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Chinese movie actors deceased in Lung cancer

Here are 6 famous actors from China died in Lung cancer:

Wong Jim

Wong Jim (March 16, 1941 Panyu District-November 24, 2004 Hong Kong) a.k.a. 黃霑, 黄沾, James Wong Jim, James Wong, wong4 zim1, 黃湛森, Jim Wong, Wong4 Jaam3 Sam1, Uncle Jim, huang2 zhan1, Wong Jum-sum or Wong Jim was a Chinese actor, film score composer, lyricist, film director, screenwriter, presenter and journalist. His children are called Ursule Wong, Wong Yue Hon and Wong Yue Man.

Wong Jim was born in Panyu District, Guangdong, China and later moved to Hong Kong where he became a significant figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. He started his career as a journalist and then transitioned into the entertainment industry in the 1960s. Wong Jim was a prolific songwriter and wrote numerous popular Cantonese and Mandarin songs for various artists. Some of his notable works include "Rose, Rose, I Love You" and "The Bund". Wong Jim also composed music scores for various films, including John Woo's "A Better Tomorrow".

In addition to his music career, Wong Jim also directed several movies, including "Don't Fool Me" and "The Bride with White Hair II". He also had a successful career as a screenwriter and wrote for various TV shows and movies. Wong Jim was known for his wit, humor and social activism. He was an influential figure and his work continues to be celebrated in Hong Kong's entertainment industry. Wong Jim passed away in 2004 due to lung cancer at the age of 63.

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Lung Fong

Lung Fong (February 4, 1954 China-November 14, 2008 Xi'an) also known as Fang Long, Chien Min, Li Chien Min, Jimmy Lee, Jimmy Lee Fong, Jimmy Lung Fong, Lee Kin-Man, Li Chien-Min, Fong Lung, Kin Man Lee, Chien-wen Li or Jimmy Lung was a Chinese film director, actor and stage combat.

Lung Fong was born in China in 1954 and began his career in the entertainment industry as a martial arts stuntman. He quickly became known for his impressive skills in stage combat, which led to his eventual success in the film industry. Lung Fong acted in and directed many martial arts films throughout his career, earning him a reputation as a skilled filmmaker and performer. Some of his notable films include "The Four Shaolin Challengers," "The Invincible Armour," and "The Magnificent Ruffians." In addition to his work in film, Lung Fong also taught martial arts and stage combat, passing on his skills to aspiring performers. He passed away in Xi'an in 2008 at the age of 54.

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Kwan Shan

Kwan Shan (April 20, 1933 Shenyang-October 1, 2012 Hong Kong) also known as San Kuan, Kuan Shan, Shan Guan or Shan Kwan was a Chinese actor. He had one child, Rosamund Kwan.

Kwan Shan began his acting career in Taiwan in the 1950s, and later moved to Hong Kong in the 1960s where he became a popular leading actor in the film industry. He appeared in over 150 films throughout his career spanning over five decades, including renowned martial arts films such as "Golden Swallow" and "Come Drink with Me". Kwan Shan also acted in television dramas, such as "The Bund" and "The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung". In addition to acting, he was also a successful producer and director. In 1991, Kwan Shan was awarded the Honorary Award for Outstanding Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards. He passed away at the age of 79 due to lung cancer.

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Kong Ngai

Kong Ngai (November 27, 2014 Guangdong Province-March 13, 2013 Hong Kong) a.k.a. Tang Siu Ji was a Chinese actor, stockbroker and opera singer.

He was best known for his work in the Golden Age of Cantonese Opera in the 1950s and 1960s, and is often considered one of the "Four Kings" of Cantonese opera. Outside of his opera career, Kong Ngai also worked as a stockbroker and was known for his business acumen. He later transitioned to acting and appeared in over 130 films and television dramas. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Kong Ngai was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Hong Kong government in 1994.

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Georg H. Schnell

Georg H. Schnell (April 11, 1878 Yantai-March 31, 1951 Berlin) a.k.a. Georg Schnell, Georg Heinrich, G. H. Schnell, G.H. Schnell, George Schnell, Schnell, Georg Heinrich Schnell, Georg Schnell/Schnell, George Snell, Georg H.Schnell or G.H.Schnell was a Chinese actor.

Georg H. Schnell was born in Yantai, China to German parents. He went on to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before beginning his career as a stage actor in Germany. He made his screen debut in 1916 and appeared in more than 80 films throughout his career.

Schnell was known for his versatility as an actor, playing a wide range of roles including villains, comedic characters, and romantic leads. He worked with some of the most prominent directors of his time, including Fritz Lang and Josef von Sternberg.

In addition to his work on screen, Schnell was also a prolific stage actor, appearing in productions throughout Germany and Europe. He was particularly acclaimed for his performances in Shakespearean plays.

Schnell's career was interrupted by World War II, during which time he was held as a prisoner of war by the Soviet Union. He returned to acting after the war, but his health began to decline and he retired from the profession in the early 1950s.

Georg H. Schnell passed away in Berlin in 1951 at the age of 72. He is remembered as one of the most iconic actors of the early German film industry.

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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.