Tang Kee Chan (Chinese: 鄧寄塵, 17 February 1912 – 2 July 1991) was a Hong Kong actor, singer and radio personality. He is often referred to as the "King of Comedy (諧劇大王)" which is a moniker given to him by the Hong Kong entertainment industry as evidenced by his profile in the 'Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema' by Lisa Stokes, Tang's official profile at Avenue of Stars and a radio broadcast titled '60 Years of Broadcasting - The Most Memorable Moments' by Radio Television Hong Kong.[4][5][6][7]
He is known in the radio broadcasting industry for voicing and playing up to eight to nine different roles for his story telling show and also for starring as part of a comedic duo (The Two Fools) with Sun Ma Sze Tsang in a series of films.[4][7]
Tang had his start in his native Guangdong as a radio broadcaster before travelling to Hong Kong after being recruited by Rediffusion Television. He specialized in comedy and used up to eight to nine different voices and roles in his story telling show titled 'Tang Kee Chan's Comedy Show'. His characters ranged in age from small children to old citizens and included members of both genders.[7][8]
He branched out into the film industry in 1950 and starred in over 100 films. He also wrote the screen plays for some of the films including "The Feuds between Huang Tangjing and Chen Mengji" in which he co-starred with opera singer, Sun Ma Sze Tsang.[9]
Tang forged a partnership with Sun Ma Sze Tsang and starred with him in a series of films as the comedic duo known as "The Two Fools". Tang played the fool while Sun Ma Sze Tsang played the smarter member of the duo. Their disagreements were often improvised and comedic.[4][8]
In 1963, Chubby Checker held two concerts in Hong Kong. Under contract with Diamond Records, Tang was asked to perform with Checker. Owing to the language barrier, Diamond Records decided to re-write Pat Boone's Speedy Gonzales where Chubby sung in English while Tang replaced the English spoken parts with Cantonese dialogue. Because of the success seen during the performances, a version of this song was recorded in 1965 with The Fabulous Echoes singing in English while Tang reprised his speaking role in Cantonese.[1][10]
In 2009, Tang was recognized as one of seventy-three significant contributing members to the Hong Kong Film Industry in a website created by DotAsia and Radio Television Hong Kong which celebrates 100 years of Hong Kong Films.[8]
Music
Tang Kee-chan started recording albums as early as 1956. Cantonese singers whom he partnered include Cheng Gwan-min (鄭君綿), Cheng Pik Ying (鄭碧影), Cheng Kwok Bo (鄭幗寶), Law Lai Kuen (罗丽娟), Lam Dan (林丹), Lee Bo-Ying (李寶瑩) and Ng May Ying (吳美英). His songs are mainly the humorous type.
Personal life
He had five children, none of whom followed in their father's footsteps into the entertainment industry. Third son, Professor Tang Siu Wa (鄧兆華) was a Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine and later, Chair Professor at the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Hong Kong Medical School before his retirement in 2008.[2][13][14]
In 1991, Tang died from emphysema in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 79. As most of his descendants reside in Toronto, Canada, he was flown there for his funeral rites and subsequent burial.[2][3]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
1950
Five Blessings in a Row
Ka-fook
1950
The Great Idler
1950
The Blundering Couple
Chow Wai-kung
1951
A Star of Mischief
Fan Dou
1951
The Conmen
1951
The Scatterbrain
Yu Tau-wan
1951
The Story of Afu
1951
Dragon Rising
1951
Daddy and Sonny
1952
Three Good Fellas
1952
A Perfect Match
1952
A Comet of Laughter Lands on Earth
1952
A Fool on Honeymoon
1952
Master Adou, a Native of Darling
1952
Intoxication of a Spring Night
1952
All the Love Heaven Allows
1953
Tender Love
1953
Fortune Shines Down
1953
Honour Your Foster-Mother
1953
A Cadet in Love's Battle
1953
Peace to All Generations
1954
The Miserable Couple
Peter
1955
An Actor's Struggle
1955
Mr. Wang and Fatty Chen
Mr. Wang
1955
Crossroads
1955
The Pauper-Prince
1955
Romance in the West Chamber
1955
Fleeting Riches
1955
Snow White and the 7 Dwarves
1955
The True Story of Siu Yuet-Pak Part 1
1955
The True Story of Siu Yuet-Pak Part 2
1955
Love and Hate
1956
Wu Song's Bloody Fight on Lion's Bower
Mo Tai Lung
1956
Lovers' Eternal Union
1956
Funny Girl
1956
The Smart Girl
1957
How Fang Tangjing Exasperated the Government Official
^ abcHuang, Zhong-ming (25 November 2007). "Kam Toi Hak Chui: Tang Kee Chan Dik Goh Woh Hai Kek" 琴台客聚：鄧寄塵的歌和諧劇 [A Gathering With Our Guest:Tang Kee Chan's Songs and Ballads] (in Chinese). Wen Wei Po. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
^ abc"Tang Kee Chan ji tui kong ching sun foh gau yuk" 鄧寄塵子推廣精神科教育 [Tang Kee Chan's son Raises Awareness for Psychiatry/Mental Illness] (in Chinese). Ming Pao. 14 January 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
^ abSze, Chun Sing (14 July 1991). "Tang Kee Chan nian sau bo yue chi" 鄧寄塵撚手煲魚翅 [Tang Kee Chan is skilled at cooking shark fin]. Ming Pao Magazine (in Chinese) (1183).
^ abcStokes, Lisa Odham (2007). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. pp. 117–118. ISBN978-0810855205.
^ ab. Avenue of Stars (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
^ ab. Avenue of Stars. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
^ abc"Kong Poh 60 Nin Ga Nin Wah - Chui Ling Yan Lan Mong Jit Mok Chung Wan" 廣播60年嘉年華 - 最令人難忘節目重溫 1989 [60 Years of Broadcasting - The Most Memorable Moments 1989]. (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Radio Television Hong Kong. 1989. Event occurs at 18:40. Radio Television Hong Kong. Retrieved 23 April 2015. {{cite episode}}: Missing or empty |series= (help)
^ abcd"Profile at 100 Years of Hong Kong Cinema". hkfilm100.asia (in Chinese). HK Film 100. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
^Myatt, Carl (9 March 1963). "Chubby Tops All Those Foreigners". Billboard. p. 44.
^Myatt, Carl (1 June 1963). "Patti Page Set for Pop Concert". Billboard. p. 41.
^. Avenue of Stars. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
^Emmons, Steve (5 December 1997). "Emotions at Face Value". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
^. International Society of Affective Disorders. 7 November 2013. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
February 27, 2023
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Tang Kee Chan Chinese 鄧寄塵 17 February 1912 2 July 1991 was a Hong Kong actor singer and radio personality He is often referred to as the King of Comedy 諧劇大王 which is a moniker given to him by the Hong Kong entertainment industry as evidenced by his profile in the Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema by Lisa Stokes Tang s official profile at Avenue of Stars and a radio broadcast titled 60 Years of Broadcasting The Most Memorable Moments by Radio Television Hong Kong 4 5 6 7 Tang Kee chanBorn 1912 02 17 17 February 1912 1 Guangdong ChinaDied2 July 1991 1991 07 02 aged 79 1 Los Angeles California United States 2 3 Occupation s actor singer radio personality screen writerChinese nameTraditional Chinese鄧寄塵Simplified Chinese邓寄尘TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu Pinyindeng ji chenYue CantoneseJyutpingdang6 gei3 can4In this Chinese name the family name is Tang He is known in the radio broadcasting industry for voicing and playing up to eight to nine different roles for his story telling show and also for starring as part of a comedic duo The Two Fools with Sun Ma Sze Tsang in a series of films 4 7 Contents 1 Career 2 Music 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 4 1 Film 4 2 Writer 4 3 Producer 5 External links 6 ReferencesCareer EditTang had his start in his native Guangdong as a radio broadcaster before travelling to Hong Kong after being recruited by Rediffusion Television He specialized in comedy and used up to eight to nine different voices and roles in his story telling show titled Tang Kee Chan s Comedy Show His characters ranged in age from small children to old citizens and included members of both genders 7 8 He branched out into the film industry in 1950 and starred in over 100 films He also wrote the screen plays for some of the films including The Feuds between Huang Tangjing and Chen Mengji in which he co starred with opera singer Sun Ma Sze Tsang 9 Tang forged a partnership with Sun Ma Sze Tsang and starred with him in a series of films as the comedic duo known as The Two Fools Tang played the fool while Sun Ma Sze Tsang played the smarter member of the duo Their disagreements were often improvised and comedic 4 8 In 1963 Chubby Checker held two concerts in Hong Kong Under contract with Diamond Records Tang was asked to perform with Checker Owing to the language barrier Diamond Records decided to re write Pat Boone s Speedy Gonzales where Chubby sung in English while Tang replaced the English spoken parts with Cantonese dialogue Because of the success seen during the performances a version of this song was recorded in 1965 with The Fabulous Echoes singing in English while Tang reprised his speaking role in Cantonese 1 10 On 30 May 1963 Patti Page had two performances in Hong Kong to which Tang was a supporting act along with The Fabulous Echoes 11 In 1975 he immigrated to Canada and would occasionally travel back to Hong Kong to cameo in films such as Chasing Girls All the Wrong Clues for the Right Solution Behind the Yellow Line Happy Ghost II and The Isle of Fantasy 8 9 Tang has a plaque at the Avenue of Stars Hong Kong which honours outstanding contributors to the Hong Kong Film Industry much like the Hollywood Walk of Fame He is commemorated as number 29 5 6 12 In 2009 Tang was recognized as one of seventy three significant contributing members to the Hong Kong Film Industry in a website created by DotAsia and Radio Television Hong Kong which celebrates 100 years of Hong Kong Films 8 Music EditTang Kee chan started recording albums as early as 1956 Cantonese singers whom he partnered include Cheng Gwan min 鄭君綿 Cheng Pik Ying 鄭碧影 Cheng Kwok Bo 鄭幗寶 Law Lai Kuen 罗丽娟 Lam Dan 林丹 Lee Bo Ying 李寶瑩 and Ng May Ying 吳美英 His songs are mainly the humorous type Personal life EditHe had five children none of whom followed in their father s footsteps into the entertainment industry Third son Professor Tang Siu Wa 鄧兆華 was a Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry at the University of California Irvine and later Chair Professor at the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Hong Kong Medical School before his retirement in 2008 2 13 14 In 1991 Tang died from emphysema in Los Angeles California at the age of 79 As most of his descendants reside in Toronto Canada he was flown there for his funeral rites and subsequent burial 2 3 Filmography EditFilm Edit Year Title Role1950 Five Blessings in a Row Ka fook1950 The Great Idler1950 The Blundering Couple Chow Wai kung1951 A Star of Mischief Fan Dou1951 The Conmen1951 The Scatterbrain Yu Tau wan1951 The Story of Afu1951 Dragon Rising1951 Daddy and Sonny1952 Three Good Fellas1952 A Perfect Match1952 A Comet of Laughter Lands on Earth1952 A Fool on Honeymoon1952 Master Adou a Native of Darling1952 Intoxication of a Spring Night1952 All the Love Heaven Allows1953 Tender Love1953 Fortune Shines Down1953 Honour Your Foster Mother1953 A Cadet in Love s Battle1953 Peace to All Generations1954 The Miserable Couple Peter1955 An Actor s Struggle1955 Mr Wang and Fatty Chen Mr Wang1955 Crossroads1955 The Pauper Prince1955 Romance in the West Chamber1955 Fleeting Riches1955 Snow White and the 7 Dwarves1955 The True Story of Siu Yuet Pak Part 11955 The True Story of Siu Yuet Pak Part 21955 Love and Hate1956 Wu Song s Bloody Fight on Lion s Bower Mo Tai Lung1956 Lovers Eternal Union1956 Funny Girl1956 The Smart Girl1957 How Fang Tangjing Exasperated the Government Official1957 The Feuds Between Fang Tanfgjing and Chen Mengji1957 Loving Enemies1958 Two Fools in Paradise1958 The Rickshaw Puller Wins a Pretty Girl1958 Two Fools in Hell1958 The Sweep Stakes Seller1958 The Merry Phoenix1958 A Patriot s Sword1959 Two Fools Capture the Criminal1959 A Fool in the Army Ah Sau Cheung Sau1959 Two Fools Capture a Ghost Lee Luk1959 Two Good for Nothings1959 The Spendthrift Son in the Underworld Master Wong1959 Chances for Love1959 The Broom Spirit1959 Battle of the Sexes1959 Lucky Ones Up to Mischief1959 Peace to Man and Wife1959 Funny Misunderstanding1959 Love Under the Festival Lanterns1960 A Wonderful Dream Wong Luk1960 Silly Wong Growing Rick1960 Much Ado about Nothing1960 Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining1960 They All Say I Do1961 Non sensical Son in Law1961 Unexpected Fortune1961 Installment on Marriage1962 Heart to Heart1962 The Swordswoman and Her 7 Partners Part 1 1962 Thief Captures Thief1962 The Strange Lady Xue Yiniang1962 How Shui Guanyin Thrice Tricked Bai Jinlong1962 Our Adopted Daughter1962 A Couple in Cold War1962 The Swordswoman and Her 7 Partners Part 2 1963 The Wonderful Years1963 Take the Money and Run1963 Hire a Wife1963 Joy to the World1964 The Bride Who Lives Under the Staircase Chen Ding1964 Bitter Love1964 Take What You Can1964 The Teacher Who Knows Everything1964 Sword of Justice1964 A Gambler Who Pawns His Wife1964 Assassination of the Prince Part 2 1964 Husband of the Back Alley1964 An Anxious Bride1964 Grab What You Can 1964 In Search of a Father1964 Half a Bed1964 Love Thy Neighbors1965 The Maid Who Sells Dumplings1965 A Modern Ji Gong1965 Country Boy Goes to Town1965 A Modern Monkey King1965 A Tough World1965 The Immature Bunch1965 All Packed in a Small House1965 May Luck be with You1966 I Want You1981 All the Wrong Clues Yummy1981 Chasing Girls Fa s father1982 Dragon Force Ah Chu1984 Behind the Yellow Line Building Security guard1985 The Isle of Fantasy Duncan Tang1985 Happy Ghost II Uncle TangWriter Edit Year Title1951 The Scatterbrain1951 The Story of Afu1951 A Star of Mischief1951 Daddy and SonnyProducer Edit Year Title1958 Two Fools in HellExternal links EditTang Kee chan at IMDb Tang Kee chan at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase Tang Kee Chan at Hong Kong CinemagicReferences Edit a b c Huang Zhong ming 25 November 2007 Kam Toi Hak Chui Tang Kee Chan Dik Goh Woh Hai Kek 琴台客聚 鄧寄塵的歌和諧劇 A Gathering With Our Guest Tang Kee Chan s Songs and Ballads in Chinese Wen Wei Po Retrieved 23 April 2015 a b c Tang Kee Chan ji tui kong ching sun foh gau yuk 鄧寄塵子推廣精神科教育 Tang Kee Chan s son Raises Awareness for Psychiatry Mental Illness in Chinese Ming Pao 14 January 2008 Retrieved 23 April 2015 a b Sze Chun Sing 14 July 1991 Tang Kee Chan nian sau bo yue chi 鄧寄塵撚手煲魚翅 Tang Kee Chan is skilled at cooking shark fin Ming Pao Magazine in Chinese 1183 a b c Stokes Lisa Odham 2007 Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema Scarecrow Press pp 117 118 ISBN 978 0810855205 a b Avenue of Stars Chinese Profile Avenue of Stars in Chinese Archived from the original on 23 September 2015 Retrieved 23 April 2015 a b Avenue of Stars English Profile Avenue of Stars Archived from the original on 18 May 2015 Retrieved 23 April 2015 a b c Kong Poh 60 Nin Ga Nin Wah Chui Ling Yan Lan Mong Jit Mok Chung Wan 廣播60年嘉年華 最令人難忘節目重溫 1989 60 Years of Broadcasting The Most Memorable Moments 1989 in Chinese Hong Kong Radio Television Hong Kong 1989 Event occurs at 18 40 Radio Television Hong Kong Retrieved 23 April 2015 a href Template Cite episode html title Template Cite episode cite episode a Missing or empty series help a b c d Profile at 100 Years of Hong Kong Cinema hkfilm100 asia in Chinese HK Film 100 Retrieved 23 April 2015 a b Hong Kong Movie Database Profile Hong Kong Movie Database Retrieved 23 April 2015 Myatt Carl 9 March 1963 Chubby Tops All Those Foreigners Billboard p 44 Myatt Carl 1 June 1963 Patti Page Set for Pop Concert Billboard p 41 Avenue of Stars Listing by Number Avenue of Stars Archived from the original on 9 November 2013 Retrieved 23 April 2015 Emmons Steve 5 December 1997 Emotions at Face Value Los Angeles Times Retrieved 24 April 2015 Biography Profile at the Regional Symposium of the International Society of Affective Disorders Hong Kong International Society of Affective Disorders 7 November 2013 Archived from the original on 18 May 2015 Retrieved 24 April 2015 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tang Kee chan amp oldid 1133564025, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
