R.I.P Shek Kin

[Winfred]

I've just been informed that Shek Kin has passed away in Hong Kong at the grand old age of 96.
I thought he died a few years ago.

[TibetanWhiteCrane]

Are you kidding me????

Ho Meng Hua, David Carradine AND Shek Kin.......

Im fucking depressed now!

[Winfred]

How I hate to be the bearer of sad news!

[teako170]

Just watched "Mr. Han" in another film only days ago.
RIP to him and DC ..... :(

[Yi-Long]

Wow... sad news.

Although obviously 96 is an amazing age, and he lived an amazing life and made a pretty big contribution to HK martial arts cinema, and is an internationally recognizable 'villain' for his legendary role in ETD.

[Markgway]

Shek Kin was an industry legend.

One of the original Kung Fu players and a great character actor.

R.I.P.

[Jesse Smooth]

R.I.P.

A shame that there aren't many current stars to carry the torch passed on by these legends.

[Milkyway]

Veteran actor Shek Kin dies

http://thestandard.com.hk/images/instant_news/20090604/AIG(6).jpg

Seasoned actor Shek Kin has died of kidney failure. He was 96.

Shek, who joined showbiz in 1940 as an actor in bit parts, became famous for his roles as the main villain who pits his wits in the Wong Fei Hung movies against the legendary folk hero.

Shek, pictured pitted against Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon, joined TVB in 1975 and retired in 1993.

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=14890&icid=3&d_str=20090604

[kingofkungfu2002]

Damn, this is really turning into a very depressing day :(

RIP to another true legend.

[KUNG FU BOB]

Rest in peace Mr. Han. :(

Though he often played villains, in interviews he always appeared to be a warm, friendly man, full of energy and anthusiasm even into his later years.

One of my favorite roles of his is a small, but comedic one from MILLIONAIRE'S EXPRESS where he does a satire of his characters from the black and whit Wong Fei-hung movies. Very funny, with great timing.

Thanks for all the great performances! ;)

"You have our gratitude."

[kowloon]

AGE 96 ..good years for a life. R.I.P.

[gorhama]

Rest in Peace Mr. Han-man!!!

Terrific talent. He was awesome in Young Master with Jackie as well.

I think I need to watch ENTER THE DRAGON again this weekend.

[JAMAL]

R.I.P.

HE WAS A GREAT VILLIAN IN THE ROARING LION !!!

[OldPangYau]

Aww, COME ON! First Kwai Chang Caine, now Han?! WTF?! Well, Shek Kin did have a good two decades on Carradine. *sigh* Well, I'm not a very religious person, but I'd like to think Shek Kin is at least hanging out with Bruce right now...

[The Dragon]

R.I.P. Mr. Han Man.



"Oharrah's treachery has disgraced us!"

:nerd:

[kingofkungfu2002]

Well, I'm not a very religious person, but I'd like to think Shek Kin is at least hanging out with Bruce right now...

Yeah, in the great Han's Island in the sky.

[Markgway]

His skills were extra-ordinary.

[Atherton]

from a fairly recent interview, he looked unreal silver hair and an almost silver face with an immense happy smile still in high spirits

[KUNG FU BOB]

I saw that too. He was among the group of extremely happy, positive, and friendly actors who frequently play nasty villains, that includes Baldy, Beardy, Fung Hah-on, Yuen Wah...

[thehangman]

God rest his soul,Good age tho

[Fightingfist]

R.I.P yh 96 years old.

[jrcma]

R.I.P yh 96 years old.

Yeah R.I.P Shek Kin:(

[Le Péril Jaune]

The Chinese god of dramatic villainy has moved on to impress somewhere else. Farewell Shek Kin, thank you for the countless hours of pleasure your talent has given me.

[Bus]

sad but he lived a long life and left a lot behind for us

[ShawBrothers]

Wow, i counted HKMDB filmography: 462 movies :D:p

[kingofkungfu2002]

http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ent/m/p/2009-06-04/U2519P28T3D2549578F326DT20090604192935.jpg

[KUNG FU BOB]

Great picture! ;)

[teako170]

Yeah, nice pic. It still always throws me when I see a current photo of these guys.

We are (or, at least, I am) accustomed to seeing them as they were back in the 60/70/80s --
and continue to picture them as thus - when indeed they are much older.

[Karlos]

Sad news indeed - what with him and David Carradine both passing on the same day.

Neither will be forgotten in a hurry, both will be remembered fondly, and that's perhaps the best we can all wish for.

God speed to them both.

Sleep well, gentlemen.

[kungfusamurai]

Nice picture! San Te and Mr Han! :)

RIP Shek Kin.

KFS

[ThunderScore]

http://www.kungfucinema.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5&pictureid=71

[Asmo]

A true legend, and a great screen villain.

R.I.P.

[clfnole]

Shek Kin was a great martial artists. He studied with over 6-7 different sifus and excelled in northern style. Kin Baat was very close with my wife's family especially her dad.

RIP -Kin Baat

[kowloon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DEo_VYpvKs&feature=related


Very cool to see him in action. 1984(?) He moved very well for his age!

[rdenn]

r.i.p mr shek you will be missed just done a tribute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Rd7F5aKVY

[AlbertV]

His legacy will forever live on...Han or no Han. :) R.I.P. Shek Kin.

[jrcma]

Great picture! ;)

Yeah of 2 legends.

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

I saw him as the villain in the BIG BOSS with Bruce Lee in 1973.

The first kung fu movie I ever saw.

Great villain with the face to match.

He lived to a ripe old age.

Love the photo posted with Gordon Liu.

GD Y-Y

[clfnole]

He wasn't the villain in the Big Boss, he was the villian in Enter the Dragon. Unless the chinese name for Enter the Dragon was the Big Boss.

[dionbrother]

A friend of mine saw Shek make an amazing appearance at a Boston Chinatown gung fu tournament back in 1974 or 75 (he wasn't sure of the year). Said Shek did a weapons demo and was just awesome to see.

[KUNG FU BOB]

Very cool to see him in action. 1984(?) He moved very well for his age!

Kowloon- thanks for posting that!

[AbeRudder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tonThI1VOU

Shek Kin vs Cliff Lok

AWESOME fight scene.

RIP

[MLee]

RIP Shek Kin. He will be sadly missed. I loved his performance in The Young Master as the police inspector and recently watched his fun moment in Millionaires Express alongside Wang Yu.

[Le Péril Jaune]

I've dug out a translation of an interview with Shek Kin from Southern Screen September 1981.

The translation was done about two years ago by a sweet lady in Hong Kong called Sandra. I bought some magazines from her on Ebay and she started a little side business doing translations for me, when I wanted to know the content of an article. I haven't cleaned up her English as I'm sure you'll get the meaning. I've also left in her own comment at the end. Enjoy:

Start:
Shek Kin talks about the difference between the old and the new of BUDDHA'S
PALM.
As you turn on the TV, the majority of programs are white and black old
movies, Shek Kin usually involved in those movies.
Frankly say, I am not his fan but I was ordered by editor to interview this
senior who is one of the actors in the current movie of BUDDHA'S PALM.. I
phoned to Uncle Kin’s (Shek Kin) home for our interview!
He told us that I am the lucky one being able to find him today at home!
How comes he is at home? The job was cancelled because of the bad weather!
“OK, go ahead what you want to know about me? “ Kin straightforwardly
said.
“Well, how long have you been working in movie, Uncle Kin?” I asked.
Kin replied that he had forgotten the exact time but told that he had
started in drama first and movie afterwards. “The time should be 1 year
before the year of Hong Kong being occupied by Japan, I think it should be
over 40 years since I had started in drama.”
I asked him, “ Do you feel boring since you have been involved in the
career for over 40 years?
“Of course, not! As an actor, not only earning money from my career, but I
am really enjoy working on it. We (actors and other workers) talk
endlessness topics in the film scene! Noisy film scene at anytime! The one
can keep the scene quiet is only the director as he call out “ Camera.”
I found Uncle Kin is the person who afraid of loneness! He is the lively
one!
I asked him that was it the time to retire at the age of 69?
Kin replied me quickly, “ I hate staying at home with nothing to do! It is
not my life! Only the lazy guys enjoy doing nothing in their life. I had
never thought of retirement!”
Are you scared for being reviled in acting those villainous roles
frequently?
He horse laughed then said, “Being reviled is good for actor who acting in
bad guy role. That mean, you are successful.”
Uncle Kin sigh, “ I don’t know how come almost all the movies I performed
are Kung Fu Movies since I had entered the movie circle. In fact, I prefer
performing literature movie than Kung Fu Movie. In my opinion, performing
literature movie is much harder by pouring my heart and soul out in the
role. Frankly say, Kung Movie is only hard selling on Blood and Fighting! I
really hope to have chance to act on Literature Movie!
Uncle Kin is a touching man despite his cruel outlook!
Although he performed in various series of ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA, he
didn’t satisfy with his performances on these! He explained that he was
insensitive to the role as he played the similar roles on the film of ONCE
UPON A TIME IN CHINA!
However, he rises up to the top in Hong Kong and even became more and more
popular in East South Asia because of his outstanding performances on the
villainous role in the films. To meet the need of native and foreign
market, Movie Company created the role of “BIG BAD GUY” to his
subsequence movies. Uncle Kin didn’t mind those villainous roles and he is
very pleased to do so! It is kind of professional and he respects to his
job very much!
Asked him what is the difference with acting between the current film of
BUDDHA'S PALM and the old one that he acted 20 years ago.
“In fact, there is no big difference with me for acting the same role on
the film! However, the main role was Cho Dat Wah of the old one, now, the
current main role is Derek YEE Tung-Sing . Sigh, it has been over 20 years!
Time is passing too fast.
Moreover, the old one without high technology likes the current one has! I
found that the demands from audiences became higher and higher. It is good
thing to both of us!”
What about the fighting skill on the current one?
He thought awhile and said, “All the fighting in the screen are fake, that
are made under high technology. So, that is no any special point on that!”

In this telephone interview, I feel Uncle Kin is “HUGE MAN” to us with
his experience for over half century in movie circle, Apart from this; he
is really very nice to me (little reporter). No wonder that another
nickname of him is “MR. NICE.”
END.

Sandra:
Tell you what, all the Hong Kong people call Shek Kin as Uncle Kin. He is a
very respective man to us! In our society, it’s very interesting that if
anyone calls KIN, we simply give him a nickname as “BAD GUY KIN”. It
shows Shek Kin is really a successful actor who plays on those Vivian
roles. He impresses us (Hong Kong People) deeply. On the other hand, he
succeed in acting on GOOD GUY role as grandfather in his lately life in TV
series. In my mind, uncle Kin is a very bad guy as well as very nice
grandfather : )
Now, he has been retired and wish him all the best and enjoy the life of
retirement!

[KUNG FU BOB]

Thanks for the clip AbeRudder.

And tremendous thanks to Le Pieril Juane for posting that interview! :D

[kingofkungfu2002]

Just found this pic of Shek Kin, with a very young Cynthia Rothrock:

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/4903/youngcynshekkin.jpg