Jiang Han (Chiang Han)

Biography

Jiang Han, also known as Chiang Han or Chiang Yung-ming, was a Hong Kong actor and director born on September 10, 1939, in Liaoyang, Liaoning province. He grew up in Hong Kong and began his career as a child actor at age ten, appearing in films such as "Wang Shi Xian Xia," "Xue Hai Chou," and "Cai Hong Qu." He worked for major film studios Chang Cheng and Feng Huang, becoming one of their leading actors. His career spanned over 50 years with more than 200 film and television credits. In 1979, he joined Lei Di Television (later Asia Television), starring in series like "Wu Zetian" and "Ba Xian Guo Hai." In 1991, he moved to TVB and appeared in popular dramas including "Burning Flame" and "Heart of Greed," often playing father figures and successful men. He married actress Wang Xiao Yan in 1969 and had a son and a daughter. In his later years, he suffered from vasculitis and passed away in December 2017 at the age of 78.