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Chao-Li Chi was a Chinese-born American actor and dancer who worked extensively in American television, including his best known role as 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.
Born
Tuesday, 05 April 1927
Died
Saturday, 16 October 2010
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Pushing Daisies | Hua Jaing | 2007 |
| The Prestige | Chung Ling Soo | 2006 |
| American Dreamz | Chinese Premiere | 2006 |
| Wedding Crashers | Old Chinese Man | 2005 |
| Robbery Homicide Division | Wing Quang | 2002 |
| Blood Work | Mr. Kang | 2002 |
| The Master of Disguise | Mongolian | 2002 |
| In the Mirror of Maya Deren | Himself / Self | 2002 |
| Extremedays | Grandpa G | 2001 |
| What's Cooking? | Grandpa Nguyen | 2000 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Pushing Daisies | Hua Jaing | 2007 |
| The Prestige | Chung Ling Soo | 2006 |
| American Dreamz | Chinese Premiere | 2006 |
| Wedding Crashers | Old Chinese Man | 2005 |
| Robbery Homicide Division | Wing Quang | 2002 |
| Blood Work | Mr. Kang | 2002 |
| The Master of Disguise | Mongolian | 2002 |
| In the Mirror of Maya Deren | Himself / Self | 2002 |
| Extremedays | Grandpa G | 2001 |
| What's Cooking? | Grandpa Nguyen | 2000 |
| Now Chinatown | Mr. Quong | 2000 |
| The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood | Chinese Man | 2000 |
| Providence | Tao | 1999 |
| Martial Law | Timothy Chang | 1998 |
| Still Breathing | Formosa Bartender | 1997 |
| Warriors of Virtue | Master Chung | 1997 |
| The Nutty Professor | Asian Man / Acupuncturist | 1996 |
| High Incident | (as Chao-Li Chi) | 1996 |
| The Single Guy | Trudy's Father | 1995 |
| Party of Five | Ling | 1994 |
| NYPD Blue | Mr. Shen | 1993 |
| The Joy Luck Club | June's Father / Canning Woo | 1993 |
| Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | Elder | 1993 |
| Eye of the Stranger | Mr. Lee | 1993 |
| Batman: The Animated Series | Sensei Yoru | 1992 |
| Civil Wars | Kee Mun Ki | 1991 |
| Seeds of Tragedy | Dishwasher | 1991 |
| Family Comedy Hour | Self | 1987 |
| Big Trouble in Little China | Uncle Chu | 1986 |
| Nightingale | Gardener | 1983 |
| Faerie Tale Theatre | Gardener | 1982 |
| Falcon Crest | Chao-Li Chi / Chao-Li / Lee Fong | 1981 |
| The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire | Astrologer | 1981 |
| Eyewitness | Mr. Long | 1981 |
| First Family | Chinese Ambassador | 1980 |
| Father Damien: The Leper Priest | 1980 | |
| Battle Creek Brawl | Kwan / Kwan (as Chao-Li Chi) | 1980 |
| The Dream Merchants | Chinese Man | 1980 |
| Trapper John, M.D. | Custodian | 1979 |
| Hello, Larry | Mr. Wong | 1979 |
| The Eddie Capra Mysteries | Cook | 1978 |
| Husbands, Wives & Lovers | Old Waiter | 1978 |
| CHiPs | Quong | 1977 |
| Rosetti and Ryan | Waiter | 1977 |
| The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries | Professor Chaing Tse Lye | 1977 |
| Fantasy Island | The Elder | 1977 |
| Once an Eagle | Chinese Doctor | 1976 |
| Quincy M.E. | Pop Kamura | 1976 |
| How the West Was Won | Storekeeper | 1976 |
| S.W.A.T. | Flute Player | 1975 |
| Police Woman | Butler | 1974 |
| Barney Miller | Victor Ling | 1974 |
| ABC Afterschool Specials | The Kurmese Ambassador | 1972 |
| M*A*S*H | Korean Husband / Father | 1972 |
| Open the Door and See All the People | Wei No. 3 / Wei 3 | 1965 |
| Naked City | Curio Shop Owner | 1958 |
| Meditation on Violence | Himself / Self | 1949 |
