Personal Info
Birth date
1952-01-01 (73 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Enping, Jiangmen, China
Also known as
John Shum
岑建勋
John Sham
John Shum Kin-Fun
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
Wheels on Meals
6.9
Overview:
Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective, to save the beautiful Sylvia, a pickpocket.New Police Story
7.163
Overview:
Sent into a drunken tailspin when his entire unit is killed by a gang of thrill-seeking punks, disgraced Hong Kong police inspector Wing needs help from his new rookie partner, with a troubled past of his own, to climb out of the bottle and track down the gang and its ruthless leader.Double Impact
6.196
Overview:
Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend.Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
6.6
Overview:
The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. The team are released from prison to play detective in order to stop a ruthless gang from ruining their reputations, taking their lives, and that of a key witness in an upcoming trial. They must battle their way through and with the help of Muscles, take down the bad guys.Winners & Sinners
6.902
Overview:
Five friends are released from prison and do their best to stay out trouble. While trying to mind their own business (and run their 5-Star Cleaning Service), they are caught up in a war between rival Triad gangs fighting for control of the counterfeit currency market.My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
7.1
Overview:
The fallout resulting from a botched Triad gang smuggling job forces a young couple to separate - she becomes a kingpin’s unwilling moll and he travels to the Philippines to work as a contract killer. Six years later, the two are reunited in a chance encounter, but their rekindled emotions and people from their past lead them into extreme danger.Yes, Madam!
7.1
Overview:
Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport, with a hidden microfilm, wanted by a triad boss. Two ass-kicking women cops—one Chinese, one British—are on the case.Mr. Canton and Lady Rose
7.1
Overview:
A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old lady when her daughter comes to visit.Royal Warriors
6.7
Overview:
When a tough policewoman learns about a group of violent terrorists, she, along with her partner and a Japanese detective, does everything it takes to take them down.Bodyguards and Assassins
6.8
Overview:
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.A Simple Life
7.477
Overview:
The relationship between a middle-aged man and the elderly woman who has been the family's helper for sixty years.Legacy of Rage
7.191
Overview:
A man is framed for murder by his drug-dealing best friend who covets his girlfriend, leading to eight years in jail and a vow of revenge upon release.Curry & Pepper
6.2
Overview:
Two best friends and cop partners become the subject of a beautiful news reporter's documentary. The two soon find themselves competing for screen time as well as the love of the reporter while after a murderous arms dealer.Pedicab Driver
7
Overview:
Lo Tung and his friend Malted Candy, pedicab drivers working the streets of Macao, have both fallen in love. The problem is that both their objects of affection - one a baker, the other a prostitute - are working under cruel and lecherous bosses. Somehow, the pair must find a way to win the ladies' hearts and free them from their unpleasant jobs.An Autumn's Tale
7.3
Overview:
Hong Kong native Lee Kay moves to NYC's Chinatown while attending college. When she learns that her boyfriend's cheating, her cousin comforts her.Pom Pom
6
Overview:
Chau and Beethoven, two Hong Kong police detectives, go through misadventures to protect a young girl from a ruthless crime lord, as she possesses a ledger that contains all of the gangster's activities. In the mix is a tough, no-nonsense policewoman, who falls for one of the detectives. Written by Oliver ChuThe Banquet
5.2
Overview:
Developer Tsang Siu Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.Hong Kong 1941
5.957
Overview:
Years later, a woman narrates her personal story of the Japanese takeover of Hong Kong in 1941. She's Nam, young, attractive, daughter of a wealthy rice merchant, and prey to painful, disabling seizures. Her boyhood friend is Coolie Keung, whose family used to have wealth; he's now impoverished, a tough kid, a leader, in love with her. Into the mix steps Fay, cool and resourceful, an actor from the north, intent on getting to Gold Mountain in the US or Australia. They form a threesome, but the day they are to leave Hong Kong, the invasion stops them. Fay must rescue Keung from collaborators, Nam falls in love with Fay, and danger awaits their next attempt to escape.I Love Maria
6.2
Overview:
RoboCop as a woman... The Hero Gang is a nasty group of thugs terrorizing Hong Kong with their killer robots, Pioneers 1 and 2. While Pioneer 1 looks like an oridinary robot, Pioneer 2 has been modelled on Maria, the gang's #2 thug. When Pioneer 2 gets damaged during a mission to kill an outcast gang member, an inventor on the police force takes her and changes some of her programming. This new code, plus a few injuries to her logic center, start causing Pioneer 2 to develop her own personality.Three
5.9
Overview:
An anthology consisting of three horror shorts from different Asian directors: Memories by Kim Jee-woon, The Wheel by Nonzee Nimibutr, and Going Home by Peter Chan.Magnificent Warriors
6.5
Overview:
A daredevil airplane pilot and spy, who fights against the occupying Japanese forces in China, must rescue the ruler of the city of Kaal from the hands of a ruthless Japanese general and his advancing army.Where the Wind Blows
5.6
Overview:
The decades spanning story of two very different policemen who rise to power in Hong Kong during British rule, and end up at odds with both organised crime groups and the anti-corruption unit vowing to bring them down.Long Arm of the Law
7.013
Overview:
A group of desperate Chinese criminals hope to make a quick, effortless score in Hong Kong. Things go afoul, and the gang must hide out until the heat dies down, besmirched with the blood of an undercover cop.The Eighth Happiness
5.8
Overview:
Three oddball brothers go looking for love but unfortunately, their out-there personalities get in the way!The Lunatics
7.1
Overview:
A psychiatrist donates his time to help the mentally ill street people of Hong Kong. A reporter who hears about his activities accompanies him on his rounds.Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom
6
Overview:
Hong Kong detectives Chau and Beethoven join forces with Mr. Boo in a daring mission involving a jewelry heist and a museum caper.The Return of Pom Pom
6.5
Overview:
Hong Kong detectives Chau and Beethoven return in this sequel to "Pom Pom." This time out, they join forces with their boss, Inspector Chan, to find the notorious Flying Spider, who is suspected of stealing government money Chan was responsible for. Meanwhile, Beethoven falls in love with Flying Spider's daughter, Mimi.Acting
2024Papa as Unknown
2013A Complicated Story as Steven
2012A Simple Life as Guest at Premiere
2009Bodyguards and Assassins as Ah Suen's Father
2007Mr. Cinema as Luk Yau
2006McDull, the Alumni as Medical Professor
2004New Police Story as Eric Chow
2004The Miracle Box as Dr Fan
2002Three as Photographer (segment "Going Home")
2002Going Home as Photographer
1997星空下的傾情 (13 Episodes) as Unknown
1994Moving the Mountain as Himself
1993Guns of Dragon as Yip
1992Lucky Encounter as Master Lionhead
1991Sisters of the World Unite as Unknown
1991The Banquet as Curly
1991King of Chess as Ching Ling
1991Double Impact as Hong Kong Marine Police
1990Curry & Pepper as Chin Wontons
1989Mr. Sunshine as Store manager
1989Mr. Canton and Lady Rose as Daily Sun Reporter
1989Little Cop as Drug Seller
1989Celebrity Talk Show (1 Episode) as 岑建勋
1989Pedicab Driver as Master 5
1988Edge of Darkness as Chu Kar-Mann
1988Painted Faces as Stagehand
198818 Times as David So
1988Starry Is the Night as Unknown
1988I Love Maria as Curly
1988The Eighth Happiness as Audience member (cameo)
1987Goodbye Darling as Choi Sum
1987Warlords of the Golden Triangle as (Narrator)
1987The Goofy Gang as Yacht Repairman [cameo]
1986Pom Pom Strikes Back as Beethoven
1986The Lunatics as Dr. Shum
1986Where's Officer Tuba? as Photographer
1986From Here to Prosperity as Audience at Magic Show
1985It's a Drink! It's a Bomb! as Lion Head
1985Yes, Madam! as Strepsil
1985The Island as Teacher Cheung
1985Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom as Beethoven
1985Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars as Wormgrass
1985Friendly Ghost as Father Ngai
1984Double Trouble as Unknown
1984Wheels on Meals as Mental Patient (Laughing)
1984The Return of Pom Pom as Beethoven
1984Pom Pom as Beethoven / Johnny
1984Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street as Police Chief
1983Winners & Sinners as Curly
1983Gun Is Law as Unknown
1982Happy Sixteen as Unknown
1982To Hell with the Devil as Mr. Fong
1981Charlie's Bubble as Unknown
1981Sealed with a Kiss as Unknown
1981All the Wrong Clues as Piano Player in Bar
1980Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind as Interpol Officer
Production
2023Where the Wind Blows ... Executive Producer
2008Wushu ... Producer
1991The Banquet ... Producer
1991Thousand Pieces of Gold ... Executive Producer
1989Eight Taels of Gold ... Producer
1989Seven Warriors ... Producer
1989My Heart Is That Eternal Rose ... Executive Producer
1988King of Stanley Market ... Producer
1988I Love Maria ... Producer
1988Fury ... Producer
1987People's Hero ... Producer, Executive Producer
1987An Autumn's Tale ... Producer
1987The Wrong Couples ... Producer
1987Magnificent Warriors ... Producer
1987Sapporo Story ... Producer
1987Final Victory ... Producer
1986Legacy of Rage ... Producer
1986Brotherhood ... Producer
1986Kiss Me Goodbye ... Producer
1986Pom Pom Strikes Back ... Producer
1986Passion ... Producer
1986Royal Warriors ... Producer
1986The Lunatics ... Producer
1985Welcome ... Executive Producer
1985Night Caller ... Executive Producer
1984Hong Kong 1941 ... Producer
1984Double Trouble ... Production Supervisor
1984Long Arm of the Law ... Production Coordinator
1981Charlie's Bubble ... Production Consultant
Crew
1989Eight Taels of Gold ... Presenter
1989Mr. Sunshine ... Presenter
1989Seven Warriors ... Presenter
1988King of Stanley Market ... Presenter