Chinese actors who deceased in 1970
Here are 2 famous actors from China died in 1970:
Peter Chen Ho
Peter Chen Ho (July 1, 1929 Shanghai-April 16, 1970 New York City) a.k.a. Hou Chen or Shanghou Chen was a Chinese actor.
Peter Chen Ho began his acting career in Hong Kong in the 1950s and quickly gained fame for his talent in martial arts films. He starred in over 40 films in Hong Kong and Taiwan, including classics such as "The Magnificent Concubine" and "The Lovers". In the 1960s, he moved to the United States where he continued to act in films, including "The Green Berets" with John Wayne.
Aside from his career in film, Peter Chen Ho was also a talented artist and calligrapher. He studied at the Shanghai School of Fine Arts and later became involved in the New York Chinese Calligraphers Association. Chen Ho tragically died at the age of 41 from a heart attack while filming a movie in New York City, leaving behind a legacy in the Hong Kong film industry.
Peter Chen Ho was born on July 1, 1929, in Shanghai, China, and was the eldest of seven siblings. His father was a businessman, and his family was quite well-off. In his teen years, Chen Ho was already showing an interest in the arts, and he started studying at the Shanghai School of Fine Arts. After graduating, he joined the China Art Film Studio, where he began his acting career.
During his early acting years, Chen Ho worked alongside many other renowned actors of his time, including Grace Chang, Lin Dai, and Jimmy Wang Yu. He soon gained a reputation for his exceptional martial arts skills, and many of his popular movies of the 1950s and 1960s were action films.
In the latter part of his career, Chen Ho began acting in American films like "The Green Berets" and "Dimension 5". He was also a talented calligrapher and painter, and his works were widely exhibited in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States.
Despite his success, Chen Ho suffered from heart disease throughout his life. He passed away on April 16, 1970, while filming a movie in New York City, leaving behind his wife and two children. Chen Ho's contributions to the world of films, martial arts, and arts are remembered to this day.
Zhizhi Zhang
Zhizhi Zhang (November 17, 2014 Changzhou-October 29, 1970) also known as Chi-Chik Cheung, Zhi-zhi Zhang or Zhang Zhizhi was a Chinese actor.
Zhizhi Zhang rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s for his roles in several Chinese films such as "Spring Silkworms" and "Bridge". He was known for his versatility as an actor and for his ability to portray a wide range of characters. His career spanned decades and he continued to act in films until his death in 1970 at the age of 56. In addition to his work in film, Zhang was also an accomplished director and producer. He was regarded as one of the most influential figures in Chinese cinema and his contributions to the industry continue to be celebrated to this day.
Zhang had a difficult personal life, as he was imprisoned during the Cultural Revolution in the 1960s for his political beliefs. Despite this, he continued to work on films and was released from prison in 1969. Tragically, he passed away just a year later, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Chinese cinema. In his honor, the China Film Association established the Zhizhi Zhang Memorial Award in 1980, which is presented annually to talented young filmmakers in China. Zhang was known for his dedication to his craft and his commitment to improving the quality of Chinese cinema. He was a true pioneer in his field and his work continues to be celebrated around the world.