Mei Lanfang

    Mei Lanfang

    October 22, 1894 (130 years old) in Beijing, China

    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

    The Worlds of Mei LanfangThe Worlds of Mei Lanfang
    A Spray of Plum BlossomsA Spray of Plum Blossoms
    The Dream of the Ancient CapitalThe Dream of the Ancient Capital
    春节大联欢春节大联欢
    Remorse at DeathRemorse at Death

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