About Chen Bai
Lived 1922 – 2002 (aged 80). Chen Bai was a Taiwanese film director, actor, director and screenwriter.
Bai Chen (; 22 May 1922 – 5 November 2002), born Tian Zuheng (Chinese: 田祖恒), was a Chinese film director, screenwriter, and actor.
Life and career Born in Suzhou, the son of a Hanlin Academy member, Bai became orphan of both parents when he was 11. After working as an actor in Shanghai, in 1946, he moved to Hong Kong, where he served as assistant director of Zhu Shilin and started appearing in small roles in films.
Following the launch of the Anti-Rightist Campaign, Bai was marked as a Rightist and sent to Anhui to work as a farm labourer. These final three films won several accolades, and contributed to launch the careers of actresses and Song Jia.
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Who was Chen Bai?
Chinese actor and director (1922-2002)
When was Chen Bai born?
Chen Bai was born on 22 May 1922 in Suzhou.
When did Chen Bai die?
Chen Bai died on 5 November 2002.
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Chen Bai was a film director, actor, director and screenwriter.
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Chen Bai was Taiwanese.
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