Nancy Kwan
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In ...
Known For
Filmography
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
2023
Be Water
2020
as Self - Actress / Friend
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
2017
as Gloria (voice)
Paint It Black
2016
as Margaret
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2010
as Herself
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
2009
as Self
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
2007
as Narrator
Hollywood Chinese
2007
as Self
Ray of Sunshine
2006
as Lilly
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
2005
as Natalie Chung
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
1999
as Mitsuko McFee
For Life or Death
1996
as Ling Li
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995
as Self
Rebellious
1995
as Joni
ER
1994
as Mrs. Chen
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
as Gussie Yang
Cold Dog Soup
1990
as Madame Chang
Sally's Beauty Spot
1990
as Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Miracle Landing
1990
as C.B. Lansing
Babies
1990
as Dr. Liu
Night Children
1989
as Diane Martin
Keys to Freedom
1988
as Dr. Lao
Slaying the Dragon
1988
Noble House
1988
as Claudia Chen
Walking the Edge
1985
as Christine Holloway
Reel Horror
1985
as Leslie (archive footage)
Blade in Hong Kong
1985
as Lily
Partners in Crime
1984
The Last Ninja
1983
as Noriko Sakura
The A-Team
1983
as Lin Wu
Angkor: Cambodia Express
1981
as Sue
Streets of Hong Kong
1979
as Mei Mei
Knots Landing
1979
as Beverly Mikuriya
Night Creature
1978
as Leslie
Fantasy Island
1978
as Adela
Project: Kill
1976
as Lee Su
Supercock
1975
as Yuki Chan
Fortress in the Sun
1975
as Maria
That Lady from Peking
1975
as Sue Ten Chan
The Pacific Connection
1974
as Leni
Spring Comes Not Again
1974
Wonder Women
1973
as Dr. Tsu
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
1973
as Self
Kung Fu
1972
as Mayli Ho
Karioka etchos de America
1971
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
as Self
The McMasters
1970
as Robin
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
1969
as Revel Drue
Hadleigh
1969
as Kai Yin
Hawaii Five-O
1969
as Rosemary Quong
The Wrecking Crew
1968
as Wen Yu-Rang
Nobody's Perfect
1968
as Nurse Tomiko Momyama
Cocoon
1968
as Rosemary Quong
The Corrupt Ones
1967
as Tina
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
1966
as Wednesday
Arrivederci, Baby!
1966
as Baby
The Magic Stone
1966
as Mei Ching
The Wild Affair
1965
as Marjorie Lee
Fate Is the Hunter
1964
as Sally Fraser
Honeymoon Hotel
1964
as Lynn Hope
Tamahine
1963
as Tamahine
The Main Attraction
1962
as Tessa
Flower Drum Song
1961
as Linda Low
The World of Suzie Wong
1960
as Suzie Wong
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee