Person
John Shum Kin-Fun
Actor · Producer · Crew· Enping, Jiangmen, China
John Shum Kin-Fun, often billed as John Sham, is a versatile Hong Kong actor and producer whose distinctive spectacles and curly hair make him instantly recognizable. Known for his comedic prowess in local cinema, Shum has also lent his talents to political activism, showcasing a multifaceted career beyond the silver screen.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Double Impact
Hong Kong Marine Police · 1991
New Police Story
Eric Chow · 2004
Wheels on Meals
Mental Patient (Laughing) · 1984
Bodyguards and Assassins
Chun's Father · 2009
Winners & Sinners
Curly · 1983
A Simple Life
Guest at Premiere · 2012
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Wormgrass · 1985
Filmography
54 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Papa | Film | |
| 2013 | A Complicated Story | Steven | Film |
| 2012 | A Simple Life | Guest at Premiere | Film |
| 2009 | Bodyguards and Assassins | Chun's Father | Film |
| 2008 | Wushu | Producer | Film |
| 2004 | New Police Story | Eric Chow | Film |
| 2002 | Three | Photographer (segment "Going Home") | Film |
| 2002 | Three: Going Home | Photographer | Film |
| 1994 | Moving the Mountain | Himself | Film |
| 1993 | Guns of Dragon | Yip | Film |
| 1992 | Lucky Encounter | Master Lionhead | Film |
| 1991 | Double Impact | Hong Kong Marine Police | Film |
| 1991 | The Banquet | Curly | Film |
| 1991 | King of Chess | Ching Ling | Film |
| 1991 | The Banquet | Producer | Film |
| 1991 | Thousand Pieces of Gold | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1990 | Curry & Pepper | Chin Wontons | Film |
| 1989 | Pedicab Driver | Master 5 | Film |
| 1989 | My Heart Is That Eternal Rose | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1989 | Eight Taels of Gold | Producer | Film |
| 1989 | Seven Warriors | Producer | Film |
| 1988 | I Love Maria | Curly | Film |
| 1988 | Painted Faces | Stagehand | Film |
| 1988 | Starry Is the Night | Film | |
| 1988 | The Eighth Happiness | Audience member (cameo) | Film |
| 1988 | I Love Maria | Producer | Film |
| 1988 | Fury | Producer | Film |
| 1988 | King of Stanley Market | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Final Victory | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Magnificent Warriors | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | An Autumn's Tale | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | People's Hero | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1986 | The Lunatics | Dr. Shum | Film |
| 1986 | Pom Pom Strikes Back | Beethoven | Film |
| 1986 | Brotherhood | Producer | Film |
| 1986 | Royal Warriors | Producer | Film |
| 1986 | Legacy of Rage | Producer | Film |
| 1986 | The Lunatics | Producer | Film |
| 1986 | Pom Pom Strikes Back | Producer | Film |
| 1985 | Yes, Madam! | Strepsil | Film |
| 1985 | Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom | Beethoven | Film |
| 1985 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars | Wormgrass | Film |
| 1985 | It's a Drink! It's a Bomb! | Lion Head | Film |
| 1985 | The Island | Teacher Cheung | Film |
| 1985 | Night Caller | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1984 | Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street | Police Chief | Film |
| 1984 | Pom Pom | Beethoven / Johnny | Film |
| 1984 | Wheels on Meals | Mental Patient (Laughing) | Film |
| 1984 | Long Arm of the Law | Production Coordinator | Film |
| 1984 | Hong Kong 1941 | Producer | Film |
| 1983 | Winners & Sinners | Curly | Film |
| 1982 | To Hell with the Devil | Mr. Fong | Film |
| 1981 | All the Wrong Clues | Piano Player in Bar | Film |
| 1980 | Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind | Interpol Officer | Film |
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