Charles Fang Explained

Charles Fang
Birth Name:Charles J. Fang
Birth Date:August 10, 1882
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, US
Occupation:Actor

Charles Fang was an American actor and comedian who was active in Hollywood primarily during the silent era.[1] [2] [3] He was active on Broadway from 1930 to 1935.[4] He was known during his time as "the greatest Chinese actor in America."[5]

Biography

Fang was born in San Francisco to parents from Canton, China.[6] He reportedly graduated from Yale University and served in the U.S. Navy before becoming a professional actor on the stage and screen.[7] Reportedly discovered by Rex Ingram, Fang also served as a cultural advisor and interpreter on film sets.

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 11 Mar 1917. Chinese Beat HCL. 2021-03-29. Boston Post. en.
  2. Web site: 8 May 1924. At the Rialto. 2021-03-29. The Butte Miner. en.
  3. Web site: 28 Sep 1919. First Chinaman of Film. 2021-03-29. The Miami Herald. en.
  4. Web site: August 15, 2021. Charlie Fang. live. August 16, 2021. Internet Broadway Database. https://web.archive.org/web/20180621041703/http://www.ibdb.com:80/broadway-cast-staff/charlie-fang-67464 . 2018-06-21 .
  5. News: September 8, 1923. The "Ragged Edge" is Story of Young Fools In Picture. 5. Visailia Daily Times. August 15, 2021.
  6. Web site: 14 Apr 2013. Before Tinseltown, Wilkes-Barre. 2021-03-29. The Times-Tribune. en.
  7. Web site: 7 Dec 1916. At the Strand. 2021-03-29. Escanaba Morning Press. en.

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