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.
Filmography
all 176
Movies 136
TV Shows 40
self 6
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee (2009)
A Century of Light and Shadow (2005)
Wind and Cloud 2 (2004)
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On (1999)
Ten Brothers (1995)
1941 Hong Kong on Fire (1994)
Hong Kong Adam's Family (1994)
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (1992)
Man from Guangdong (1991)
Midnight Angel (1990)
Widow Warriors (1990)
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989)
Mother Vs Mother (1988)
The Vendetta (1988)
The Dragon Sword (1987)
Fate Takes A Hand (1987)
Lady in Black (1987)
The Master of Shaolin (1986)
The New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (1986)
The First Vampire in China (1986)
Magic Crystal (1986)
Goodbye My Hero (1986)
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice (1986)
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin (1986)
The Feud of Two Brothers (1986)
Sweet Surrender (1986)
The Millionaires' Express (1986)
A Tough Fight (1985)
Hong Kong Godfather (1985)
The Flying Fox Of Snowy Mountain (1985)
The Rough Ride (1985)
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood (1985)
Three Stooges Go Undercover (1984)
Hong Kong 1941 (1984)
The Other Side Of The Horizon (1984)
A Friend from Inner Space (1984)
The Smiling Proud Wanderer (1984)
The Fearless Duo (1984)
Bruce Lee: The Legend (1984)
The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter (1983)
The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983)
Hong Kong Playboys (1983)
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1983)
The Legend of Master So (1982)
Buddha's Palm (1982)
星塵 (1982)
错结良缘 (1982)
The Understudy (1981)
逐个捉 (1981)
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan (1981)
Come Rain Come Shine (1981)
Bruce, King of Kung Fu (1980)
Lackey and the Lady Tiger (1980)
The Young Master (1980)
The Ring of Death (1980)
The System (1979)
The Good The Bad The Ugly (1979)
The Passenger (1979)
The God of Sabre (1979)
One Sword (1978)
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
The Giants (1978)
The Mysterious Heroes (1978)
Vanity Fair (1978)
Heroic Ones (1978)
Hero (1977)
霸王谷 (1977)
Low Society (1976)
The Private Eyes (1976)
When The Legend Dies (1976)
Hotel (1976)
Book And Sword (1976)
Wong Fay Hung (1976)
Three Years & Eight Months (1976)
The Big Family (1976)
Kung Fu (1975)
Two Graves To Kung Fu (1974)
The Virgin Mart (1974)
Rivals of Kung Fu (1974)
Wits to Wits (1974)
Shaolin Tiger Claw (1974)
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973)
Enter the Dragon (1973)
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon (1973)
The Fugitive (1972)
The Roaring Lion (1972)
The Casino (1972)
The Comet Strikes (1971)
Flyer & Magic Sword (1971)
Choi Lee Fat (1970)
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation (1970)
Wrath of the Sword (1970)
The One-armed Magic Nun (1969)
The Charming Killer (1969)
Supreme Sword (1969)
Sword of Emei (1969)
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves (1969)
The Mysterious Sisters (1969)
The Little Warrior (1969)
The Saint (1968)
The Tin Long Gang (1968)
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship (1968)
The Chivalrous Whip (1968)
Duel at the Supreme Gate (1968)
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood (1968)
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer (1968)
The One-Eyed Swordsman (1968)
Tragedy of the Poet King (1968)
Dragnet of the Law (1967)
Paragon of Sword and Knife (1967)
The Golden Cat (1967)
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again (1967)
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967)
The Perilous Rescue (1967)
Shaky Steps (1967)
The Lady Killer (1967)
The Witch (1967)
The Black Killer (1967)
The Female Chivalry (1967)
Girl Detective 001 (1966)
Bitter Fear (1966)
Lady Black Cat (1966)
The Detective (1966)
The Black Musketeer 'F' (1966)
Book Without Words (1965)
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief (1965)
Treasure Hunt (1965)
The Furious Buddha's Palm (1965)
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2 (1965)
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1 (1965)
Liu zhi qin mo (1965)
Six Fingers (1965)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two (1964)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One (1964)
The White-Bone Sword (1963)
The Killing Flag (Part 1) (1963)
The Black Centipede (1963)
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (1963)
The Blonde Hair Monster (1962)
Yellow Giant (1962)
The Haunting Shadow (1962)
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1) (1962)
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp (1962)
Hound Murderer Case (1961)
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine (1960)
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers (1960)
Apartment Murder (1960)
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla (1960)
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster (1960)
Road (1959)
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage (1959)
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell (1959)
Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1) (1959)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror (1958)
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring (1958)
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle (1958)
The White Crane Hero (1956)
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan (1956)
How Huang Fei-hong Vanquished the Terrible Hound at Shamian (1956)
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance (1956)
Eternal Love (1955)
Backyard Adventures (1955)
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick (1954)
The Phantom of the Opera Boat (1954)
Autumn (1954)
Spring (1953)
Family (1953)
The Story of Wong Fei Hung, Grand Conclusion (1951)
Midnight Bells (1950)
Dawn Must Come (1950)
The Misguided Spirit in the Well (1950)
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair (1949)
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle (1949)
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero (1947)
Nothing Compares to You (1947)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1913-01-01
Deathday2009-06-03 (96 years old)
Birth NameShek Wing-cheung
Birth PlacePanyu District, China
CitizenshipsChina
Also Known AsSiak Kin, Sek Kin, Sheck Kin, Shih Chien, Shek Kin, Kien Shih, Shih Kien, Sek Gin, Shih Kin, 石堅, 石坚, Wing-Cheung Shek, 石荣璋, 奸人坚
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