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

  • Police Cadet

    Police Cadet

  • The Return of the Condor Heroes

    The Return of the Condor Heroes

  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    The Legend of the Condor Heroes

  • The Good The Bad The Ugly

    The Good The Bad The Ugly

  • Book And Sword

    Book And Sword

  • Vanity Fair

    Vanity Fair

  • The Feud of Two Brothers

    The Feud of Two Brothers

  • The Rough Ride

    The Rough Ride

  • The Giants

    The Giants

  • Ten Brothers

    Ten Brothers

  • Enter the Dragon

    Enter the Dragon

  • Hong Kong Godfather

    Hong Kong Godfather

  • The Passenger

    The Passenger

  • Spring

    Spring

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • The Smiling Proud Wanderer

    The Smiling Proud Wanderer

  • The Sword Stained With Royal Blood

    The Sword Stained With Royal Blood

  • Bruce, King of Kung Fu

    Bruce, King of Kung Fu

  • The Young Master

    The Young Master

  • The Legend of Wong Tai Sin

    The Legend of Wong Tai Sin

  • Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

    Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

  • The Tough Fight

    The Tough Fight

  • Stardust

    Stardust

  • The System

    The System

  • One Sword

    One Sword

  • Three Years & Eight Months

    Three Years & Eight Months

  • Man from Guangdong

    Man from Guangdong

  • Millionaires' Express

    Millionaires' Express

  • Fate Takes A Hand

    Fate Takes A Hand

  • The Understudy

    The Understudy

  • 光影流情

    光影流情

  • 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

  • The Legend of Master So

    The Legend of Master So

  • Come Rain Come Shine

    Come Rain Come Shine

  • The Fearless Duo

    The Fearless Duo

  • A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

    A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

  • The Vendetta

    The Vendetta

  • Kung Fu

    Kung Fu

  • The Other Side of the Horizon

    The Other Side of the Horizon

  • The Dragon Sword

    The Dragon Sword

  • 蓝鹰

    蓝鹰

  • The Little Warrior

    The Little Warrior

  • The Master of Shaolin

    The Master of Shaolin

  • When The Legend Dies

    When The Legend Dies

  • No One is Innocent

    No One is Innocent

  • The Private Eyes

    The Private Eyes

  • Buddha's Palm

    Buddha's Palm

  • Wong Fay Hung

    Wong Fay Hung

  • Autumn

    Autumn

  • 霸王谷

    霸王谷

  • The Blonde Hair Monster

    The Blonde Hair Monster

  • The Charming Killer

    The Charming Killer

  • The God of Sabre

    The God of Sabre

  • 错结良缘

    错结良缘

  • Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan

    Kung Fu Master Of Fat Shan

  • Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

    Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

  • 1941 Hong Kong on Fire

    1941 Hong Kong on Fire

  • Hound Murderer Case

    Hound Murderer Case

  • Magic Crystal

    Magic Crystal

  • The All-powerful Flute: Part 1

    The All-powerful Flute: Part 1

  • Hong Kong Adam's Family

    Hong Kong Adam's Family

  • The Sword of Romance

    The Sword of Romance

  • Hong Kong 1941

    Hong Kong 1941

  • Hong Kong Playboys

    Hong Kong Playboys

  • The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter

    The Adventures Of The Woman Reporter

  • The First Vampire in China

    The First Vampire in China

  • The Haunting Shadow

    The Haunting Shadow

  • The Magical Flying Swordsman

    The Magical Flying Swordsman

  • Hero

    Hero

  • The Roaring Lion

    The Roaring Lion

  • Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

    Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice

  • The Comet Strikes

    The Comet Strikes

  • Sweet Surrender

    Sweet Surrender

  • Mother Vs Mother

    Mother Vs Mother

  • Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

    Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

  • The Virgin Mart

    The Virgin Mart

  • The Fugitive

    The Fugitive

  • The Black Musketeer 'F'

    The Black Musketeer 'F'

  • Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

    Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

  • Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

    Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell

  • One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero

    One-Eye Dragon, the Strange Hero

  • 羊城殲霸戰

    羊城殲霸戰

  • Midnight Angel

    Midnight Angel

  • Lady in Black

    Lady in Black

  • The Big Family

    The Big Family

  • Rivals of Kung Fu

    Rivals of Kung Fu

  • The Casino

    The Casino

  • The Hurricane

    The Hurricane

  • 银刀血剑

    银刀血剑

  • Three Stooges Go Undercover

    Three Stooges Go Undercover

  • Buddhist Spiritual Palm

    Buddhist Spiritual Palm

  • 碧血金钗

    碧血金钗

  • Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

    Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

  • A Friend from Inner Space

    A Friend from Inner Space

  • Book Without Words

    Book Without Words

  • 雪花神剑

    雪花神剑

  • Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

    Red Lamp Shaded in Blood

  • Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

    Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

  • The Phantom of the Opera Boat

    The Phantom of the Opera Boat

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

    Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan

  • Sword of Emei

    Sword of Emei

  • The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

    The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

  • The Lady with a Cat's Eyes

    The Lady with a Cat's Eyes

  • 黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟

    黃飛鴻醒獅會麒麟

  • The Chivalrous Whip

    The Chivalrous Whip

  • Low Society

    Low Society

  • The One-armed Magic Nun

    The One-armed Magic Nun

  • Lady Black Cat

    Lady Black Cat

  • Heroic Ones

    Heroic Ones

  • Wrath of the Sword

    Wrath of the Sword

  • Widow Warriors

    Widow Warriors

  • The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)

    The Snowflake Sword (Part 1)

  • Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned

    Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned

  • The Mysterious Heroes

    The Mysterious Heroes

  • Flyer & Magic Sword

    Flyer & Magic Sword

  • Paragon of Sword and Knife

    Paragon of Sword and Knife

  • The All-powerful Flute: Part 2

    The All-powerful Flute: Part 2

  • The Witch

    The Witch

  • The Mysterious Sisters

    The Mysterious Sisters

  • A Century of Light and Shadow

    A Century of Light and Shadow

  • Wits to Wits

    Wits to Wits

  • The Golden Cat

    The Golden Cat

  • Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan

    Wong Fei-Hung Seizes the Bride at Xiguan

  • The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine

    The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine

  • The Saint

    The Saint

  • The Detective

    The Detective

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

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

  • Supreme Sword

    Supreme Sword

  • Road

    Road

  • The Story of a Discharged Prisoner

    The Story of a Discharged Prisoner

  • 箫声震武林（上集）

    箫声震武林（上集）

  • The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2

    The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2

  • Choi Lee Fat

    Choi Lee Fat

  • Yellow Giant

    Yellow Giant

  • The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One

    The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One

  • The Ring of Death

    The Ring of Death

  • Duel at the Supreme Gate

    Duel at the Supreme Gate

  • Backyard Adventures

    Backyard Adventures

  • The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

    The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

  • Two Graves To Kung Fu

    Two Graves To Kung Fu

  • 箫声震武林（下集）

    箫声震武林（下集）

  • 方世玉三打木人巷

    方世玉三打木人巷

  • Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

    Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

  • The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two

    The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two

  • Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

    Lady Black Cat Strikes Again

  • Family

    Family

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

    Wong Fei-Hung's Combat with the Five Wolves

  • Lackey and the Lady Tiger

    Lackey and the Lady Tiger

  • 風火鬼頭刀

    風火鬼頭刀

  • Story of the Vulture Conqueror

    Story of the Vulture Conqueror

  • The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)

    The White-Bone Sword (Part 4)

  • The White Crane Hero

    The White Crane Hero

  • Goodbye My Hero

    Goodbye My Hero

  • The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1

    The Secret Book (New Series), Part 1

  • 成家立室

    成家立室

  • Lightning Killer

    Lightning Killer

  • The Killing Flag (Part 1)

    The Killing Flag (Part 1)

  • Apartment Murder

    Apartment Murder

  • The Black Killer

    The Black Killer

  • King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace

    King Kong's Adventures in the Heavenly Palace

  • The Furious Buddha's Palm

    The Furious Buddha's Palm

  • The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)

    The Snowflake Sword (Part 2)

  • Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

    Wong Fei-Hung: Duel for the Championship

  • Bitter Fear

    Bitter Fear

  • The Lady Killer

    The Lady Killer

  • The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)

    The White-Bone Sword (Part 1)

  • Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre

    Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre

  • Eternal Love

    Eternal Love

  • Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

    Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla

  • Six Fingers

    Six Fingers

  • Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick

    Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick

  • The Tin Long Gang

    The Tin Long Gang

  • Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)

    Pledge of the Twin Blades (Part 1)

  • The Black Centipede

    The Black Centipede

  • 勾魂鬼爪

    勾魂鬼爪

  • The White Bone Sword (Part 3)

    The White Bone Sword (Part 3)

  • Tragedy of the Poet King

    Tragedy of the Poet King

  • Monkey Fist

    Monkey Fist

  • Treasure Hunt

    Treasure Hunt

  • The One-Eyed Swordsman

    The One-Eyed Swordsman

  • Intense Moment

    Intense Moment

  • How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp

    How the Ape Girl Stole the Lotus Lamp

  • Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

    Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

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

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

  • Girl Detective 001

    Girl Detective 001

  • Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief

    Golden Butterfly, the Lady Thief

  • The Killing Flag (Part 2)

    The Killing Flag (Part 2)

  • The Female Chivalry

    The Female Chivalry

  • Midnight Bells

    Midnight Bells

  • The Misguided Spirit in the Well

    The Misguided Spirit in the Well

  • Shaky Steps

    Shaky Steps

  • Snow White and the Seven Fellows

    Snow White and the Seven Fellows

  • Nothing Compares to You

    Nothing Compares to You

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

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

  • Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon

    Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon

  • Dragnet of the Law

    Dragnet of the Law

  • Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

    Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation

  • Shaolin Tiger Claw

    Shaolin Tiger Claw

  • Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

    Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance

  • The Perilous Rescue

    The Perilous Rescue

  • Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer

    Huang Feihong: The Invincible Lion Dancer

  • 黄衫客

    黄衫客

  • Devil's Palm (Part One)

    Devil's Palm (Part One)

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

    Wong Fei-hung: The Whip That Smacks the Candle

  • Dragon: Since 1973

    Dragon: Since 1973

  • Liu zhi qin mo

    Liu zhi qin mo

  • Dawn Must Come

    Dawn Must Come