Nancy Kwan
Acting
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.
Known for
2020Be Water
Self - Actress / Friend
2017Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
Gloria (voice)
2016Paint It Black
Margaret
2010To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
Herself
2009You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Self
2009Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
Self (archive footage)
2007Hollywood Chinese
Self
2006Ray of Sunshine
Lilly
2005Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
Natalie Chung
2001The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
1999Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
Mitsuko McFee
1996For Life or Death
Ling Li
1993Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Gussie Yang
1990Cold Dog Soup
Madame Chang
1990Sally's Beauty Spot
Suzie Wong (archive footage)
1990Miracle Landing
C.B. Lansing
1990Babies
Dr. Liu
1989Night Children
Diane Martin
1988Keys to Freedom
Dr. Lao
1988Slaying the Dragon
1985Walking the Edge
Christine Holloway
1985Reel Horror
Leslie (archive footage)
1985Blade in Hong Kong
Lily
1983The Last Ninja
Noriko Sakura