Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1929-07-01
Day of Death
1970-04-16
Place of Birth
Shanghai, China
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.
Filmography (52)
Whose Baby Is in the Classroom?
1970
The Millionaire Chase
1969
Dear Murderer
1969
裸尸痕
1969
Divorce, Hong Kong Style
1968
The Brain-Stealers
1968
Forever Diamonds
1968
The Boat Girl
1968
Hong Kong Rhapsody
1968
Blue Skies
1967
Sing High, Sing Low
1967
Four Sisters
1967
Hong Kong Nocturne
1967
The Joy of Spring
1966