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Charles "Charlie" 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]

Charles Fang
Born
Charles J. Fang

August 10, 1882
San Francisco, California, USA
OccupationActor

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.[2]


Selected filmography



References


  1. "Chinese Beat HCL". Boston Post. 11 Mar 1917. Retrieved 2021-03-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "At the Rialto". The Butte Miner. 8 May 1924. Retrieved 2021-03-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "First Chinaman of Film". The Miami Herald. 28 Sep 1919. Retrieved 2021-03-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Charlie Fang". Internet Broadway Database. August 15, 2021. Archived from the original on 2018-06-21. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  5. "The "Ragged Edge" is Story of Young Fools In Picture". Visailia Daily Times. September 8, 1923. p. 5. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  6. "Before Tinseltown, Wilkes-Barre". The Times-Tribune. 14 Apr 2013. Retrieved 2021-03-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "At the Strand". Escanaba Morning Press. 7 Dec 1916. Retrieved 2021-03-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)





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