Mei Lanfang
Acting·October 22, 1894·† August 8, 1961 — 66 years old·Beijing, China
Mei Lan (October 22, 1894 – August 6, 1961), better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was a Chinese Peking opera performer. Noted mostly for playing female roles, he earned the title "Queen of Peking Opera". In his five-decade-long career on stage, his smooth and poised style brought him international acclaim, becoming the first person to bring Peking Opera to foreign countries.
Known For
Filmography · 13
2000The Worlds of Mei Lanfang1960Dream in the GardenDu Liniang1956Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part IILanfang Mei1956春节大联欢演员1956贵妃醉酒杨贵妃1955Goddess Luo RiverZhen / Luo Shen1955Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part I1955白蛇传-断桥白素贞 · Director1948Remorse at DeathHan Yuniang · Screenplay1931A Spray of Plum Blossoms1930The Dream of the Ancient CapitalJi Yu1926木兰从军·走边Hua Mulan1920天女散花Goddess · Director