Shih Kien

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Characters played by Shih Kien

Han — Enter the Dragon (1973)

Suspected crime lord and former Shaolin student who runs the island tournament and drug operations.

Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan — The Young Master (1980)

Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan is the local police chief who mistakes Lung for a wanted criminal during Lung’s journey. Acting with his son and daughter, he helps create the mistaken-identity conflict that threatens Lung with arrest. His pursuit links the police storyline to Lung’s promise to capture Master Kam.

Michael's Father — A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989)

Elderly relative whose tragic death sparks the revenge plot.

Head of Gang of Robbers — The Private Eyes (1976)

Leader of a robbery gang that extorts cinema patrons and targets Wong. Ultimately defeated by Lee and frozen in an ice cream truck before arrest.

Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach — Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice (1986)

Eccentric law enforcement figure overseeing international operations and tactical training.

Sergeant Shih — Magic Crystal (1986)

Sergeant Shih is a Hong Kong police sergeant connected to Andy Lo's investigations. He initially recruits Andy to recover the stolen court document, later questions Andy, Winnie Shen, and the stalker after an attack, and is found dead with Shen Kun in circumstances that lead to Andy's arrest.

Inspector Chan — The Black Musketeer 'F' (1966)

Dedicated police inspector assisting in major investigations.

Boss Han — Hong Kong Godfather (1985)

A triad boss whose territories in East Tsim Sha Tsui are targeted by Jiaxi Lan. Han is betrayed and killed after Lan manipulates his underling Rotten Chi. His death prompts former associate Mad Wei to vow revenge and drives Mad Wei and his old friends into conflict with Lan.

Advisor Lung — Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers (1960)

Advisor Lung has evil designs on Chen Xue-ying. He kills Fan Tai-kit and seizes her, but Fan Tai-hong later shoots and kills him.

Career Overview

Shih Kien has 180 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Buddha's Palm Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Enter the Dragon, The Big Family, The Golden Hairpin Part 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
180
Birth Date
1913-01-01 00:00:00
Birth Place
Canton, China

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q557277), public domain (CC0).