Sek Kin

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

207

Gender

Male

Birthday

1913-01-01

Day of death

2009-06-03 (96 years old)

Place of Birth

Canton, China

Sek Kin

Biography

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.

Known For

  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    The Legend of the Condor Heroes

  • Police Cadet

    Police Cadet

  • Book And Sword

    Book And Sword

  • Vanity Fair

    Vanity Fair

  • The Return of the Condor Heroes

    The Return of the Condor Heroes

  • The Rough Ride

    The Rough Ride

  • The Passenger

    The Passenger

  • The Giants

    The Giants

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • The Sword Stained With Royal Blood

    The Sword Stained With Royal Blood

  • The Legend of Master So

    The Legend of Master So

  • The Tin Long Gang

    The Tin Long Gang

  • The Young Master

    The Young Master

  • Enter the Dragon

    Enter the Dragon

  • The Good The Bad The Ugly

    The Good The Bad The Ugly

  • Millionaires' Express

    Millionaires' Express

  • The Smiling Proud Wanderer

    The Smiling Proud Wanderer

  • Bruce, King of Kung Fu

    Bruce, King of Kung Fu

  • The One-Eyed Swordsman

    The One-Eyed Swordsman

  • The Understudy

    The Understudy

  • Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer

    Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer

  • The Virgin Mart

    The Virgin Mart

  • Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

    Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

  • Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

    Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

  • The Ring of Death

    The Ring of Death

  • Hong Kong Playboys

    Hong Kong Playboys

  • Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle

    Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle

  • The White Bone Sword (Part 3)

    The White Bone Sword (Part 3)

  • The Other Side Of The Horizon

    The Other Side Of The Horizon

  • Hong Kong Godfather

    Hong Kong Godfather

  • Buddha's Palm

    Buddha's Palm

  • The Private Eyes

    The Private Eyes

  • Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre

    Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre

  • Rivals of Kung Fu

    Rivals of Kung Fu

  • The One-armed Magic Nun

    The One-armed Magic Nun

  • 银刀血剑

    银刀血剑

  • Treasure Hunt

    Treasure Hunt

  • Low Society

    Low Society

  • Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)

    Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (Part 1)

  • Nothing Compares to You

    Nothing Compares to You

  • Two Graves To Kung Fu

    Two Graves To Kung Fu

  • The Lady Killer

    The Lady Killer

  • 羊城殲霸戰

    羊城殲霸戰

  • Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

    Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

  • Ten Brothers

    Ten Brothers

  • Fate Takes A Hand

    Fate Takes A Hand

  • A Century of Light and Shadow

    A Century of Light and Shadow

  • The Comet Strikes

    The Comet Strikes

  • Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

    Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

  • The Saint

    The Saint

  • The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)

    The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)

  • The System

    The System

  • Let's Build a Family

    Let's Build a Family

  • The Big Family

    The Big Family

  • Lightning Killer

    Lightning Killer

  • The Lady with a Cat's Eyes

    The Lady with a Cat's Eyes

  • The Mysterious Heroes

    The Mysterious Heroes

  • Hong Kong 1941

    Hong Kong 1941

  • The Furious Buddha's Palm

    The Furious Buddha's Palm

  • 箫声震武林（下集）

    箫声震武林（下集）

  • 箫声震武林（上集）

    箫声震武林（上集）

  • 黄衫客

    黄衫客

  • Dragnet of the Law

    Dragnet of the Law

  • Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

    Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

  • Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring

    Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring

  • 勾魂鬼爪

    勾魂鬼爪

  • Mother Vs Mother

    Mother Vs Mother

  • A Friend from Inner Space

    A Friend from Inner Space

  • The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1

    The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1

  • The Feud of Two Brothers

    The Feud of Two Brothers

  • The Black Musketeer 'F'

    The Black Musketeer 'F'

  • The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)

    The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)

  • Sweet Surrender

    Sweet Surrender

  • The Witch

    The Witch

  • Three Stooges Go Undercover

    Three Stooges Go Undercover

  • The Story of a Discharged Prisoner

    The Story of a Discharged Prisoner

  • The First Vampire in China

    The First Vampire in China

  • Heroic Ones

    Heroic Ones

  • Story of the Vulture Conqueror

    Story of the Vulture Conqueror

  • Midnight Angel

    Midnight Angel

  • Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned

    Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned

  • The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)

    The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)

  • Sword of Emei

    Sword of Emei

  • Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

    Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

  • Supreme Sword

    Supreme Sword

  • Buddhist Spiritual Palm

    Buddhist Spiritual Palm

  • The Killing Flag (Part 1)

    The Killing Flag (Part 1)

  • Book Without Words

    Book Without Words

  • The Black Killer

    The Black Killer

  • Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

    Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

  • Stardust

    Stardust

  • Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan

    Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan

  • Family

    Family

  • Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick

    Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick

  • King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace

    King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace

  • The Chivalrous Whip

    The Chivalrous Whip

  • Six Fingers

    Six Fingers

  • The Golden Cat

    The Golden Cat

  • Magic Crystal

    Magic Crystal

  • Lady in Black

    Lady in Black

  • Snow White and the Seven Fellows

    Snow White and the Seven Fellows

  • The Fugitive

    The Fugitive

  • The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)

    The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part Two)

  • The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)

    The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)

  • Yellow Giant

    Yellow Giant

  • Hong Kong Adam's Family

    Hong Kong Adam's Family

  • Wits to Wits

    Wits to Wits

  • One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero

    One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero

  • The Hurricane

    The Hurricane

  • The Perilous Rescue

    The Perilous Rescue

  • Widow Warriors

    Widow Warriors

  • Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

    Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

  • Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

    Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

  • The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two

    The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two

  • The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2

    The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2

  • Wrath of the Sword

    Wrath of the Sword

  • The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

    The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

  • Devil's Palm (Part One)

    Devil's Palm (Part One)

  • Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan

    Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan

  • Paragon of Sword and Knife

    Paragon of Sword and Knife

  • Eternal Love

    Eternal Love

  • Dawn Must Come

    Dawn Must Come

  • The Female Chivalry

    The Female Chivalry

  • The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

    The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

  • The Misguided Spirit in the Well

    The Misguided Spirit in the Well

  • Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves

    Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves

  • Bitter Fear

    Bitter Fear

  • The Casino

    The Casino

  • Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

    Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

  • The Black Centipede

    The Black Centipede

  • Tragedy of the Poet King

    Tragedy of the Poet King

  • Midnight Bells

    Midnight Bells

  • The White Crane Hero

    The White Crane Hero

  • The All-powerful Flute: Part 2

    The All-powerful Flute: Part 2

  • The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine

    The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine

  • 黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟

    黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟

  • A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

    A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

  • Goodbye My Hero

    Goodbye My Hero

  • The Tough Fight

    The Tough Fight

  • Intense Moment

    Intense Moment

  • The Fearless Duo

    The Fearless Duo

  • Road

    Road

  • One Sword

    One Sword

  • 霸王谷

    霸王谷

  • The Charming Killer

    The Charming Killer

  • Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

    Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

  • Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief

    Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief

  • The Mysterious Sisters

    The Mysterious Sisters

  • Dragon: Since 1973

    Dragon: Since 1973

  • Lady Black Cat

    Lady Black Cat

  • Shaky Steps

    Shaky Steps

  • Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)

    Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)

  • The Roaring Lion

    The Roaring Lion

  • Man from Guangdong

    Man from Guangdong

  • The Vendetta

    The Vendetta

  • 1941 Hong Kong on Fire

    1941 Hong Kong on Fire

  • Three Years & Eight Months

    Three Years & Eight Months

  • Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

    Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

  • The Master of Shaolin

    The Master of Shaolin

  • The Magical Flying Swordsman

    The Magical Flying Swordsman

  • 蓝鹰

    蓝鹰

  • The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One

    The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One

  • How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp

    How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp

  • Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon

    Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon

  • Come Rain Come Shine

    Come Rain Come Shine

  • Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

    Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

  • Hound Murderer Case

    Hound Murderer Case

  • The Legend of Wong Tai Sin

    The Legend of Wong Tai Sin

  • The Dragon Sword

    The Dragon Sword

  • Hero

    Hero

  • No One is Innocent

    No One is Innocent

  • The God of Sabre

    The God of Sabre

  • When The Legend Dies

    When The Legend Dies

  • Wong Fay Hung

    Wong Fay Hung

  • Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan

    Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan

  • 错结良缘

    错结良缘

  • The Blonde Hair Monster

    The Blonde Hair Monster

  • The All-powerful Flute: Part 1

    The All-powerful Flute: Part 1

  • Kung Fu

    Kung Fu

  • The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter

    The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter

  • Apartment Murder

    Apartment Murder

  • 光影流情

    光影流情

  • Lackey and the Lady Tiger

    Lackey and the Lady Tiger

  • The Sword of Romance

    The Sword of Romance

  • The Haunting Shadow

    The Haunting Shadow

  • The Phantom of the Opera Boat

    The Phantom of the Opera Boat

  • 碧血金钗

    碧血金钗

  • 雪花神剑

    雪花神剑

  • The Little Warrior

    The Little Warrior

  • The Detective

    The Detective

  • Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

    Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

  • 風火鬼頭刀

    風火鬼頭刀

  • Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

    Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

  • Choi Lee Fat

    Choi Lee Fat

  • Shaolin Tiger Claw

    Shaolin Tiger Claw

  • Backyard Adventures

    Backyard Adventures

  • Autumn

    Autumn

  • Liu zhi qin mo

    Liu zhi qin mo

  • Flyer & Magic Sword

    Flyer & Magic Sword

  • Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

    Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

  • The Killing Flag (Part 2)

    The Killing Flag (Part 2)

  • Duel at the Supreme Gate

    Duel at the Supreme Gate

  • Spring

    Spring

  • Girl Detective 001

    Girl Detective 001

  • How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage

    How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated the Tiger on the Opera Stage

  • Monkey Fist

    Monkey Fist

  • 方世玉三打木人巷

    方世玉三打木人巷