Nancy Kwan
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 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.
Filmography
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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)
Hollywood Chinese
2007
as Self
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Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
2007
as Narrator
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
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Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995
as Self
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Rebellious
1995
as Joni
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
as Gussie Yang
Babies
1990
as Dr. Liu
Cold Dog Soup
1990
as Madame Chang
Miracle Landing
1990
as C.B. Lansing
Sally's Beauty Spot
1990
as Suzie Wong (archive footage)
Night Children
1989
as Diane Martin
Slaying the Dragon
1988
Keys to Freedom
1988
as Dr. Lao