Wu Yin (actress)
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Wu Yin (Chinese: 吴茵; 2 August 1909 – 10 April 1991)[2] was a Chinese film and drama actress active from the 1930s to 1990. She appeared in 45 films and 48 plays,[3] most notably in the classics The Spring River Flows East (1947), Myriad of Lights (1948), and Crows and Sparrows (1949).[4] Famous for playing roles of older women, she was dubbed the "First Old Lady" of Chinese cinema.[5] In 2005 she was chosen as one of the 100 best actors of the 100 years of Chinese cinema.[6]
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吴茵 | |
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Born | 2 August 1909 Tianjin, China |
Died | 10 April 1991(1991-04-10) (aged 81) |
Other names | Yang Ying |
Occupation | Actress |
Notable work | The Spring River Flows East Myriad of Lights Crows and Sparrows |
Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
Spouse | Meng Junmou |
Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter[1] |
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