Chao-Li Chi

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Chi (Ji).
Chao-Li Chi
BornApril 5, 1927
Granada Hills, California
OccupationActor
Years active1948, 1964–2008

Chao-Li Chi (

Chao-Li, the faithful majordomo and chauffeur of Jane Wyman's character in Falcon Crest. Additionally, his film credits include Big Trouble in Little China, The Joy Luck Club, The Nutty Professor, Wedding Crashers and The Prestige. He was featured in the short film by Maya Deren, Meditation on Violence
, in 1948.

His brothers include the economist Ji Chaoding and diplomat Ji Chaozhu.

Early life and education

Chi was born in

New School for Social Research at the time.[1]

Career

Chi began studying acting under Pearl S. Buck at the East and West Association.[1] He appeared as the lead performer in Maya Deren's 1948 film, Meditation on Violence.[1] He continued to perform with Deren dance companies into the 1960s. In 1967, Chi became the Dance Director of the Living Arts Program in Dayton, Ohio, while touring with Deren.[1]

Chi appeared in approximately fifty-one film and television roles during the course of his career.

Chao-Li in the 1980s soap opera Falcon Crest which aired for nine years on CBS. His other television credits included parts on M*A*S*H and Pushing Daisies.[1] Chi's film credits included The Joy Luck Club, Big Trouble in Little China, The Prestige and Wedding Crashers.[1] His theater credits included the travelling production of Flower Drum Song and the short lived musical Barbary Coast
.

Chi moved to

Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, California, on Saturdays for more than thirty years.[1]

Death

Chi died in his home in

Granada Hills, California, on October 16, 2010, at the age of 83.[1]
He was survived by his wife, daughter and stepson.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1948 Meditation on Violence Himself Short
1964 Open the Door and See All the People Wei No. 3
1980 The Big Brawl Kwan
1980 First Family Chinese Ambassador
1981 Eyewitness Mr. Long
1986 Big Trouble in Little China Uncle Chu
1992 Batman: The Animated Series Yoru Sensei Episode "Night of the Ninja" (voice)
1993 Eye of the Stranger Mr. Lee
1993 Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Elder
1993 The Joy Luck Club June's Father
1996 The Nutty Professor Asian Man
1997 Still Breathing Formosa Bartender
1997 Warriors of Virtue Master Chung
2000 What's Cooking? Grandpa Nguyen
2000 Now Chinatown Mr. Quong
2001 Extreme Days Grandpa G
2002 The Master of Disguise Mongolian
2002 Blood Work Mr. Kang
2005 Wedding Crashers Old Chinese Man
2006 American Dreamz Chinese Premiere
2006 The Prestige Chung Ling Soo

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Chao-Li Chi obituary". Los Angeles Times. 2010-10-24. Retrieved 2010-10-26.

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