Yang Chi-Ching

Yang Chi-Ching

Deceased · Born: Feb 11, 1919 · Died: Apr 30, 1984

Personal Details

BornFeb 11, 1919 Longping, Hebei Province, China

Biography

Yang Chi-Ching, a renowned Chinese actor hailing from Hebei Province, embarked on his cinematic journey in 1941, swiftly gaining recognition by starring in several productions for Shanghai's prestigious film companies, Hwa Ying and Chung Luen. In 1947, he made a pivotal decision to join the esteemed Cathay Film Company, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.

As fate would have it, Yang Chi-Ching relocated to Hong Kong in 1951, where he would go on to spend over three decades of his life, solidifying his reputation as a stalwart of the film industry. His impressive tenure at Shaw Brothers, spanning more than 30 years, saw him appear in an astonishing number of over 100 movies, showcasing his remarkable versatility and range as an actor.

Throughout his illustrious career, Yang Chi-Ching consistently demonstrated his exceptional talent, effortlessly navigating a wide array of roles with ease, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Furthermore, his personal life was intertwined with that of the film industry, as his wife, Chan Wan Wa, also a celebrated actress, shared in his passion for the craft, making them a formidable duo in the world of Chinese cinema.

Career

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2001
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1985
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1984
{"id":97301,"title":"Shao Lin chuan ren","year":"1983","character":"Innkeeper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shao-lin-chuan-ren","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97301.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":221351,"title":"Kid from Kwang Tung","year":"1982","character":"Magistrate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kid-from-kwang-tung","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221351.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":80688,"title":"Xiao zi you zhong","year":"1982","character":"Boss Heung","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/xiao-zi-you-zhong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80688.jpg"},"released":1}
Xiao zi you zhong
Xiao zi you zhong as Boss Heung
{"id":221151,"title":"Heroes Shed No Tears","year":"1980","character":"Ah Gen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heroes-shed-no-tears","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221151.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221151.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":123720,"title":"Wu yi bian fu","year":"1980","character":"Keeper Feng","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wu-yi-bian-fu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123720.jpg"},"released":1}
Wu yi bian fu
Wu yi bian fu as Keeper Feng
{"id":223812,"title":"Avenging Warriors of Shaolin","year":"1979","character":"Restaurant boss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/avenging-warriors-of-shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223812.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":222287,"title":"Dirty Ho","year":"1979","character":"Art Admirer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dirty-ho","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222287.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222287.jpg"},"released":1}
Dirty Ho
Dirty Ho as Art Admirer
{"id":119489,"title":"Full Moon Scimitar","year":"1979","character":"Master Nan Gong","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/full-moon-scimitar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119489.jpg"},"released":1}
Full Moon Scimitar
Full Moon Scimitar as Master Nan Gong
{"id":101264,"title":"The Kung Fu Instructor","year":"1979","character":"Commissioner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kung-fu-instructor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101264.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101264.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":130028,"title":"The Avenging Eagle","year":"1978","character":"Se Ma Sun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-avenging-eagle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_130028.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_130028.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":129392,"title":"The Proud Youth","year":"1978","character":"Bingji","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-proud-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129392.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":125854,"title":"Swordsman and Enchantress","year":"1978","character":"Red Peach","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swordsman-and-enchantress","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125854.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":124189,"title":"Clan of Amazons","year":"1978","character":"Chang Mantian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clan-of-amazons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124189.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124189.jpg"},"released":1}
Clan of Amazons
Clan of Amazons as Chang Mantian
{"id":227454,"title":"The Sentimental Swordsman","year":"1977","character":"Monk Xin Mei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sentimental-swordsman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227454.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":223100,"title":"Chinatown Kid","year":"1977","character":"Restaurant Owner Chen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chinatown-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223100.jpg"},"released":1}
Chinatown Kid
Chinatown Kid as Restaurant Owner Chen
{"id":222736,"title":"Death Duel","year":"1977","character":"Chief Yang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-duel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222736.jpg"},"released":1}
Death Duel
Death Duel as Chief Yang
{"id":221372,"title":"Black Magic 2","year":"1976","character":"White Magican","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-magic-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221372.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Black Magic 2
Black Magic 2 as White Magican
{"id":124030,"title":"Liu xing hu die jian","year":"1976","character":"Lu Man Tien \/ Navigator of Lung Men Soc","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/liu-xing-hu-die-jian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124030.jpg"},"released":1}
Liu xing hu die jian
Liu xing hu die jian as Lu Man Tien / Navigator of Lung Men Soc
{"id":226027,"title":"The 14 Amazons","year":"1972","character":"Minister Kou Chun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-14-amazons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226027.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226027.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The 14 Amazons
The 14 Amazons as Minister Kou Chun
{"id":133931,"title":"Man of Iron","year":"1972","character":"Boss Yu Zhen-Ting","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-of-iron-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133931.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133931.jpg"},"released":1}
Man of Iron
Man of Iron as Boss Yu Zhen-Ting
{"id":224702,"title":"Duel of Fists","year":"1971","character":"Old Drunken Fighter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/duel-of-fists","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224702.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Duel of Fists
Duel of Fists as Old Drunken Fighter
{"id":121418,"title":"The Anonymous Heroes","year":"1971","character":"Adjunctant Wang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-anonymous-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121418.jpg"},"released":1}
The Anonymous Heroes
The Anonymous Heroes as Adjunctant Wang
{"id":226715,"title":"Vengeance!","year":"1970","character":"Jin Zhi Quan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vengeance-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226715.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Vengeance!
Vengeance! as Jin Zhi Quan
{"id":226622,"title":"The Twelve Gold Medallions","year":"1970","character":"Sung Hsi-cheng","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-twelve-gold-medallions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226622.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":125370,"title":"The Flying Dagger","year":"1969","character":"Chao Lei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flying-dagger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125370.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":221405,"title":"Golden Swallow","year":"1968","character":"Poison Dragon Wang Xiong","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/golden-swallow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221405.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Golden Swallow
Golden Swallow as Poison Dragon Wang Xiong
{"id":125884,"title":"Duo hun ling","year":"1968","character":"Master swordsman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/duo-hun-ling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125884.jpg"},"released":1}
Duo hun ling
Duo hun ling as Master swordsman
{"id":123585,"title":"The Sword of Swords","year":"1968","character":"Ling Han","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sword-of-swords","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123585.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":227588,"title":"The One-Armed Swordsman","year":"1967","character":"Long-Armed Devil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-one-armed-swordsman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227588.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227588.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The One-Armed Swordsman
The One-Armed Swordsman as Long-Armed Devil
{"id":223002,"title":"Come Drink with Me","year":"1966","character":"Tiao Chin-tang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/come-drink-with-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223002.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Come Drink with Me
Come Drink with Me as Tiao Chin-tang