Peter Chen Ho

    Peter Chen Ho

    July 1, 1929 (95 years old) in Shanghai, China

    Born as Chen Shang-Ho in Shanghai, Chen was widely regarded as the "King of Comedy" in the Mandarin film circle. His screen debut was "Qiu Jin, the Revolutionary Heroine" and later became a household name with "Songs of the Peach Blossom River". Comedy and musical were Chen's specialities. His acclaimed works include "Les Belles", "Love Parade", "The Dancing Millionairies", "Hong Kong Nocturne" and "Hong Kong Rhapsody". It was a sensation when Chen and fellow actress Betty Loh Ti were married in 1962, yet the relationship only lasted for five years. Chen died of bowel cancer in New York, on april 17, 1970. He was 40.

    Known For

    Hong Kong NocturneHong Kong Nocturne
    Sons of the Good EarthSons of the Good Earth
    The LarkThe Lark
    Divorce, Hong Kong StyleDivorce, Hong Kong Style
    The Fair SexThe Fair Sex

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