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)
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)
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
as Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
(1986)
Magic Crystal
as Sergeant Shih
(1986)
Sweet Surrender
as Kin
(1986)
(1986)
The First Vampire in China
as Kent of Mt. Mao
(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
(1984)
Bruce Lee: The Legend
as Self (archive footage)
(1983)
Hong Kong Playboys
as Mao Ying Ying's Father
(1983)
(1982)
Buddha's Palm
as Foot Monster
(1980)
The Young Master
as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
(1980)
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
as Fisherman
(1980)
The Ring of Death
as Dragon Style Master
(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)
Wits to Wits
as Casino boss
(1974)
Monkey Fist
as Chow Li Ming
(1974)
(1974)
(1974)
The Virgin Mart
as Big Boss Qiang Han
(1973)
Enter the Dragon
as Han
(1973)
(1973)
(1972)
The Fugitive
as Master Xi
(1972)
(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)
The Mysterious Sisters
as Boss Ho Biu
(1969)
Sword of Emei
as Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
(1969)
The Charming Killer
as Lee Tien-Hung
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
The Little Warrior
as Iron Faced Tiger
(1969)
(1968)
(1968)
The Chivalrous Whip
as Tit-biu
(1968)
Duel at the Supreme Gate
as Kuan Han Pin
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
The Tin Long Gang
as Scarface Wolf
(1967)
(1967)
The Witch
as Chiu Yuen Tsi
(1967)
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
as Fan Tai Hoi
(1967)
The Lady with a Cat's Eyes
as Choi Yuen Wah
(1967)
Dragnet of the Law
as Chan Lung
(1967)
The Perilous Rescue
as Wu Tin-hung
(1967)
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
as One-Eye Jack
(1967)
The Lady Killer
as Wu Wan-Lung
(1967)
Paragon of Sword and Knife
as Tso Kam-pak
(1967)
The Female Chivalry
as Chung Chi-wang
(1967)
Lightning Killer
as Lee Tin-Fung
(1967)
Shaky Steps
as To Lik
(1967)
The Black Killer
as Kam Gong
(1966)
The Black Musketeer 'F'
as Inspector Chan
(1966)
Bitter Fear
as Father
(1966)
Lady Black Cat
as Tong Long
(1966)
The Detective
as Wu Him
(1966)
Girl Detective 001
as Wu Hung
(1965)
(1965)
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
as Chong Tak-ming
(1965)
(1965)
箫声震武林（下集）
as 王滚龙
(1965)
(1965)
Book Without Words
as Blue Wolf
(1965)
(1965)
The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)
as Lui Tang-hung
(1965)
箫声震武林（上集）
as 王滚龙
(1965)
(1965)
Liu zhi qin mo
as Lo Sing Hung
(1964)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
as Lai Chun-wah
(1964)
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
as Lai Chun-wah
(1964)
(1964)
(1964)
Devil's Palm (Part One)
as Earth Demon Lord
(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
(1963)
The Killing Flag (Part 2)
as Pun Ng
(1963)
(1962)
Yellow Giant
as Cheung Yan-lei
(1962)
(1962)
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
as Sung Kwai
(1962)
The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)
as Black Wind Monk
(1962)
The Blonde Hair Monster
as Cheung Yan Lai
(1962)
(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)
Apartment Murder
as Yim Tai-Hung
(1960)
(1959)
(1959)
Road
as Lui Tai-Hon
(1959)
(1959)
King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace
as King Kong (Human Form)
(1959)
(1958)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
as Yau Chu-kei
(1958)
(1958)
(1958)
(1957)
(1956)
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
as Ching Tien-Chung
(1956)
(1956)
羊城殲霸戰
as 醉貓昌
(1956)
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
as 石橫
(1956)
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
as Kwok Hung-Bu
(1955)
Backyard Adventures
as Fitness Teacher
(1955)
Eternal Love
as Yam Chi-ming
(1955)
(1954)
(1954)
Autumn
as Ko Hak-ming
(1954)
(1953)
Family
as Ko Hak-ming
(1953)
Spring
as Ko Hak-ming
(1951)
(1950)
Dawn Must Come
as Cheung Kau
(1950)
(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