Chai Hong (often billed as Charlie from the Orient) was a Korea-born actor and comedian who appeared in a string of Hollywood comedies during the silent era. He was often referred to as "the Chinese Charlie Chaplin".[1][2]
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Born | Chai Young Hong 26 November 1885 Korea |
Died | ??? ??? |
Occupation | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1918-1922 |
Chai Hong was born in 1885 and subsequently raised by his grandmother, according to information he gave "Screenland" columnist Ogden Lawrence. He eventually immigrated to Hawaii and later to Los Angeles.[3] After working as a bellboy at the Hotel Alexandria, he broke into Hollywood after being scouted by L-KO.[4] He appeared in more than 20 films between 1918 and 1922; it's unknown what became of him after he left the industry.
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