Chinese actors who deceased in 2014
Here are 2 famous actors from China died in 2014:
Wu Tianming
Wu Tianming (October 19, 1939 Sanyuan County-March 4, 2014 Beijing) a.k.a. Tian-Ming Wu, Tianming Wu, Tian Ming Wu, Wú Tiānmíng, Wu Tian-Ming, Wu Tian Ming, Ng Tin Ming, Ng Tin-Ming or Ng Tien-Ming was a Chinese film producer, film director, actor and screenwriter. His child is called Yanyan Wu.
Wu Tianming was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Chinese cinema, known for his prolific career in both film production and direction. Throughout his career, Wu directed and produced numerous films that explored themes related to Chinese history and culture, such as "Old Well" and "The King of Masks". In addition to his work in the film industry, Wu also served as the head of the Beijing Film Academy and the China Film Group Corporation. Wu's contributions to Chinese cinema were recognized with several awards and honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Beijing International Film Festival in 2011. Despite his passing in 2014, Wu's impact on Chinese cinema continues to be felt to this day.
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Wu Ma
Wu Ma (September 22, 1942 Tianjin-February 4, 2014 Hong Kong) otherwise known as Fung Wu Ma, Fung Wo Ma, Ma Wo, Wuma Feng, Ma Ng, Feng Wu Ma, Wo Ma, Wu-Ma Feng, Ng Ma, Féng Hóngyuán, Wǔ Mǎ, Ng5 Maa5, Fung4 Wang4jyun4, Wu-Ma Fung, 午马, 午馬, 冯宏源, 馮宏源, Fun Wo-Ma or Wu Ma Feng was a Chinese film director, actor, film producer, screenwriter and comedian.
Wu Ma began his career in the late 1960s as an actor in the Shaw Brothers Studio films in Hong Kong. He played a variety of roles, from comedic to serious, and became known for his versatility as an actor. In addition to acting, Wu Ma also began directing films in the 1980s. He directed over 40 films during his career, including "The Dead and the Deadly" and "The Seventh Curse."
Wu Ma was also a prolific producer, screenwriter, and comedian. He wrote and produced many of the films he directed, and was known for his comedic timing and wit. Wu Ma continued working in the film industry until his death in 2014 at the age of 71. He is remembered as one of the most talented and versatile figures in Chinese cinema, and his contributions to the film industry continue to be celebrated today.
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