Nancy Kwan
Born:
1939-05-19
From:
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.
Acting
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Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures
Be Water
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
Paint It Black
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
Hollywood Chinese
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Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
Ray of Sunshine
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
For Life or Death
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Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
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Rebellious
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Babies
Cold Dog Soup
Miracle Landing
Sally's Beauty Spot
Night Children
Slaying the Dragon
Keys to Freedom
