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Nancy Kwan

Acting · Born May 19, 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.

Movies with Nancy Kwan

• Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) — Gussie Yang
• The Wrecking Crew (1968) — Wen Yu-Rang
• Fate Is the Hunter (1964) — Sally Fraser
• The World of Suzie Wong (1960) — Suzie Wong
• Wonder Women (1973) — Dr. Tsu
• Miracle Landing (1990) — C.B. Lansing
• Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming (2017) — Gloria (voice)
• The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001)
• Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. (1966) — Wednesday
• The Corrupt Ones (1967) — Tina
• Be Water (2020) — Self - Actress / Friend
• Arrivederci, Baby! (1966) — Baby