Chinese movie actors deceased in Stroke
Here are 4 famous actors from China died in Stroke:
Keye Luke
Keye Luke (June 18, 1904 Guangzhou-January 12, 1991 Whittier) also known as Key Luke, Lù Xīlín, Luk Sek Lam, 陸錫麟 or Luk Shek Lun was a Chinese actor, voice actor and painter.
He immigrated to the United States in 1927 to study architecture, but soon found his true passion was in acting. Luke started his career in Hollywood in the 1930s and became the first Asian-American actor to have a contract with a major studio. He appeared in over 150 films and television shows throughout his career, including notable roles such as Lee Chan in the Charlie Chan films and Kato in the Green Hornet serials. In addition to his acting career, Luke was also a talented painter and had many of his works featured in galleries and museums. He was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild and worked tirelessly to promote equal representation of Asian-Americans in Hollywood. Luke passed away in 1991 at the age of 86.
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Alan Tang
Alan Tang (September 20, 1946 Shunde District-March 29, 2011 Mong Kok) a.k.a. Deng Guangrong, Alan Tang Kwong-Wing, Kong Wing Tang, Teng Kuang Jung, Kwong Wing Tang, Deng Guang Rong, Alan K.W. Tang, Teng Kwong Wing, Tang Kwong Wing, Alan Kuang-Yung Teng, Dang Gwong Wing, Alan Tang Kong Wing, Alan Tang Kwong Wing, Tang Kong Wing, Kuang-jung Teng, Alan Teng, The Prince, Dèng Guāngróng or The Student Prince was a Chinese actor, film producer, film director and screenwriter. He had two children, Tang Yip Yan and Tan Yip Wai.
Alan Tang began his career in the entertainment industry as a singer, releasing several albums and becoming popular in Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1970s. He later transitioned to acting and starred in over 80 films including "The Blood Brothers" and "The Bund". Tang was known for his suave and charismatic on-screen persona, and was often referred to as the "Prince of Hong Kong cinema".
Aside from his work in film, Tang was also a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He founded several companies including a production company, a recording label, and a chain of karaoke bars.
In 2011, Tang passed away at the age of 64 from a heart attack in his apartment in Mong Kok. He was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in recognition of his contributions to the film industry.
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Bu Wancang
Bu Wancang (November 27, 2014 Anhui-November 27, 1974 Hong Kong) otherwise known as Richard Poh, Wancang Bu or Baak Maan Chong was a Chinese screenwriter, film director, cinematographer and actor.
Born in Anhui, China in 1915, Bu Wancang showed an early interest in film and attended the Shanghai Film School. He started his career in the film industry as a writer and film editor, later becoming a director and cinematographer. Bu was known for his innovative storytelling and creative use of lighting and camera techniques.
In 1949, Bu moved to Hong Kong due to political turmoil in China and continued his work in the film industry there. He directed over 100 films in his career, including The Kingdom and the Beauty (1959) which won the Best Picture Award at the Asian Film Festival.
Bu was also an accomplished actor, appearing in a number of films throughout his career including his own productions. In 1974, Bu died on his 59th birthday in Hong Kong due to a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy in Chinese cinema that is still celebrated to this day.
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Kun Li
Kun Li (February 18, 1930 Tianjin-March 12, 2008 Taipei) otherwise known as Li Kwun, Quin Lee, Lee Quinn, Xin Liang Li, Lee Kwan, Kwan Lee, Kuen Li, Li Kun, Li Quinn, Lee Sum Leung, Li Kuen, Li Chuan, Li Quin or Lee Kun was a Chinese actor.
Kun Li began his acting career in the 1950s and starred in over 100 films throughout his career. He was known for his roles in martial arts films and was a member of the famous Shaw Brothers Studio in Hong Kong. Li also acted in television dramas and theater productions. He received numerous awards for his acting performances, including the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor in 1970. Li was also known for his philanthropy work, particularly for his efforts to promote Taiwan's performing arts and culture. He was a supporter of the Red Cross and established the Kun Li Charity Foundation to aid those in need. Li passed away in 2008 at the age of 78 due to liver cancer.
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