Sek Kin
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1913-01-01
Day of Death
2009-06-03 (96 years old)
Place of Birth
Canton, China
Sek Kin
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.
Known For
Acting
(2009)
(2005)
(2004)
Dragon: Since 1973
as Self
(2003)
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
as Self
(2003)
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as Self
(1995)
Ten Brothers
as Uncle Three
(1994)
(1994)
Hong Kong Adam's Family
as Kan San
(1992)
(1990)
(1990)
(1989)
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
as Michael's Father
(1988)
Mother Vs Mother
as Master Guan
(1987)
Lady in Black
as Fung's Father
(1986)
Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
(1986)
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
(1986)
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
(1986)
Sweet Surrender
as Kin
(1986)
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
(1986)
(1985)
Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
(1984)
Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
(1984)
A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
(1984)
Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
(1983)
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
(1983)
(1982)
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
(1980)
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
(1980)
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
(1980)
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
(1980)
Bruce, King of Kung Fu
as Bruce's final opponent
(1979)
The System
as Inspector Chan
(1978)
The Mysterious Heroes
as Lo Tien Fung
(1976)
(1976)
The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
(1976)
(1974)
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
(1974)
Rivals of Kung Fu
as Master Shen Chiu Kung
(1974)
Wits to Wits
as Casino boss
(1974)
(1974)
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
(1974)
(1973)
Enter the Dragon
as Han
(1973)
(1973)
(1972)
The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
(1972)
The Fugitive
as Master Xi
(1972)
(1972)
The Roaring Lion
as Chi Pao "Tiger"
(1971)
The Comet Strikes
as Sifu
(1971)
Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
(1970)
(1970)
Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
(1970)
(1969)
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
(1969)
(1969)
The Charming Killer
as Lee Tien-Hung
(1969)
The Mysterious Sisters
as Boss Ho Biu
(1968)
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
(1968)
(1968)
The Chivalrous Whip
as Tit-biu
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
Duel at the Supreme Gate
as Kuan Han Pin
(1968)
(1968)
(1967)
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
(1967)
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
(1967)
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
(1967)
Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
(1967)
The Witch
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
(1967)
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
(1967)
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
(1967)
The Lady with a Cat's Eyes
as Choi Yuen Wah
(1967)
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
as Fan Tai Hoi
(1967)
Dragnet of the Law
as Chan Lung
(1967)
(1967)
The Perilous Rescue
as Wu Tin-hung
(1967)
Shaky Steps
as To Lik
(1966)
The Black Musketeer 'F'
as Inspector Chan
(1966)
Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
(1966)
Bitter Fear
as Father
(1966)
The Detective
as Wu Him
(1966)
Lady Black Cat
as Tong Long
(1965)
(1965)
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
as Lui Tang-hung
(1965)
(1965)
箫声震武林（上集）
as 王滚龙
(1965)
箫声震武林（下集）
as 王滚龙
(1965)
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
(1965)
(1965)
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
(1965)
(1965)
(1965)
Liu zhi qin mo
as Lo Sing Hung
(1964)
(1964)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
as Lai Chun-wah
(1964)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
(1964)
(1964)
Devil's Palm (Part One)
as Earth Demon Lord
(1963)
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
as Pun Ng
(1963)
(1963)
(1963)
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
as Pun Ng
(1963)
勾魂鬼爪
as 胡大勝
(1963)
(1963)
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
as Chung Ching
(1963)
(1962)
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
(1962)
Yellow Giant
as Cheung Yan-lei
(1962)
(1962)
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
as Sung Kwai
(1962)
(1962)
The Blonde Hair Monster
as Cheung Yan Lai
(1962)
(1961)
(1961)
Hound Murderer Case
as Kiu Yat-Po
(1960)
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
as Chiu Yee-Kong
(1960)
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
as Advisor Lung
(1960)
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
as Commander
(1960)
(1960)
Apartment Murder
as Yim Tai-Hung
(1959)
(1959)
Road
as Lui Tai-Hon
(1959)
(1959)
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
as King Kong (Human Form)
(1959)
(1958)
(1958)
(1958)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
as Yau Chu-kei
(1958)
(1957)
(1956)
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
(1956)
羊城殲霸戰
as 醉貓昌
(1956)
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
as Kwok Hung-Bu
(1956)
(1956)
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
as 石橫
(1955)
Eternal Love
as Yam Chi-ming
(1955)
Backyard Adventures
as Fitness Teacher
(1955)
(1954)
(1954)
(1954)
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
(1953)
Family
as Ko Hak-ming
(1953)
Spring
as Ko Hak-ming
(1951)
(1950)
(1950)
(1950)
Dawn Must Come
as Cheung Kau
(1949)
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
as Grey Hair Fu
(1949)
(1947)
(1947)
Crew
(1978)
The Mysterious Heroes
Martial Arts Choreographer
(1968)
The Chivalrous Whip
Martial Arts Choreographer