Charles Fang

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Charles Fang
Born
Charles J. Fang

August 10, 1882
San Francisco, California, USA
OccupationActor

Charles "Charlie" Fang was an American actor and comedian who was active in Hollywood primarily during the silent era.[1][2][3] He was active on Broadway from 1930-1935.[4] He was known during his time as "the greatest Chinese actor in America."[5]

Biography[]

Fang was born in San Francisco to parents from Canton, China.[6] He reportedly graduated from Yale University and served in the U.S. Navy before becoming a professional actor on the stage and screen.[7] Reportedly discovered by Rex Ingram, Fang also served as a cultural advisor and interpreter on film sets.[2]

Selected filmography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Chinese Beat HCL". Boston Post. 11 Mar 1917. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "At the Rialto". The Butte Miner. 8 May 1924. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  3. ^ "First Chinaman of Film". The Miami Herald. 28 Sep 1919. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  4. ^ "Charlie Fang". Internet Broadway Database. August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "The "Ragged Edge" is Story of Young Fools In Picture". Visailia Daily Times. September 8, 1923. p. 5. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "Before Tinseltown, Wilkes-Barre". The Times-Tribune. 14 Apr 2013. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  7. ^ "At the Strand". Escanaba Morning Press. 7 Dec 1916. Retrieved 2021-03-29.


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