Biography
Cheng Gwan-Min was born in 1917 in Guangdong, China. He was once a theatre actor and broadcaster. In 1936, he made his debut "The Three-Day Massacre in Guangzhou" in Guangzhou. During his long career of more than half a century, he made more than 200 films, mostly Cantonese. A skillful imitator of singers from the East and the West, Cheng had numerous albums and performed Cantonese opera and musicals. He earned himself a nickname "Elvis Presley of the East". From 1970's onwards, he became a host of the classic variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight", with occasional guest appearances in films. He passed away in 1995.
Movies & TV Shows
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Project A Part II (1987) — Boss of Goldsmith Shop
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Justice, My Foot! (1992) — Guangzhou Magistrate Hu
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Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) — Self
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Happy Ghost III (1986) — Man Eating at Hawker Stall
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An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty (1984) — Musician / Servant
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Games Gamblers Play (1974)
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Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989) — Uncle Cheng
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All in the Family (1975)
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The Greatest Lover (1988)
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Killer's Nocturne (1987)
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Three Against the World (1988) — Mr Ng
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Intrigue in Nylons (1972) — Boss of Princess Brand
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Seven Years Itch (1987) — Sylvia's father
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Rose (1992)
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Sweet Surrender (1986) — Old Taxi Driver
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Gossip Street (1974) — Chang Kwun Jik
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The Nobles (1989) — Cheng Kwan Min
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The Perfect Match (1982) — Paul's father
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Goodbye Darling (1987) — Mr. Chiu
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Mistaken Identity (1988)
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The Haunting Shadow (1962)
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The Talking Bird (1959)
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Blood-Stained Azaleas (1951) — Kwong Kwum
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Man from Guangdong (1991)
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Looking Back in Anger (1989)
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Naughty! Naughty! (1974) — Cheng Kwan Chi
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The Diary of a Husband (1964) — Chow Kei-Luen
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A Romantic Thief (1968) — Manager Fong
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Shaky Steps (1967) — Lo Lin
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The Sweetest Moment (1967) — Ma Tak Hong
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Glass Slippers (1959)
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A Time for Love (1970) — Old Lau
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Oh! Yes Sir!!! (1994) — News team director
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Master Cute (1965)
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Cheeky Little Angels (1974) — Dr Wang
- The Two Faces of Love (1974)
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Food For The Sharks (1982)
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Laugh in the Sleeve (1975)
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Happy Times (1970)
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Moslem Sacred Fire Decree, Part 1 (1965) — Elderly Spirit from Hades