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Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong

Acting

Born January 3, 1905 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Wong Liu Tsong (January 3, 1905 – February 3, 1961), known professionally as Anna May Wong, was an American actress whose long career spanned both silent and sound films, television, stage, and radio. Apart from being recognized as the the first Chinese-American movie star, as well as the first Asian-American to become an international star, she was also seen as an acclaimed fashion icon due to her being the one of the early stars to embrace the flapper look. Born near the Chinatown neighborhood of Los Angeles to second-generation Chinese-American parents, Wong became infatuated with the movi…

Known For · 40 titles

Climax!

Climax!

1954
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

1955
Adventures in Paradise

Adventures in Paradise

1959
Danger Man

Danger Man

1960
The Barbara Stanwyck Show

The Barbara Stanwyck Show

1960
Producers' Showcase

Producers' Showcase

1954
Asian Americans

Asian Americans

2020
Shanghai Express

Shanghai Express

1932
Song

Song

1928
The Savage Innocents

The Savage Innocents

1960
Hollywood Party

Hollywood Party

1937
Flame of Love

Flame of Love

1930
My China Film

My China Film

1936
The Thief of Bagdad

The Thief of Bagdad

1924
The Toll of the Sea

The Toll of the Sea

1923
Impact

Impact

1949
Drifting

Drifting

1923
Portrait in Black

Portrait in Black

1960
The Letter

The Letter

1956
Dangerous to Know

Dangerous to Know

1938
Searching for Anna May Wong

Searching for Anna May Wong

2020
Piccadilly

Piccadilly

1929
The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong

The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong

1951
Across to Singapore

Across to Singapore

1928
Mother o' Mine

Mother o' Mine

1921
The Chinese Parrot

The Chinese Parrot

1927
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery

Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery

1941
Lady from Chungking

Lady from Chungking

1942
When Were You Born

When Were You Born

1938
The Honorable Mr. Buggs

The Honorable Mr. Buggs

1927
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

1932
Dragon by the Tail

Dragon by the Tail

1961
King of Chinatown

King of Chinatown

1939
Daughter of Shanghai

Daughter of Shanghai

1937
Golden Gate Girls

Golden Gate Girls

2013
Peter Pan

Peter Pan

1924
Why Girls Love Sailors

Why Girls Love Sailors

1927
Limehouse Blues

Limehouse Blues

1934
Daughter of the Dragon

Daughter of the Dragon

1931
The White Mouse

The White Mouse

1921