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John Shum Kin-Fun

John Shum Kin-Fun

Acting·1952·53 films

John Shum Kin-Fun (Chinese: 岑建勳) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. He is easily recognisable from his spectacles and curly hair.

Filmography

Double Impact
Double Impact (1991)Hong Kong Marine Police
New Police Story
New Police Story (2004)Eric Chow
Wheels on Meals
Wheels on Meals (1984)Mental Patient (Laughing)
Bodyguards and Assassins
Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)Ah Suen's Father
Winners & Sinners
Winners & Sinners (1983)Curly
A Simple Life
A Simple Life (2012)Guest at Premiere
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989)Daily Sun Reporter
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)Wormgrass
Yes, Madam!
Yes, Madam! (1985)Strepsil
Three
Three (2002)Photographer (segment "Going Home")
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (1980)Interpol Officer
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street (1984)Police Chief
Curry & Pepper
Curry & Pepper (1990)Chin Wontons
Pedicab Driver
Pedicab Driver (1989)Master 5
Painted Faces
Painted Faces (1988)Stagehand
I Love Maria
I Love Maria (1988)Curly
The Banquet
The Banquet (1991)Curly
The Lunatics
The Lunatics (1986)Dr. Shum
Where's Officer Tuba?
Where's Officer Tuba? (1986)Photographer
Pom Pom
Pom Pom (1984)Beethoven / Johnny
King of Chess
King of Chess (1991)Ching Ling
The Eighth Happiness
The Eighth Happiness (1988)Audience member (cameo)
The Return of Pom Pom
The Return of Pom Pom (1984)Beethoven
All the Wrong Clues
All the Wrong Clues (1981)Piano Player in Bar
Guns of Dragon
Guns of Dragon (1993)Yip
Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom
Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (1985)Beethoven
Pom Pom Strikes Back
Pom Pom Strikes Back (1986)Beethoven
McDull, the Alumni
McDull, the Alumni (2006)Medical Professor
Papa
Papa (2024)
Lucky Encounter
Lucky Encounter (1992)Master Lionhead
A Complicated Story
A Complicated Story (2013)Steven
The Island
The Island (1985)Teacher Cheung
Little Cop
Little Cop (1989)Drug Seller
It's a Drink! It's a Bomb!
It's a Drink! It's a Bomb! (1985)Lion Head
Mr. Cinema
Mr. Cinema (2007)Luk Yau
To Hell with the Devil
To Hell with the Devil (1982)Mr. Fong
Starry Is the Night
Starry Is the Night (1988)
The Goofy Gang
The Goofy Gang (1987)Yacht Repairman [cameo]
18 Times
18 Times (1988)David So
Goodbye Darling
Goodbye Darling (1987)Choi Sum
Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness (1988)Chu Kar-Mann
Double Trouble
Double Trouble (1984)Merlin Yau
Three: Going Home
Three: Going Home (2002)Photographer
From Here to Prosperity
From Here to Prosperity (1986)Audience at Magic Show
The Miracle Box
The Miracle Box (2004)Dr Fan
Mr. Sunshine
Mr. Sunshine (1989)Store manager
Sisters of the World Unite
Sisters of the World Unite (1991)
Friendly Ghost
Friendly Ghost (1985)Father Ngai
Gun Is Law
Gun Is Law (1983)
Charlie's Bubble
Charlie's Bubble (1981)
Sealed with a Kiss
Sealed with a Kiss (1981)
Warlords of the Golden Triangle
Warlords of the Golden Triangle (1987)Narrator
Happy Sixteen
Happy Sixteen (1982)