Charles Fang

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Charles Fang
Born
Charles J. Fang

August 10, 1882
OccupationActor

Charles 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 to 1935. [4] He was known during his time as "the greatest Chinese actor in America." [5]

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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

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  2. 1 2 "At the Rialto". The Butte Miner. 8 May 1924. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
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  4. "Charlie Fang". Internet Broadway Database. August 15, 2021. Archived from the original on 2018-06-21. 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.
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