Kim Chan
Kim Chan is a highly influential and globally recognized film personality, with fame stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Movie Actor | Producer
December 28, 1917
October 09, 2008
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Kim Chan was a renowned Chinese-American actor with an extensive career in stage, film, and television. He starred in numerous films, such as “The Fifth Element,” “Lethal Weapon 4,” and “The Corruptor,” and frequently collaborated with director Wayne Wang in movies like “Chan Is Missing” and “Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart.” As a prominent figure in the Asian American art community, Chan founded the Asian American Theater Company in San Francisco and received a lifetime achievement award from the Asian American Arts Alliance.
Besides acting, Chan was a talented calligrapher and painter, often integrating his artwork into his performances and exhibiting them regularly. His widespread global following in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres has made him one of the most recognizable and influential film personalities worldwide. As a testament to his fame, Chan has stars on both the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
