Portrait of John Shum Kin-Fun

John Shum Kin-Fun

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.

Born: January 1, 1952

Place of Birth: Enping, Jiangmen, China

Filmography

2024
2013
2012
A Simple Life

as Guest at Premiere

2009
Bodyguards and Assassins

as Ah Suen's Father

2007
Mr. Cinema

as Luk Yau

2006
McDull, the Alumni

as Medical Professor

2004
New Police Story

as Eric Chow

2004
2002
Three

as Photographer (segment "Going Home")

2002
Going Home

as Photographer

1993
1992
Lucky Encounter

as Master Lionhead

1991
The Banquet

as Curly

1991
King of Chess

as Ching Ling

1991
Double Impact

as Hong Kong Marine Police

1990
Curry & Pepper

as Chin Wontons

1989
Mr. Sunshine

as Store manager

1989
Miracles: The Canton Godfather

as Daily Sun Reporter

1989
Little Cop

as Drug Seller

1989
1989
Pedicab Driver

as Master 5

1988
Edge of Darkness

as Chu Kar-Mann

1988
Painted Faces

as Stagehand

1988
18 Times

as David So

1988
I Love Maria

as Curly

1988
The Eighth Happiness

as Audience member (cameo)

1987
Goodbye Darling

as Choi Sum

1987
The Goofy Gang

as Yacht Repairman [cameo]

1986
1986
The Lunatics

as Dr. Shum

1986
Where's Officer Tuba?

as Photographer

1986
From Here to Prosperity

as Audience at Magic Show

1985
Yes, Madam!

as Strepsil

1985
The Island

as Teacher Cheung

1985
1985
Friendly Ghost

as Father Ngai

1984
Wheels on Meals

as Mental Patient (Laughing)

1984
1984
Pom Pom

as Beethoven / Johnny

1983
1982
1981
All the Wrong Clues

as Piano Player in Bar