Mei Lanfang

Biography

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

A Spray of Plum Blossoms

春节大联欢

as 演员

The Dream of the Ancient Capital

as Ji Yu

天女散花

as Goddess

Goddess Luo River

as Zhen / Luo Shen

Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part I

Remorse at Death

as Han Yuniang

Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part II

as Lanfang Mei

The Worlds of Mei Lanfang

贵妃醉酒

as 杨贵妃