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Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan Biography

Birth Name:Kwok-kwan Chan

Birth Place:Hong Kong

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Kung Fu Hustle" in 2005
  • Quote: "[on portraying Bruce Lee] "I did feel some pressure at playing the role, but I was actually more excited than worried, to tell the truth․""
  • Became known for his appearances in two Hong Kong films directed by Stephen Chow, "Shaolin Soccer" and "Kung Fu Hustle․"
  • Has portrayed Bruce Lee in several projects, notably the television series "The Legend of Bruce Lee," due to their similar appearances
  • Became a member of the rock band Poet as the lead singer
  • Knows how to speak both the Cantonese and Mandarin languages
  • Practices Jeet Kune Do, the martial arts style created by Bruce Lee

Awards

  • 2005Hong Kong Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2020Huading Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picuture: winner