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Nancy Kwan

Nancy Kwan

Actor · born 19 May 1939 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

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.

Where to start: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993).

As actor 56

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Nancy Kwan movie?

By viewer score, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) at 6.9/10.

What are Nancy Kwan’s most popular movies?

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, The Wrecking Crew, Be Water.

How many movies has Nancy Kwan made?

56 films on TMDB, 56 as actor.

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