Leslie Cheung
Actor
Biography
Cheung Fat Chung (English name: Leslie) was a Hong Kong Canadian singer and actor. Throughout a 26-year career from 1977 until his death, Cheung released over 40 music albums and acted in 56 films. He was one of the most prominent pioneers that shaped the identity of Cantopop during the 1980s and became known for his flamboyant, often outrageous stage appearance. His venture into acting in the 1990s was recognized for his portrayal of queer characters in the then-conservative film industry. His career was marked with both praise and criticism, with numerous public discussions focusing on his sexual orientation and androgynous persona.
Personal Info
Occupation Actor
Place of Birth Hong Kong, China
Birthday 1956-09-12
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Filmography by Year
Filmography by Genre
Romance
25
Comedy
22
Drama
19
Action
13
Crime
10
Thriller
7
Fantasy
5
Music
3
Mystery
2
Documentary
1
Horror
1
War
1