George Kuwa
American actor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American actor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Kuwa (born Keichii Kuwahara) was a Japanese and American Issei (Japanese immigrant) film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1916 and 1931. He was the first actor to portray Charlie Chan on-screen in the 1926 film serial The House Without a Key.[1]
George Kuwa | |
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Kuwa with Jackie Coogan in the 1923 film Daddy | |
| Born | Keiichi Kuwahara 7 April 1885 Hiroshima, Japan |
| Died | 13 October 1931 (aged 46) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1916–1931 |
According to contemporaneous reports, Kuwa was born in Hiroshima, Japan on 7 April 1885. His father was a judge and wanted George to follow suit.[2][3]
Kuwa moved to the U.S. around 1916 or 1917 and began a career in Hollywood. Like many Japanese actors of the era, he often played Chinese characters. He made several films in Japan as well before returning to the U.S.
He died in Los Angeles on 13 October, 1931 at the age of 46.[4]
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