Acting
Mei Lanfang
Born 1894-10-22
Beijing, China
Department: Acting
Biography
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
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A Spray of Plum Blossoms
1931
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春节大联欢
1956
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The Worlds of Mei Lanfang
2000
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Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part II
1956
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The Dream of the Ancient Capital
1930
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贵妃醉酒
1956
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Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part I
1955
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Remorse at Death
1948
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白蛇传-断桥
1955
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天女散花
1920
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (16 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Worlds of Mei Lanfang | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2000 |
| Dream in the Garden | Du Liniang | Movie | 1960 | |
 | Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part II | Lanfang Mei | Movie | 1956 |
 | 春节大联欢 | 演员 | Movie | 1956 |
 | 贵妃醉酒 | 杨贵妃 | Movie | 1956 |
 | Goddess Luo River | Zhen / Luo Shen | Movie | 1955 |
 | Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part I | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1955 |
 | 白蛇传-断桥 | 白素贞 | Movie | 1955 |
| 白蛇传-断桥 | Director | Movie | 1955 |
 | Remorse at Death | Han Yuniang | Movie | 1948 |
| Remorse at Death | Screenplay | Movie | 1948 |
 | A Spray of Plum Blossoms | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1931 |
 | The Dream of the Ancient Capital | Ji Yu | Movie | 1930 |
| 木兰从军·走边 | Hua Mulan | Movie | 1926 | |
 | 天女散花 | Goddess | Movie | 1920 |
| 天女散花 | Director | Movie | 1920 |