Shih Kien
Biography
Shih Kien (Chinese: 石堅, 1 January 1913 – 3 June 2009), also known as Shek Wing-cheung, Sek Gin, or Shek Kin, was a Hong Kong–based Chinese actor and martial artist. He was born on January 1, 1913 in Shigang, Guangzhou, China and died on June 3, 2009 in Hong Kong.
Sek Kin began his career in the film industry in 1939 as a make-up artist. He made his acting debut in 1940 with the film "Flower in a Sea of Blood". In the 1950s and 1960s, he became well-known for his roles as villains in kung fu films. He appeared in many popular films of this era, including the "Wong Fei Hung" series, the "Fong Sai Yuk" series, and "Buddha's Palm".
In 1973, Sek Kin starred opposite Bruce Lee in the film "Enter the Dragon". He played the role of Han, the main villain of the film. Sek Kin's performance in "Enter the Dragon" was critically acclaimed and he is considered to be one of the greatest villains in kung fu cinema.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Sek Kin continued to act in both films and television series. He also began to work as a production manager on films. In 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics' Association. In 2003, he was given the Professional Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Sek Kin died on June 3, 2009 at the age of 96. He was a highly respected actor who made a significant contribution to the Hong Kong film industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles as villains in kung fu films and for his groundbreaking work in the early days of Hong Kong cinema.
Movies 178
Enter the Dragon
as Han
1973
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
1980
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as Michael's Father
1989
Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
1986
The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
1976
Bruce Lee, the Legend
as Self
1984
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
1982
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
1994
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
as Self
1973
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
1986
Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
1984
Ten Brothers
as Uncle Three
1995
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
1986
The Fugitive
as Master Xi
1972
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
1983
Lady in Black
as Fung's Father
1987
Wits to Wits
as Casino boss
1974
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
as Self
2003
Rivals of Kung Fu
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
1974
Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
1985
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as Self
2003
Mother vs. Mother
as Master Kwan
1988
The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
1972
Hong Kong Adam's Family
as Kan San
1994
The Golden Hairpin Part 1
1963
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
1980
Backyard Adventures
as Fitness Teacher
1955
Widow Warriors
1990
Shaolin Tiger Claw
1974
The Casino
1972
The Legend Of Bruce Lee
as Bruce's final opponent
1980
成家立室
1969
Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
1984
A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
1984
Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
1970
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
1968
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
1992
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
1967
Sweet Surrender
as Kin
1986
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
1980
The Big Family
as Lung Kau-tong
1976
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
1959
The Mysterious Heroes
as Lo Tien Fung
1978
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
1986
Two Graves To Kung Fu
1974
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
as Yau Chu-kei
1958
The Comet Strikes
as Sifu
1971
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
1974
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
1967
The Chivalrous Whip
as Tit-biu
1968
Fights of Fury
2004
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
1969
Midnight Angel
1990
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
as Commander
1960
Spring
as Ko Hak-ming
1953
Family
as Ko Hak-ming
1953
Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
1966
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
1956
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
1969
The Black Centipede
1963
Pioneers of Television Gala
as Self
1991
Midnight Bells
1950
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
1967
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
1968
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
1949
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
1970
The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)
1964
Choi Lee Fat
1970
中原奇俠
as 陰陽怪叟
1966
代代平安
1953
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
1967
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
1965
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
as Self
1973
Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
1971
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
as King Kong (Human Form)
1959
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
1969
The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)
1964
Bitter Fear
as Father
1966
The Black Musketeer 'F'
as Inspector Chan
1966
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
as Pun Ng
1963
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
as Grey Hair Fu
1949
Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan
as 斬崩刀
1958
Goodbye My Hero
1986
Goodbye My Hero
as Ling Ti's dead father
1986
Heroic Ones
1983
Eight Murderers
as 劉全
1965
Low Society
1976
Shaky Steps
as To Lik
1967
Six Fingers
1965
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
1968
Eternal Love
as Yam Chi-ming
1955
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
1960
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
1965
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
1968
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
1967
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
1958
蓝鹰
1968
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
1959
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
as Kwok Hung-Bu
1956
Duel at the Supreme Gate
as Kuan Han Pin
1968
Apartment Murder
as Yim Tai-Hung
1960
Dragnet of the Law
as Chan Lung
1967
Supreme Sword
1969
方世玉三打木人巷
1968
The Furious Buddha's Palm
as Iron-faced Asura
1965
箫声震武林（上集）
as 王滚龙
1965
The Mysterious Sisters
as Boss Ho Biu
1969
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
1955
The Blonde Hair Monster
as Cheung Yan Lai
1962
The Witch
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
1967
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
as Sung Kwai
1962
Road
as Lui Tai-Hon
1959
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
as 石橫
1956
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
as Chung Ching
1963
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
as Chiu Yee-Kong
1960
The System
as Inspector Chan
1979
黃飛鴻擂台爭霸戰
as 楊飛虎
1960
The Saint
1968
The One-armed Magic Nun
1969
Girl with Cat's Eye
as Choi Yuen Wah
1967
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
1954
Intense Moment
1961
The Golden Cat
1967
Dragon: Since 1973
as Self
2004
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
1965
The Perilous Rescue
as Wu Tin-hung
1967
The Detective
as Wu Him
1966
Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
1967
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
1962
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
1965
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
as Lai Chun-wah
1964
Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned
as 歐陽乾
1968
The Golden Hairpin Part 2
1963
The Roaring Lion
as Chi Pao "Tiger"
1972
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
as Lui Tang-hung
1965
Hound Murderer Case
as Kiu Yat-Po
1961
風火鬼頭刀
1957
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
1964
The Misguided Spirit in the Well
1950
The Haunting Shadow
1962
Devil's Palm (Part One)
as Earth Demon Lord
1964
银刀血剑
1969
勾魂鬼爪
as 胡大勝
1963
Buddhist Spiritual Palm
1968
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
1954
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
1954
The Magical Flying Swordsman
1951
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
as Advisor Lung
1960
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero
1947
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
1963
神偷情賊（下集）
1962
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
as Pun Ng
1963
Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)
1959
羊城殲霸戰
as 醉貓昌
1956
Treasure Hunt
1965
The House of Hatred
1963
The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
as Guanyin's Hand
1963
Tragedy of the Poet King
1968
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
1974
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
as Self
2009
The White Crane Hero
1956
The One-Eyed Swordsman
1968
Secret Agent No. 1
as Nightclub Boss
1970
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
1958
The Magnificent Five
1968
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
1962
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
1963
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
as Fan Tai Hoi
1967
Dawn Must Come
as Cheung Kau
1950
箫声震武林（下集）
as 王滚龙
1965
香銷十二美人樓
as 賈彥齡
1954
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1
1962
The Charming Killer
as Lee Tien-Hung
1969
Lady Black Cat
as Tong Long
1966
The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)
1963
神偷情賊（上集）
1962
黄衫客
1969
Nothing Compares to You
1947TV Shows 53
Police Cadet
as 鍾貴
1984
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
as 裘千仞、裘千丈
1983
Hotel
1976
The Giants
1978
Vanity Fair
1978
The Return of the Condor Heroes
as 裘千仞（慈恩）
1983
The Passenger
1979
The Good The Bad The Ugly
1979
The Brothers
as 苏大鹏
1980
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Digital Remaster)
as 裘千丈/裘千仞
1983
The Legend of the Book and Sword
as 张召重
1976
Book And Sword
1976
The Rough Ride
1985
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
1984
The Feud of Two Brothers
1986
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
1978
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood
1985
名劍風流 (數碼修復版)
as 俞放鹤
1979
One Sword
1978
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
as 招爷爷
1986
The Vendetta
1988
Stardust
1982
The Dragon Sword
1987
The Fearless Duo
as 孫慈
1984
Come Rain Come Shine
1981
Man from Guangdong
1991
The Sword of Romance
as 俞放鹤
1979
The Tough Fight
1985
The Master of Shaolin
1986
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
1981
The Understudy
1981
The Legend of Master So
as 苏松轩
1982
The Other Side of the Horizon
1984
Kung Fu
1975
情謎
as 罗伯楷
1981
Fate Takes A Hand
1987
倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版)
as 谢逊
1978
蘇乞兒 (數碼修復版)
as 苏松轩
1982
When The Legend Dies
1976
碧血劍 (數碼修復版)
as 穆人清
1985
光影流情
2006
The God of Sabre
1979
A Century of Light and Shadow
as Self
2005
No One is Innocent
1981
Wong Fay Hung
1976
错结良缘
as 乐添富
1982
Three Years & Eight Months
1976
Hero
1977
霸王谷
1977
雪花神剑
1964
The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter
1983
刀神 (數碼修復版)
as 魔教教主
1979
碧血金钗
as 金老二
1963