About La Thoại Tân
Lived 1937 – 2008 (aged 70–71). La Thoại Tân was a Vietnamese actor, television actor and film director.
La Thoại Tân is a pseudonym of Phạm Văn Tần (, 24 April 1937 – 13 March 2008), buddhist name Nhật Biện , who was a Vietnamese American actor and singer.
Biography
La Thoai Tan was born on April 24, 1937 in Saigon with the original name Pham Van Tan, is a multi-talented artist, in addition to acting, acting, and singing, he also works in the field of journalism. MC, film director.
Entering the art village, La Thoai Tan was famous as the "beautiful couple" of the Republic of Vietnam cinema before 1975.
Before 1975, La Thoai Tan was the main actor in films such as: Truong Chi My Nuong (1956), To Tinh (1963), Nang (1970), Ganh Hoa (1971), Le stone (1971), Tran Thi Diem Chau (1971), My House (1972), Newly Bloomed Flowers (1973), The Four Monsters of Saigon (1973), The Year of the Clown King Returns to the Village (1974).
In the field of theater, La Thoai Tan is also a known name in the drama programs of Kim Cuong, Tham Thuy Hang.
La Thoai Tan was also a popular comedian and his 45-minute funny story program was particularly prominent. In 1974, La Thoai Tan once collaborated with female artist Thanh Nga in a comedy show in Truong Xuan and Duy Ngoc concerts.
La Thoai Tan is also famous for his humorous songs specializing in satirizing bad habits in society such as: Confiding in money-strapped people, Single people, Slandering his wife...
After taking refuge and settling in California after the events of April 30, 1975, artist La Thoai Tan continued to perform artistic activities in the Vietnamese community, including Thuy Nga Center, sometimes working as a teacher. MC, until retirement.
Before his death, he lived with his wife, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh, and two children: Anna Pham and son Alex Pham, still living in California.
Career Drama Fear of wife is hero The daughter of Mrs Hằng Jealousy New shirt
Film
Trương Chi - Mỵ Nương (1956) Bóng người đi (1963) Silk of Love (1963) Gánh hàng hoa (1971) Tear of Stone (1971) Trần Thị Diễm Châu (1971) My Best Half (1972) Hoa Mới Nở (1973) Four Oddballs of Saigon Five Bumpkins (1974) Velvet Eyes Phật Thích Ca đắc đạo Tứ Quái Sài Gòn Đò Chiều The Daughter of Mrs Hằng Bloody Cassock Ngưu Lang – Chức Nữ Ly Rượu Mừng Gác Chuông Nhà thờ Người Chồng Bất Đắc Dĩ Biển Động Tổ Đặc Công 13 Vĩnh Biệt Tình Hè Family of Mrs Tư Family of Mrs Út The Lady of the Camellias (1990) Dưới hai màu áo
Television Channel 9's show 45 Minutes with Jolly Stories (45 phút chuyện vui), 1970s. Channel 9's show Group of comical kings (Tiếu vương hội), 1970s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was La Thoại Tân?
Vietnamese actor
When was La Thoại Tân born?
La Thoại Tân was born in 1937 in Ho Chi Minh City.
When did La Thoại Tân die?
La Thoại Tân died on 13 March 2008 in Los Angeles.
What was La Thoại Tân's occupation?
La Thoại Tân was an actor, television actor and film director.
What nationality was La Thoại Tân?
La Thoại Tân was Vietnamese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). La Thoại Tân. https://biography.guide/la-thoai-tan/
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