Yin Xiucen
Yin Xiucen | |
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| 殷秀岑 | |
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| Born | June 12, 1911 Tianjin - Republic of China |
| Died | March 3, 1979 Shanghai |
| Other names | S.C Ying |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1931-1957 |
| Employer | Lianhua Film Productions |
| Known for | The Chinese "Haurel and Lardy" along with Han Langen |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party (1977-1979) |
| Spouse | Severance Yin |
| Children | Jonathan Yin (Biologist) |
Yin Xiucen (殷秀岑), also known as S.C. Ying (June 12, 1911 - March 3, 1979) was a Chinese actor, singer, film director and comedian. During his twenty-five year film career, he became particularly known for his comic roles with Han Langen.[1][2]
Biography
Yin Xiucen was born in Tianjin to a family of restauranteurs. He studied at Tientsin No.7 High School.
The two would gain a reputation as China's "Laurel and Hardy" He appeared in mostly comedic films such as Queen of Sports, Kuanghuan Zhi Ye, Lang Shan de Xue Ji, and more such as his famous comedic role in the wartime movie "Mulan joines the Army" and "Princess Iron Fan", Which was China's first animated movie. 1935 was the start of the Han Langen, Yin Xuecen duo.
Yin was arrested in 1973 but was one of the first people freed after Mao's death in 1976, as part of the Boluan Fanzheng period. Yin Xiucen died in Shanghai, on March 3, 1979. Reportedly, over 1100 people showed up to the funeral procession.
References
- ^ "Xiucen Yin | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "A Match Made in Heaven: 1940 Shanghai U.B. Beer hand fan advertisement featuring the Chinese comedy duo Han Langen and Yin Xiucen". Little Museum Of Foreign Brand Advertising In The R.O.C. 民國中外廣告微博物館. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2024-03-12.