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Mei Lanfang

Beijing opera artist

Died when: 66 years 290 days (801 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Mei Lanfang

Mei Lan (22 October 1894 – 8 August 1961), better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was a notable Peking opera artist in modern Chinese theater.

Mei was known as "Queen of Peking Opera".Mei was exclusively known for his female lead roles (dan) and particularly his "verdant-robed girls" (qingyi), young or middle-aged women of grace and refinement.

He was considered one of the "Four Great Dan", along with Shang Xiaoyun, Cheng Yanqiu, and Xun Huisheng.

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