Chinese actors who deceased in 1969
Here are 2 famous actors from China died in 1969:
Kam Tong
Kam Tong (December 18, 1906 San Francisco-November 8, 1969 Costa Mesa) was a Chinese actor.
He started his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in various films, including "The Good Earth" (1937) and "Around the World in 80 Days" (1956). Kam Tong was best known for his role as Hey Boy in the television series "Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957-1963). He also made numerous guest appearances on other popular shows, such as "Perry Mason" and "The Twilight Zone". Kam Tong was a pioneer for Asian-American actors in Hollywood during a time when opportunities were very limited. His contributions to the film and television industry continue to inspire future generations.
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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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