Zhou Xinfang

Zhou Xinfang (Chinese: 周信芳; January 14, 1895 – March 8, 1975) was a Beijing Opera actor who specialized in old male role. He is considered one of the greatest grand masters of Beijing Opera, and the best known and leading member of the Shanghai School of Beijing Opera. He was persecuted and died during the Cultural Revolution. He was the father of Michael Chow and Tsai Chin and grandfather of actress China Chow. He was father-in-law to actor/director Ho Yi who is married to his youngest daughter Vivian Chow.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 14, 1895
Birth place
Zhejiang , Ningbo , Cixi City
Date of deathMarch 05, 1975
Place of death
Shanghai
Children
Tsai Chin
Michael Chow
Ho Yi

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  1. http://www.zhouxinfang.com/eshengpin.htm