Chinese actors who deceased at age 57
Here are 2 famous actors from China died at 57:
Zheng Junli
Zheng Junli (December 6, 1911 Shanghai-April 23, 1969 Shanghai) also known as Junli Zheng, Zhèng Jūnlǐ, Jun-li Zheng, 鄭君里, 郑君里, ZHENG Junli, Zheng Jun-Li or Cheng Kwan-Lee was a Chinese film director and actor. He had one child, Zheng Dali.
Zheng Junli began his career in theater before transitioning to film in the 1930s. He is often regarded as one of the pioneers of Chinese cinema and is known for directing films such as "Crows and Sparrows" (1949) and "Street Angel" (1937). However, like many artists in China during that time, Zheng faced political and artistic restrictions during the Cultural Revolution and was unable to work on films. He passed away in Shanghai in 1969 due to health complications. Despite his relatively short career, Zheng Junli's impact on Chinese cinema continues to be celebrated and studied to this day.
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Shi Hui
Shi Hui (April 5, 2015 Tianjin-December 1, 1957 Shanghai) a.k.a. Hui Shi, Yutao Shi or Shi Yutao was a Chinese film director and actor.
He died caused by suicide.
Shi Hui was born in Tianjin, China on April 5, 1915, and began his career as an actor in the 1930s. He later transitioned into directing and became known for his work in the film industry during China's Golden Age of cinema. Some of his notable works include "Chasing Love in Spring" and "The Sowers". Despite his success, Shi Hui faced personal struggles and suffered from depression. He tragically took his own life on December 1, 1957, in Shanghai, China, at the age of 42. His contributions to Chinese cinema continue to be appreciated and acknowledged to this day.
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