Kim Chan
Actor

Kim Chan Net Worth

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Kim Chan was born in Guangdong, China in 1917 and fled to the US in 1928 with his family. After his father caught him lying about an afternoon spent at the cinema, Kim left his family and spent years as a day laborer, occasionally homeless. Despite this, he still sought work as an actor in film, television, and the theater. His big break came in 1983 with his comedic turn as Jonno in Martin Scorsese's _The King of Comedy (1983)_ and since then he has appeared in numerous roles.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Producer
Birth Day December 28, 1917
Birth Place  Guangdong, China, China
Age 103 YEARS OLD
Died On October 5, 2008(2008-10-05) (aged 90)\nBrooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Sign Capricorn
Years active 1951–2007

💰 Net worth

Kim Chan is a prominent figure in the Chinese entertainment industry, widely recognized for his incredible talent as an actor and producer. With a successful career spanning several decades, Kim has amassed a significant net worth estimated to range between $100,000 and $1 million as of 2024. His exceptional skills and ability to captivate audiences have made him a sought-after personality in the industry, allowing him to achieve both critical acclaim and financial success throughout his career.

Biography/Timeline

1928

Kim Shung Chan was born in Guangdong Province, then under the government of the Republic of China. His father was a restaurant owner, and he emigrated to the United States in 1928. An early role that brought him notice was in the Martin Scorsese classic The King of Comedy with Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis, in which he played Lewis' butler.

1993

He was a familiar veteran character actor in roles that included Chon Wang's (Jackie Chan) father in Shanghai Knights, Fuji in Who's the Man? Saki in High Times' Potluck, Benny Wong in The Corruptor, "Uncle Benny" Chan in Lethal Weapon 4, The Master in Zen Noir, and Mr. Kim in The Fifth Element. He also played the recurring villain "The Eggman" in the cult science fiction series Now and Again, and a cameo waiter in Private Parts. Kim also played the character Lo Si aka: "The Ancient" in 52 episodes of "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues" from 1993 thru 1997. Kung Fu: The Legend Continues was a revised version of the original 1973 classic, Kung Fu with both series starring David Carradine.

1999

In November 1999, Screen Actors Guild presented Chan with an award for lifetime achievement.

2004

Chan received another award for lifetime achievement in August 2004, at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

2009

In October 2009, a year after his death, Chan appeared on the cover of The Gerontologist.

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Tags 1917 births 2008 deaths American male film actors Pre-1949 Republic of China emigrants to the United States American people of Taishan descent Male actors from Shanghai Chinese male film actors

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