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)
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as Self
(2003)
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
as Self
(1999)
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
as Han (scenes Enter the Dragon) (archive footage)
(1995)
Ten Brothers
as Uncle Three
(1994)
(1994)
(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)
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
(1986)
Millionaires' Express
as Master Sek
(1986)
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
(1986)
(1986)
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
(1986)
Sweet Surrender
as Kin
(1985)
Hong Kong Godfather
as Boss Han
(1984)
Bruce Lee: The Legend
as Self (archive footage)
(1984)
A Friend from Inner Space
as Jian Ren (ghost)
(1984)
Hong Kong 1941
as Ha Chung-Sang
(1984)
Three Stooges Go Undercover
as Mao Rensheng
(1983)
(1983)
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
(1982)
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
(1980)
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
(1980)
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
(1980)
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
(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)
The Private Eyes
as Head of Gang of Robbers
(1976)
(1976)
(1974)
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
(1974)
Wits to Wits
as Casino boss
(1974)
(1974)
(1974)
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
(1973)
Enter the Dragon
as Han
(1973)
(1973)
(1972)
(1972)
The Fugitive
as Master Xi
(1972)
The Hurricane
as Yuan Neng
(1972)
The Roaring Lion
as Chi Pao "Tiger"
(1971)
Flyer & Magic Sword
as Ho Tien-Long
(1971)
The Comet Strikes
as Sifu
(1970)
Wrath of the Sword
as Zhang Qi-Feng
(1970)
(1970)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
The Mysterious Sisters
as Boss Ho Biu
(1969)
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
(1969)
(1969)
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
(1969)
The Charming Killer
as Lee Tien-Hung
(1969)
(1969)
(1968)
The Chivalrous Whip
as Tit-biu
(1968)
Duel at the Supreme Gate
as Kuan Han Pin
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1967)
(1967)
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
(1967)
The Perilous Rescue
as Wu Tin-hung
(1967)
Dragnet of the Law
as Chan Lung
(1967)
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
(1967)
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
as Fan Tai Hoi
(1967)
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
(1967)
Shaky Steps
as To Lik
(1967)
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
(1967)
The Lady with a Cat's Eyes
as Choi Yuen Wah
(1967)
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
(1967)
The Witch
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
(1966)
The Black Musketeer 'F'
as Inspector Chan
(1966)
The Detective
as Wu Him
(1966)
Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
(1966)
Bitter Fear
as Father
(1966)
Lady Black Cat
as Tong Long
(1965)
(1965)
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
(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)
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
as Lui Tang-hung
(1965)
(1965)
(1965)
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
(1965)
Liu zhi qin mo
as Lo Sing Hung
(1965)
(1964)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
(1964)
(1964)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
as Lai Chun-wah
(1964)
(1963)
(1963)
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
as Pun Ng
(1963)
(1963)
(1963)
(1963)
The White Bone Sword (Part 3)
as Chung Ching
(1963)
勾魂鬼爪
as 胡大勝
(1962)
(1962)
The Blonde Hair Monster
as Cheung Yan Lai
(1962)
(1962)
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
(1962)
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
as Sung Kwai
(1962)
Yellow Giant
as Cheung Yan-lei
(1962)
(1961)
Hound Murderer Case
as Kiu Yat-Po
(1961)
(1960)
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
as Chiu Yee-Kong
(1960)
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
as Commander
(1960)
(1960)
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
as Advisor Lung
(1960)
Apartment Murder
as Yim Tai-Hung
(1959)
(1959)
Road
as Lui Tai-Hon
(1959)
(1959)
(1959)
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
as King Kong (Human Form)
(1958)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
as Yau Chu-kei
(1958)
(1958)
(1958)
(1957)
(1956)
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
as Kwok Hung-Bu
(1956)
(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)
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
as 石橫
(1955)
Backyard Adventures
as Fitness Teacher
(1955)
(1955)
Eternal Love
as Yam Chi-ming
(1954)
(1954)
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
(1954)
(1953)
Family
as Ko Hak-ming
(1953)
Spring
as Ko Hak-ming
(1951)
(1950)
(1950)
Dawn Must Come
as Cheung Kau
(1950)
(1949)
(1949)
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
as Grey Hair Fu
(1947)
(1947)
Crew
(1978)
The Mysterious Heroes
Martial Arts Choreographer
(1968)
The Chivalrous Whip
Martial Arts Choreographer