
John Shum Kin-Fun
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Acting Credits
Biography
John Shum Kin-Fun (Chinese: 岑建勳) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. He is easily recognisable from his spectacles and curly hair.
Known For
Filmography

Papa
2024

A Complicated Story
2013
as Steven

A Simple Life
2012
as Guest at Premiere

Bodyguards and Assassins
2009
as Ah Suen's Father

Mr. Cinema
2007
as Luk Yau

McDull, the Alumni
2006
as Medical Professor

New Police Story
2004
as Eric Chow

The Miracle Box
2004
as Dr Fan

Three
2002
as Photographer (segment "Going Home")

Three: Going Home
2002
as Photographer

星空下的傾情
1997
Moving the Mountain
1994
as Himself

Guns of Dragon
1993
as Yip

Lucky Encounter
1992
as Master Lionhead

The Banquet
1991
as Curly

Double Impact
1991
as Hong Kong Marine Police

King of Chess
1991
as Ching Ling

Sisters of the World Unite
1991

Curry & Pepper
1990
as Chin Wontons

Pedicab Driver
1989
as Master 5

Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989
as Daily Sun Reporter

Little Cop
1989
as Drug Seller

Mr. Sunshine
1989
as Store manager

Celebrity Talk Show
1989
as 岑建勋

The Eighth Happiness
1988
as Audience member (cameo)

I Love Maria
1988
as Curly

Painted Faces
1988
as Stagehand

Starry Is the Night
1988

Edge of Darkness
1988
as Chu Kar-Mann

18 Times
1988
as David So

The Goofy Gang
1987
as Yacht Repairman [cameo]

Goodbye Darling
1987
as Choi Sum

Warlords of the Golden Triangle
1987
as (Narrator)

The Lunatics
1986
as Dr. Shum

Where's Officer Tuba?
1986
as Photographer

Pom Pom Strikes Back
1986
as Beethoven

From Here to Prosperity
1986
as Audience at Magic Show

Yes, Madam!
1985
as Strepsil

It's a Drink! It's a Bomb!
1985
as Lion Head

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
as Wormgrass

Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom
1985
as Beethoven

The Island
1985
as Teacher Cheung

Friendly Ghost
1985
as Father Ngai

Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
1984
as Police Chief

Pom Pom
1984
as Beethoven / Johnny

Double Trouble
1984

The Return of Pom Pom
1984
as Beethoven

Wheels on Meals
1984
as Mental Patient (Laughing)

Winners and Sinners
1983
as Curly

Gun Is Law
1983

Happy Sixteen
1982

To Hell with the Devil
1982
as Mr. Fong

Sealed with a Kiss
1981

All the Wrong Clues
1981
as Piano Player in Bar

Charlie's Bubble
1981

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
1980
as Interpol Officer