Sek Kin

Acting

Born Jan 01, 1913

From Canton, China

Died Jun 03, 2009

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.

Sek Kin

Known For

Enter the Dragon

The Young Master

Millionaires' Express

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

1941 Hong Kong on Fire

Hong Kong 1941

Buddha's Palm

The Private Eyes

Magic Crystal

Filmography — Acting

Enter the Dragon

The Young Master

Millionaires' Express

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

1941 Hong Kong on Fire

Hong Kong 1941

Buddha's Palm

The Private Eyes

Magic Crystal

The Fugitive

Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

Three Stooges Go Undercover

The Mysterious Heroes

Hong Kong Playboys

Mother Vs Mother

The Casino

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

Ten Brothers

Bruce Lee, the Legend

Sweet Surrender

Wits to Wits

Flyer & Magic Sword

Midnight Angel

Rivals of Kung Fu

Backyard Adventures

A Friend from Inner Space

The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine

The Black Musketeer 'F'

Hong Kong Adam's Family

Book Without Words

Lady in Black

The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2

The Ring of Death

The Killing Flag (Part 1)

A Century of Light and Shadow

Widow Warriors

Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

The Perilous Rescue

The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)

Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan

箫声震武林（上集）

The Chivalrous Whip

Story of the Vulture Conqueror

Wrath of the Sword

The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

The Lady Killer

Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

Intense Moment

The Mysterious Sisters

The Furious Buddha's Palm

The Detective

Heroic Ones

The One-armed Magic Nun

The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

Sword of Emei

Yellow Giant

Dragnet of the Law

Buddhist Spiritual Palm

The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)

The Black Centipede

The Golden Cat

Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)

箫声震武林（下集）

The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two

Family