John Shum Kin-Fun

Born: 1952-01-01 in Enping, Jiangmen, China

Known For: Acting

Biography

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

2024

Papa

2023

Where the Wind Blows ... (Executive Producer)

2013

A Complicated Story as Steven

2012

A Simple Life as Guest at Premiere

2009

Bodyguards and Assassins as Chun's Father

2008

Wushu ... (Producer)

2007

Mr. Cinema as Luk Yau

2006

McDull, the Alumni as Medical Professor

2004

New Police Story as Eric Chow
The Miracle Box as Dr Fan

2002

Three as Photographer (segment "Going Home")
Three: Going Home as Photographer

1992

Lucky Encounter as Master Lionhead

1991

Double Impact as Hong Kong Marine Police
The Banquet as Curly
Sisters of the World Unite
King of Chess as Ching Ling
Thousand Pieces of Gold ... (Executive Producer)

1990

Curry & Pepper as Chin Wontons

1989

Celebrity Talk Show as 岑建勋
Miracles: The Canton Godfather as Daily Sun Reporter
Pedicab Driver as Master 5
Seven Warriors ... (Presenter)
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose ... (Executive Producer)
Eight Taels of Gold ... (Producer)
Little Cop as Drug Seller
Mr. Sunshine as Store manager

1988

The Eighth Happiness as Audience member (cameo)
I Love Maria as Curly
Painted Faces as Stagehand
King of Stanley Market ... (Producer)
Starry Is the Night
Edge of Darkness as Chu Kar-Mann
Fury ... (Producer)
18 Times as David So

1987

Magnificent Warriors ... (Producer)
An Autumn's Tale ... (Producer)
The Wrong Couples ... (Producer)
Warlords of the Golden Triangle as Narrator
People's Hero ... (Producer)
Final Victory ... (Producer)
The Goofy Gang as Yacht Repairman [cameo]
Goodbye Darling as Choi Sum
Sapporo Story ... (Producer)

1986

Royal Warriors ... (Producer)
Legacy of Rage ... (Producer)
From Here to Prosperity as Audience at Magic Show
Where's Officer Tuba? as Photographer
Pom Pom Strikes Back as Beethoven
The Lunatics as Dr. Shum
Passion ... (Producer)
Brotherhood ... (Producer)
Kiss Me Goodbye ... (Producer)

1985

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars as Wormgrass
Yes, Madam! as Strepsil
The Island as Teacher Cheung
Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom as Beethoven
Night Caller ... (Executive Producer)
It's a Drink! It's a Bomb! as Lion Head
Welcome ... (Executive Producer)
Friendly Ghost as Father Ngai

1984

Wheels on Meals as Mental Patient (Laughing)
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street as Police Chief
Long Arm of the Law ... (Production Coordinator)
Pom Pom as Beethoven / Johnny
The Return of Pom Pom as Beethoven
Hong Kong 1941 ... (Producer)
Double Trouble as Merlin Yau

1983

Winners & Sinners as Curly
Gun Is Law

1982

To Hell with the Devil as Mr. Fong
Happy Sixteen

1981

All the Wrong Clues as Piano Player in Bar
Sealed with a Kiss
Charlie's Bubble

1980

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind as Interpol Officer