Nancy Kwan

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.

Cast

The Wrecking Crew

(Wen Yu-Rang)

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

(Gussie Yang)

Flower Drum Song

(Linda Low)

The Last Ninja

(Noriko Sakura)

The World of Suzie Wong

(Suzie Wong)

Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.

(Wednesday)

Be Water

(Self - Actress / Friend)

Ray of Sunshine

(Lilly)

Murder on the Yellow Brick Road

(Natalie Chung)

The McMasters

(Robin)

Night Creature

(Leslie)

Fate Is the Hunter

(Sally Fraser)

Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend

(Narrator)

Night Children

(Diane Martin)

Project: Kill

(Lee Su)

Honeymoon Hotel

(Lynn Hope)

To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey

(Herself)

Walking the Edge

(Christine Holloway)

The Girl Who Knew Too Much

(Revel Drue)

Keys to Freedom

(Dr. Lao)

Wonder Women

(Dr. Tsu)

Tamahine

(Tamahine)

Angkor: Cambodia Express

(Sue)

Reel Horror

(Leslie (archive footage))

The Main Attraction

(Tessa)

You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

(Self)

Nobody's Perfect

(Nurse Tomiko Momyama)

The Wild Affair

(Marjorie Lee)

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities

(Self)

Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective

(Self (archive footage))

Arrivederci, Baby!

(Baby)

The Corrupt Ones

(Tina)

Blade in Hong Kong

(Lily)

Cold Dog Soup

(Madame Chang)

Sally's Beauty Spot

(Suzie Wong (archive footage))

The Pacific Connection

(Leni)

Hollywood Chinese

(Self)

Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming

(Gloria (voice))

Supercock

(Yuki Chan)

Slaying the Dragon

Rebellious

(Joni)

Paint It Black

(Margaret)

Miracle Landing

(C.B. Lansing)

Babies

(Dr. Liu)

Spring Comes Not Again

The Magic Stone

(Mei Ching)

Karioka etchos de America

Fortress in the Sun

(Maria)

Streets of Hong Kong

(Mei Mei)

Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar

(Mitsuko McFee)

For Life or Death

(Ling Li)

Cocoon

(Rosemary Quong)

That Lady from Peking

(Sue Ten Chan)

Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong

(Self)

Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures

The Unbeatable Bruce Lee

The A-Team

(Lin Wu)

Knots Landing

(Beverly Mikuriya)

Noble House

(Claudia Chen)

Partners in Crime

ER

(Mrs. Chen)

The Bob Hope Show

(Self)

What's My Line?

(Self - Mystery Guest)

V.I.P. Schaukel

(Self)

Golden Globe Awards

(Self - Nominee)

Kung Fu

(Mayli Ho)

The Daily Show

(Self)

Hadleigh

(Kai Yin)

Hawaii Five-O

(Rosemary Quong)