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Peter Chen Ho

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

July 1, 1929

Died

April 16, 1970 (age 40)

Place of Birth

Shanghai, China

Also Known As

陳厚

Chen Shang-Ho

Chan Hau

Hou Chen

Peter Chen Hou

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

1970FilmWhose Baby Is in the Classroom?as Chen Zi Feng 1969FilmThe Millionaire Chaseas Peter 1969FilmDear Murdereras Tu Chang 1969Film裸尸痕as Tu Chang 1968FilmDivorce, Hong Kong Styleas Mai Hsien-Hou 1968FilmThe Brain-Stealersas Xiao Jia-Wen 1968FilmForever Diamondsas Chang Zhi-Xian 1968FilmThe Boat Girlas Qiao Jian-Hua 1968FilmHong Kong Rhapsodyas Chen Tzu-Hsin 1967FilmBlue Skiesas Li Yan Nan 1967FilmSing High, Sing Lowas Li Hao-Ran 1967FilmFour Sistersas Ma Da Wei (David Ma)1967FilmHong Kong Nocturneas Chen Tze Ching 1966FilmThe Joy of Springas Teacher Yang 1966FilmThe Mating Seasonas Cao Zhong-nian 1966FilmTill the End of Timeas Chang Cho-Ming 1965FilmMove Over, Darlingas Chen Qing-Yun 1965FilmHong Kong, Manila, Singaporeas Peter Chen 1965FilmThe Larkas Liu Shi Tai 1965FilmSons of the Good Earthas Yu Jui 1964FilmThe Dancing Millionairessas Chen Hun-Mai 1963FilmThe Lady and the Thiefas Li Yi-Ming 1963FilmBitter Sweetas Luo Zhong-Heng 1963FilmStranger Than Fiction 1963FilmLove Paradeas Michael Shi 1962FilmThe Trystas Peng Shi-Da 1961FilmWhen the Poles Meet 1961FilmThe Pistolas Little Zhang/Chang 1961FilmBride For Rentas Li Wen-Qing 1961FilmThe Husband's Secret 1961FilmThe Fair Sexas Chao 1961FilmKiss for Saleas Tien Hu 1961FilmLes Bellesas Ma Ying 1961FilmAll the Bestas Peter 1960FilmHow to Marry a Millionaire 1960FilmRendezvous in the South Sea 1959FilmDesireas Peter Lu 1959FilmAppointment with Death 1959FilmHusband's Loveras Mr Zhou 1959FilmCalendar Girlas Liu Bucheng 1959FilmSpring Songas Monkey 1959FilmCinderella and her little Angelsas Lin Fu 1957FilmOur Sister Hedyas Sun Ruhao 1957FilmThe Battle of Loveas Tao Wen-ping 1957FilmCorpse-Drivers of Xiangxias Chen Ta Nien 1957FilmMambo Girlas Danian / Wong Ta-Nien 1956FilmBlack Tulip 1955FilmCamille 1955FilmLady Balsam's Conquest 1955FilmLove & Obligation 1955FilmBlood Will Tell 1953FilmQiu Jin, the Revolutionary Heroine