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Mei Lanfang
Acting
22 Oct 1894
† 08 Aug 1961
Beijing, China
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.
Also Known As
梅蘭芳, 梅兰芳, Мэй Ланьфан, Мэй Лань-фан, Ланьфан Мэй
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Mei Lanfang's Movies
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A Spray of Plum Blossoms
01 Apr 1931
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春节大联欢
11 Feb 1956
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The Dream of the Ancient Capital
31 Dec 1930
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天女散花
01 Jan 1920
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Goddess Luo River
01 Jan 1955
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Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part I
01 Jan 1955
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Remorse at Death
30 Jan 1948
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Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part II
23 Mar 1956
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The Worlds of Mei Lanfang
15 Feb 2000
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贵妃醉酒
01 Jan 1956
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白蛇传-断桥
01 Jan 1955
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Dream in the Garden
07 Dec 1960
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木兰从军·走边
01 Jan 1926