Chen Shan - Actor Profile

Chen Shan

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1959
Birth Place: Incheon, South Korea

About Chen Shan

Filmography (1979-1994) Actor (36 films) Assistant Director (3 films) Martial Arts Director (1 film)

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Chen Shan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Chen Shan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Chen Shan's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Chen Shan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains For the Motherland, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Chen Shan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chen Shan's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
For the Motherland (1982) movie poster
★10.0

For the Motherland: Kim Dong-soo is trying to escape with a list of compatriots who support independence, but is ambushed by a Japanese Sabr

For the Motherland

1982
★8.8
Magic of Spell (1988) movie poster
★8.8

Magic of Spell: Peach Boy and his mother live in a village. One day, there is a young man that suddenly comes to the village and asks Pe

Magic of Spell

1988•Action
★8.0
A Heroic Fight (1986) movie poster
★8.0

A Heroic Fight: The granddaughter of a Taiwanese triad boss becomes a victim of a kidnapping attempt, but she's saved by a team of movie

A Heroic Fight

1986•Action
★8.0
Master Hui Neng (1987) movie poster
★8.0

Master Hui Neng: Taiwanese historical drama about the Buddhist monk Huineng.

Master Hui Neng

1987•Drama
★7.8
Kung Fu Wonder Child (1986) movie poster
★7.8

Kung Fu Wonder Child: A clan leader's spirit essence is captured by an evil wizard and it's up to the Kung fu Wonder Child and her friends to

Kung Fu Wonder Child

1986•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Chen Shan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Enter the Clones of Bruce Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Chinese Ghostbuster - Flop Similar →
1993 Kickboxer Fighter in black tuxedo Average Similar →
1993 Drug Tiger Biao Hit Similar →
1992 No Guilty - Flop Similar →
1992 Rendezvous of Japanese Kanto - Flop Similar →
1992 Lady Killer Cheng Chiang Flop Similar →
1992 Lady Killer - Flop Similar →
1990 Black Butterfly - Hit Similar →
1989 Emergency Police Lady - Flop Similar →
1989 Magic Warriors Kid of the Worst Hit Similar →
1989 Kung Fu Student - Flop Similar →
1988 Magic of Spell King Devil Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Smart Little Gang-Si Doctor Yang Flop Similar →
1987 Flag of Honor - Flop Similar →
1987 Master Hui Neng - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Ninja Hunter Lung Wu Average Similar →
1986 A Heroic Fight Barner's bodyguard Super Hit Similar →
1986 Kung Fu Wonder Child - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Killing in the Nude General Ba La-Ka Flop Similar →
1984 The Wild Panther - Average Similar →
1984 Five Fighters from Shaolin 2nd Brother Average Similar →
1983 Shaolin vs. Lama Golden Wheel Lama Hit Similar →
1982 For the Motherland - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Shaolin Temple Strikes Back Lung Yi Hit Similar →
1979 Seven Steps of Kung Fu Chu Chin Kong Average Similar →
1979 Of Cooks and Kung Fu Pok Chin Chu Hit Similar →
1978 Shaolin Master and the Kid - Hit Similar →

Chen Shan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chen Shan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chen Shan is "For the Motherland" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chen Shan acted in?

Chen Shan has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chen Shan?

Other notable films include "Magic of Spell", "A Heroic Fight", and "Master Hui Neng".

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