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.
Movies
The Golden Cat
Dragnet of the Law
Chan Lung
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Interpol Ice Hockey Team Coach
One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero
The Black Killer
Kam Gong
Enter the Dragon
Han
Nothing Compares to You
Dawn Must Come
Cheung Kau
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
Self
Autumn
Ko Hak-ming
Family
Ko Hak-ming
The System
Inspector Chan
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Self
Bruce Lee: The Legend
Self (archive footage)
Eternal Love
Yam Chi-ming
Heroic Ones
The Chivalrous Whip
Tit-biu
Lady Black Cat
Tong Long
Lady Black Cat Strikes Again
Fan Tai Hoi
The Lady Killer
Wu Wan-Lung
Yellow Giant
Cheung Yan-lei
Apartment Murder
Yim Tai-Hung
Backyard Adventures
Fitness Teacher
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Self
Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick
Road
Lui Tai-Hon
The Haunting Shadow
Shaky Steps
To Lik
Bitter Fear
Father
The Phantom of the Opera Boat
The Misguided Spirit in the Well
Midnight Bells
The Detective
Wu Him
The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
One-Eye Jack
Lady in Black
Fung's Father
Goodbye My Hero
Hong Kong 1941
1941 Hong Kong on Fire
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Michael's Father
Millionaires' Express
Master Sek
The White Crane Hero
Sweet Surrender
Kin
The Ring of Death
Dragon Style Master
The Comet Strikes
Sifu
Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle
Grey Hair Fu
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Buddha's Palm
Foot Monster
Wrath of the Sword
Zhang Qi-Feng
Tragedy of the Poet King
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
Lai Chun-wah
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
Lai Chun-wah
癫凤狂龙
毛仁胜
A Friend from Inner Space
Jian Ren (ghost)
Hong Kong Godfather
Boss Han
The Young Master
Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Mao Rensheng
Hong Kong Playboys
Mao Ying Ying's Father
The Fugitive
Master Xi
Bruce, King of Kung Fu
Bruce's final opponent
The Private Eyes
Head of Gang of Robbers
Two Graves To Kung Fu
The One-armed Magic Nun
Six Fingers
Magic Crystal
Sgt. Shih
Ten Brothers
Uncle Three
The Virgin Mart
Big Boss Qiang Han
Spring
Ko Hak-ming
The Mysterious Sisters
Boss Ho Biu
Supreme Sword
羊城殲霸戰
醉貓昌
勾魂鬼爪
胡大勝
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1
黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟
石橫
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Self
The First Vampire in China
Kent of Mt. Mao
The Casino
Flyer & Magic Sword
Ho Tien-Long
Choi Lee Fat
The Charming Killer
Lee Tien-Hung
The One-Eyed Swordsman
The Saint
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves
Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship
Paragon of Sword and Knife
Tso Kam-pak
Lackey and the Lady Tiger
Fisherman
Sword of Emei
Chao/Chiu Ba-Tin
Shaolin Tiger Claw
Red Lamp Shaded in Blood
The Witch
Chiu Yuen Tsi
The Black Centipede
Hong Kong Adam's Family
The All-powerful Flute: Part 1
Treasure Hunt
Wits to Wits
Casino boss
The Roaring Lion
Chi Pao "Tiger"
A Century of Light and Shadow
Self
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
Han (scenes Enter the Dragon) (archive footage)
Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)
Story of the Vulture Conqueror
Yau Chu-kei
Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)
Sung Kwai
The White-Bone Sword
The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster
Commander
Mother Vs Mother
Master Guan
Midnight Angel
Duel at the Supreme Gate
Kuan Han Pin
The Big Family
Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair
The Furious Buddha's Palm
Low Society
The Little Warrior
Iron Faced Tiger
The Blonde Hair Monster
Cheung Yan Lai
Hound Murderer Case
Kiu Yat-Po
How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp
The Mysterious Heroes
Lo Tien Fung
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2
The Black Musketeer 'F'
Inspector Chan
The Tin Long Gang
Scarface Wolf
Widow Warriors
Liu zhi qin mo
Lo Sing Hung
Book Without Words
Blue Wolf
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
Ching Tien-Chung
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
Kwok Hung-Bu
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
Pun Ng
Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief
Chong Tak-ming
Girl Detective 001
Wu Hung
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
Chiu Yee-Kong
Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
Advisor Lung
The Perilous Rescue
Wu Tin-hung
The Female Chivalry
Chung Chi-wang
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2
Snow White and the Seven Fellows
Intense Moment
Shows
The Good The Bad The Ugly
Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan
The Passenger
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter
The Understudy
The Legend of Master So
苏松轩
Hotel
When The Legend Dies
The God of Sabre
Fate Takes A Hand
Come Rain Come Shine
Vanity Fair
The Vendetta
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood
The Return of the Condor Heroes
裘千仞(慈恩)
One Sword
Wong Fay Hung
The Feud of Two Brothers
The Master of Shaolin
The Tough Fight
The Other Side Of The Horizon
The Dragon Sword
The Giants
Three Years & Eight Months
The Rough Ride
Hero
Stardust
Man from Guangdong
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Kung Fu
霸王谷
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
裘千仞、裘千丈
错结良缘
乐添富
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
招爷爷
The Fearless Duo
孫慈
No One is Innocent
Book And Sword