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Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong in “Princess Turandot”, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1937

Anna May Wong (January 3, 1905-February 3, 1961) was the first truly notable Chinese American Hollywood actress. Born Wong Liu Tsong (黃柳霜, pinyin: Huáng Liǔshuāng) in Los Angeles, California, she began playing bit parts as a teenager. Her first role was in the silent film, The Red Lantern (1919) with Alla Nazimova, as an uncredited extra. Her ethnicity prevented her from getting choice parts, especially romantic ones due to the Hays code anti-miscegenation rules. When MGM was casting for the The Good Earth (1937), she was passed up for the lead female role of O-lan because Paul Muni, an actor of European descent, was to play Wang Lung, O-lan's husband. Even though Muni was to be wear heavy make up to look Asian, industry regulations prevented her from playing romantic roles opposite actors of different ethnicity.

Despite this discrimination, she had a number of significant film roles. Her first starring role was in The Toll of the Sea (1921). Anna May travelled throughout Europe, and was one of the leads in the British film, Piccadilly (1929). She has also made films in German and French. In addition, she co-starred with Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express (1932) and with Lana Turner in Portrait in Black. She toured extensively on the stage throughout Europe and the United States, including opposite Vincent Price in Princess Turandot , a stage version of Giacomo Puccini’s opera.

Partial filmography

  • The Red Lantern (1919) uncredited
  • The Toll of the Sea (1921) as Lotus Flower
  • The Thief of Baghdad (1924)
  • Peter Pan (1924) as Tiger Lily
  • Piccadilly (1929)as Shosho
  • Shanghai Express (1932) as Hui Fei
  • A Study in Scarlet (1933)
  • Dangerous to Know (1937)
  • Daughter of Shanghai (1937)
  • Portrait In Black (1960)

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She toured extensively on the stage throughout Europe and the United States, including opposite Vincent Price in Princess Turandot , a stage version of Giacomo Puccini’s opera. Danza now hosts his own TV talk show, The Tony Danza Show. In addition, she co-starred with Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express (1932) and with Lana Turner in Portrait in Black. He received critical acclaim for his performance in the 1999 Broadway revival of the Eugene O'Neill play The Iceman Cometh. She has also made films in German and French. His movie debut was in the comedy The Hollywood Knights (1980), which was followed by Going Ape! (1981). Anna May travelled throughout Europe, and was one of the leads in the British film, Piccadilly (1929). He was nominated for an Emmy Award for a guest-starring role in the TV series The Practice.

Her first starring role was in The Toll of the Sea (1921). Danza is probably best-known for his appearances in the TV sitcoms Taxi (1978-1983) and Who's the Boss? (1984-1992). Despite this discrimination, she had a number of significant film roles. He was a boxer when he began his acting career. Even though Muni was to be wear heavy make up to look Asian, industry regulations prevented her from playing romantic roles opposite actors of different ethnicity. Born Antonio Iadanza in Brooklyn, New York, he attended the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. When MGM was casting for the The Good Earth (1937), she was passed up for the lead female role of O-lan because Paul Muni, an actor of European descent, was to play Wang Lung, O-lan's husband. Tony Danza (born April 21, 1951) is an American actor.

Her ethnicity prevented her from getting choice parts, especially romantic ones due to the Hays code anti-miscegenation rules. Family Law (2000) ... Joe Cortese. Her first role was in the silent film, The Red Lantern (1919) with Alla Nazimova, as an uncredited extra. The Practice (1999). Born Wong Liu Tsong (黃柳霜, pinyin: Huáng Liǔshuāng) in Los Angeles, California, she began playing bit parts as a teenager. Norman Waters. Anna May Wong (January 3, 1905-February 3, 1961) was the first truly notable Chinese American Hollywood actress. Noah (1998) ..

Portrait In Black (1960). Barney Gorman. Daughter of Shanghai (1937). The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998) .. Dangerous to Know (1937). Tony DiMeo. A Study in Scarlet (1933). The Tony Danza Show (1997) (series) ..

Shanghai Express (1932) as Hui Fei. Juror #7. Piccadilly (1929)as Shosho. 12 Angry Men (1997) .. Peter Pan (1924) as Tiger Lily. Sal. The Thief of Baghdad (1924). North Shore Fish (1996) ..

The Toll of the Sea (1921) as Lotus Flower. Co-host. The Red Lantern (1919) uncredited. Bob Hope: Laughing with the Presidents (1996) .. Cameo. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) ..

Tony Canetti. Hudson Street (1995) (series) .. Tom Acton. Deadly Whispers (1995) ..

Vinnie, the Alligator. The Mighty Jungle (1994) (series) (voice) .. Constible Farace. Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991) ..

Mickey Campbell. Baby Talk (1991) (series) (voice) .. Rowdy Patron. The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991) ..

Vic Ross. Freedom Fighter (1988) .. Jerry Rosenberg. Doing Life (1986) ..

Tony Micelli. Who's the Boss? (1984) (series) .. Dennis. Single Bars, Single Women (1984) ..

Pony Lambretta. Murder Can Hurt You (1980) .. Tony Banta. Taxi (1978) (series) ..

New York Cab Driver. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) .. Louie Crisci. A Brooklyn State of Mind (1997) ..

Moe. The Girl Gets Moe (1997) (on video) .. Sid. Glam (1997) ..

Himself. Dear God (1996) .. D'Avalon. Illtown (1996) ..

Mel Clark. Angels in the Outfield (1994) (Disney) .. Cameo. I'm From Hollywood (1992) ..

Doug Simpson. She's Out of Control (1989) .. Terry. Cannonball Run II (1984) ..

Foster. Going Ape! (1981) .. Duke. The Hollywood Knights (1980) ..