Nancy Kwan
Acting
Born May 19, 1939 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
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 suppor…
Known For · 40 titles
The Daily Show
ER
The A-Team
The Bob Hope Show
Hawaii Five-O
Golden Globe Awards
What's My Line?
Knots Landing
Fantasy Island
V.I.P. Schaukel
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Hadleigh
Partners in Crime
Noble House
The Wrecking Crew
Kung Fu
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
Angkor: Cambodia Express
The World of Suzie Wong
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
Wonder Women
Fate Is the Hunter
Be Water
Flower Drum Song
Tamahine
Paint It Black
For Life or Death
Walking the Edge
Nobody's Perfect
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Arrivederci, Baby!
Supercock
Cold Dog Soup
Hollywood Chinese
The Corrupt Ones
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
The McMasters
Sally's Beauty Spot
Project: Kill
Miracle Landing