Peter Chen Ho

Biography

Born as Chen Shang-Ho in Shanghai, Chen was widely regarded as the "King of Comedy" in the Mandarin film circle. His screen debut was "Qiu Jin, the Revolutionary Heroine" and later became a household name with "Songs of the Peach Blossom River". Comedy and musical were Chen's specialities. His acclaimed works include "Les Belles", "Love Parade", "The Dancing Millionairies", "Hong Kong Nocturne" and "Hong Kong Rhapsody". It was a sensation when Chen and fellow actress Betty Loh Ti were married in 1962, yet the relationship only lasted for five years. Chen died of bowel cancer in New York, on april 17, 1970. He was 40.

Known For

Sons of the Good Earth

as Yu Jui

Mambo Girl

as Danian / Wong Ta-Nien

Hong Kong Nocturne

as Chen Tze Ching

The Lark

as Liu Shi Tai

Our Sister Hedy

as Sun Ruhao

Les Belles

as Ma Ying

The Tryst

as Peng Shi-Da

Whose Baby Is in the Classroom?

as Chen Zi Feng

The Dancing Millionairess

as Chen Hun-Mai

Four Sisters

as Ma Da Wei (David Ma)