Mei Lanfang

Acting

Born 1894-10-22 · died 1961-08-08 · Beijing, China

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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

春节大联欢A Spray of Plum BlossomsThe Worlds of Mei LanfangMei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part II贵妃醉酒Goddess Luo RiverMei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part I白蛇传-断桥Remorse at DeathThe Dream of the Ancient Capital