Nancy Kwan
Actor, Producer
May 19, 1939 (87 years)
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
Filmography
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood · as Wen Yu-Rang |
| 2016 | Window Horses · as Gloria (voice) |
| 2016 | Paint It Black · as Margaret |
| 2005 | Murder on the Yellow Brick Road · as Natalie Chung |
| 2001 | |
| 1996 | For Life or Death · as Ling LiOn Plex |
| 1995 | Rebellious · as Joni |
| 1994 | ER · as Mrs. Chen |
| 1993 | Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story · as Gussie Yang |
| 1990 | Babies · as Dr. Liu |
| 1990 | Cold Dog Soup · as Madame Chang |
| 1990 | Miracle Landing · as C.b. Lansing |
| 1989 | Night Children · as Diane Martin |
| 1988 | |
| 1988 | Noble House · as Claudia Chen |
| 1988 | Keys to Freedom · as Dr. Lao |
| 1985 | Reel Horror · as Leslie (archive Footage) |
| 1985 | Blade in Hong Kong · as Lily |
| 1985 | Walking the Edge · as Christine Holloway |
| 1984 | |
| 1983 | The Last Ninja · as Noriko Sakura |
| 1983 | The A-Team · as Lin Wu |
| 1982 | Chicago Story · as Hoanh Anh |
| 1982 | Angkor: Cambodia Express · as Sue |
| 1979 | Knots Landing · as Beverly MikuriyaOn Plex |
| 1979 | Trapper John, M.D. · as Dr. Lois Miyoshiro |
| 1978 | Night Creature · as Leslie |
| 1977 | Fantasy Island · as Adela |
| 1976 | Project: Kill · as Lee SuOn Plex |
| 1975 | Supercock · as Yuki ChanOn Plex |
| 1974 | The Pacific Connection · as Leni |
| 1973 | Wonder Women · as Dr. Tsu |
| 1972 | Kung Fu · as Mayli Ho |
| 1970 | The McMasters · as RobinOn Plex |
| 1969 | The Girl Who Knew Too Much · as Revel Drue |
| 1969 | Hadleigh · as Kai Yin |
| 1968 | The Wrecking Crew · as Wen Yu-Rang |
| 1968 | Hawaii Five-O · as Rosemary Quong |
| 1968 | Nobody's Perfect · as Nurse Tomiko Momyama |
| 1967 | The Corrupt Ones · as Tina |
| 1966 | Arrivederci, Baby! · as Baby |
| 1966 | Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. · as Wednesday |
| 1965 | The Wild Affair · as Marjorie Lee |
| 1964 | Fate Is the Hunter · as Sally Fraser |
| 1964 | Honeymoon Hotel · as Lynn Hope |
| 1963 | Tamahine · as Tamahine |
| 1963 | Hollywood: The Great Stars · as Tessa |
| 1962 | The Main Attraction · as Tessa |
| 1961 | Flower Drum Song · as Linda LowOn Plex |
| 1960 | The World of Suzie Wong · as Suzie Wong |
| 2021 | In Ten Pictures · as Self |
| 2020 | Be Water · as Self - Actress / Friend |
| 2010 | To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey · as Herself |
| 2007 | Hollywood Chinese · as Self |
| 2006 | 2006 Asian Excellence Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | The Songs of 'Flower Drum Song' · as Self |
| 2006 | |
| 1996 | The Daily Show · as Self |
| 1996 | Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Sound of Movies · as Self - Presenter |
| 1995 | |
| 1993 | Good Day L.A. · as Self |
| 1971 | V.I.P.-Schaukel · as Self |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin Show · as Self |
| 1960 | Here's Hollywood · as Self |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show · as Self |
| 1950 | What's My Line? · as Self |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1995 | |
| 1981 |
| 1981 | Dreams of Desire · as Story |