Wang Yin (actor)
Wang Yin (Chinese: 王引; 1911–1988) is a former Chinese actor and director from Hong Kong. Wang won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor twice, in 1962 and 1971.
Wang Yin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1911 Shanghai, China |
| Died | 1988 (aged 76–77) |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Spouse(s) | Yuen Mei-Wan |
Early life
On June 25, 1911, Wang was born as Wang Chunyuan (Chinese: 王春元) in Shanghai, China. Wang's ancestral home was in Tianjin.[1]
Career
Wang began his acting career with Jinan Film Company, appearing in his first film as an actor in 1929. In 1931, Wang became a director and directed his first film. From 1932 to 1940, Wang worked for several film studios, among them Yihua, Lianhua, Mingxing, and Xinhua. During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, he continued acting in what became known as Solitary Island. In 1947, Wang founded Liangyou Film Company in Hong Kong. He joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in 1950, and worked there for ten years. He remained active until the late 1970s.[1]
Filmography
Personal life
On April 13, 1947, Wang moved to Hong Kong. Wang's wife was Yuen Mei-Wan. In 1988, Wang died.[1]
References
- Stokes, Lisa Oldham (2007). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. pp. 464–465. ISBN 9780810864580.
