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Peter Chen Ho

Acting
40 years oldShanghai, China

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.

Personal Details

Born
July 1, 1929 - April 16, 1970 (age 40)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Shanghai, China
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

陳厚
Chen Shang-Ho
Chan Hau
Hou Chen
Peter Chen Hou

Movies (50)

Whose Baby Is in the Classroom?
5.0

Whose Baby Is in the Classroom?

as Chen Zi Feng

1970

The Millionaire Chase

The Millionaire Chase

as Peter

1969

Dear Murderer

Dear Murderer

as Tu Chang

1969

裸尸痕

裸尸痕

as Tu Chang

1969

Divorce, Hong Kong Style

Divorce, Hong Kong Style

as Mai Hsien-Hou

1968

The Brain-Stealers

The Brain-Stealers

as Xiao Jia-Wen

1968

Forever Diamonds

Forever Diamonds

as Chang Zhi-Xian

1968

The Boat Girl

The Boat Girl

as Qiao Jian-Hua

1968

Hong Kong Rhapsody

Hong Kong Rhapsody

as Chen Tzu-Hsin

1968

Blue Skies

Blue Skies

as Li Yan Nan

1967

Sing High, Sing Low

Sing High, Sing Low

as Li Hao-Ran

1967

Four Sisters

Four Sisters

as Ma Da Wei (David Ma)

1967

Hong Kong Nocturne
5.6

Hong Kong Nocturne

as Chen Tze Ching

1967

The Joy of Spring

The Joy of Spring

as Teacher Yang

1966

The Mating Season

The Mating Season

as Cao Zhong-nian

1966

Till the End of Time

Till the End of Time

as Chang Cho-Ming

1966

Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore

Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore

as Peter Chen

1965

The Lark
5.5

The Lark

as Liu Shi Tai

1965

Sons of the Good Earth
5.1

Sons of the Good Earth

as Yu Jui

1965

The Dancing Millionairess
6.0

The Dancing Millionairess

as Chen Hun-Mai

1964

The Lady and the Thief

The Lady and the Thief

as Li Yi-Ming

1963

Bitter Sweet

Bitter Sweet

as Luo Zhong-Heng

1963

Stranger Than Fiction

Stranger Than Fiction

1963

Love Parade

Love Parade

as Michael Shi

1963

The Tryst
3.5

The Tryst

as Peng Shi-Da

1962

When the Poles Meet

When the Poles Meet

1961

The Pistol

The Pistol

as Little Zhang/Chang

1961

Bride For Rent

Bride For Rent

as Li Wen-Qing

1961

The Husband's Secret

The Husband's Secret

1961

The Fair Sex

The Fair Sex

as Chao

1961

Kiss for Sale

Kiss for Sale

as Tien Hu

1961

Les Belles
6.5

Les Belles

as Ma Ying

1961

All the Best

All the Best

as Peter

1961

How to Marry a Millionaire

How to Marry a Millionaire

1960

Rendezvous in the South Sea

Rendezvous in the South Sea

1960

Desire

Desire

as Peter Lu

1959

Appointment with Death

Appointment with Death

1959

Husband's Lover

Husband's Lover

as Mr Zhou

1959

Calendar Girl

Calendar Girl

as Liu Bucheng

1959

Spring Song

Spring Song

as Monkey

1959

Cinderella and her little Angels

Cinderella and her little Angels

as Lin Fu

1959

Our Sister Hedy
6.5

Our Sister Hedy

as Sun Ruhao

1957

The Battle of Love

The Battle of Love

as Tao Wen-ping

1957

Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi

Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi

as Chen Ta Nien

1957

Mambo Girl
5.8

Mambo Girl

as Danian / Wong Ta-Nien

1957

Black Tulip

Black Tulip

1956

Backyard Adventures

Backyard Adventures

Music (Sound)

1955

Camille

Camille

1955

Lady Balsam's Conquest

Lady Balsam's Conquest

1955

Love & Obligation

Love & Obligation

1955