Chinese actors who were born in 1944
Here are 6 famous actors from China were born in 1944:
Hua Chung
Hua Chung (April 2, 1944 Shandong-) also known as Tsung Hua, Hsung Hua, Wa Chung, Wah Chung, Lei Pin, Chung Hwa, Hwa Tsung, Pin Lei or Hua Tsung is a Chinese actor.
In addition to his acting career, Hua Chung is also a former professional tennis player. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 6 in singles and World No. 5 in doubles in the 1970s, making him one of the most successful Asian tennis players of all time. He represented Taiwan in the Davis Cup for over a decade and won numerous titles on the ATP tour. After retiring from tennis, he transitioned to acting and appeared in several popular Chinese TV dramas and films. He has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Chinese culture and entertainment, including the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor in 1993.
Karl Maka
Karl Maka (February 29, 1944 Taishan-) also known as Carl Mak, Karl Mak, Cark Mak, Ka Mak, Jia Mai, Kar Mak or Mak Ka Seung is a Chinese actor, film producer, film director, screenwriter and presenter.
Karl Maka was born in Taishan, China but his family moved to Hong Kong when he was still young. He started his career in the entertainment industry as a comedian in the 1970s, appearing in a number of popular television shows. He later transitioned to film and became known for his roles in action comedies, often collaborating with his frequent on-screen partner and friend, Sammo Hung.
Together, Maka and Hung formed the production company, Gar Bo Films, which produced a number of successful films in the 1980s and 1990s. Maka not only acted in these films, but also served as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Some of their most popular films include the "Aces Go Places" series, "My Lucky Stars," and "Wheels on Meals."
In addition to his film career, Maka also hosted television shows and produced television programs. He received numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2009.
Today, Karl Maka is considered one of the most influential figures in Hong Kong cinema history and is still active in the industry, occasionally making appearances in films and television shows.
Joe Cheung
Joe Cheung (July 24, 1944 Guangxi-) a.k.a. Tung Cho Cheung, Tung Cho Joe, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Cheung Tung Joe, Tung Joe Cheung, Cheung Tung Jo, 张同祖, 張同祖, Tung Jo Chang or Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung is a Chinese film director, actor, screenwriter and film producer.
He began his career in the film industry in the 1970s and has since directed and produced a number of successful films in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Cheung is particularly recognized for his work in the action and comedy genres.
Cheung started his career as an actor and gained popularity for his roles in films such as "The One-Armed Swordsman" and "The Chinese Boxer". In the 1980s, he shifted his focus to directing and produced several successful films, including "The Law with Two Phases" and "Sixty Million Dollar Man". Cheung has also written and produced a number of films, including "Magic Cop" and "The Top Bet".
Throughout his career, Cheung has received numerous nominations and awards, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director for his work on "Sixty Million Dollar Man". He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Hong Kong cinema and has made a significant contribution to the development of the film industry in Asia.
Zong-yao Tan
Zong-yao Tan (October 31, 1944 Beijing-November 30, 1998 Beijing) also known as Zong-Yao Tan, Zongrao Tan or Tan Zong Yao was a Chinese actor.
He was born in Beijing and graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. Tan appeared in over 100 films and television dramas and was known for his versatile acting skills. He first gained recognition for his role in the film "The Red Detachment of Women" in 1964. Throughout his career, he won several awards for his performances, including the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor in 1982. Tan was also a highly regarded acting teacher and taught at the Beijing Film Academy. He passed away in Beijing in 1998 at the age of 54.
Guangming Xu
Guangming Xu (May 1, 1944 Jinzhai County-) is a Chinese actor.
Born in Anhui Province, Guangming Xu graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing in 1964, and has since then played more than 100 characters in film and television dramas. He first gained recognition for his performance in the film "Manchurian Incident" (1984) and went on to star in several award-winning movies such as "Red Sorghum" (1987), "The Story of Qiu Ju" (1992), and "Farewell My Concubine" (1993). Xu has won numerous awards for his acting including Best Actor at the Tokyo International Film Festival and Golden Rooster Awards. In addition to his acting career, he has also served as the Vice President of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
Serge Lazareff
Serge Lazareff (August 7, 1944 Shanghai-) otherwise known as Sidney Smith is a Chinese actor and screenwriter.
Born to a Russian father and Chinese mother, Serge Lazareff grew up in Shanghai where he attended the Shanghai Theatre Academy. He started his career as a stage actor and made his film debut in the 1964 film "The Red Detachment of Women".
Lazareff gained popularity for his roles in the 1970s and 1980s, appearing in films such as "Breaking the Willow", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and "Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues". He was also a prolific writer, penning scripts for a number of films and TV shows such as "Astonishing Swordsman and Sorcerer of Han Dynasty" and "The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung".
Throughout his career, Serge Lazareff received numerous award nominations and was honored with the Best Screenplay Award at the 14th Golden Horse Awards for "Legend of the Fox". After retiring from acting and writing in the late 1990s, Lazareff moved to France where he continues to work in the entertainment industry as a producer and consultant.