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简介

Born in Hong Kong, John Lone was orphaned as an infant and adopted by an unmarried disabled woman from Shanghai. Around age ten, he was sent to study Peking opera, dance, and martial arts at a renowned theatrical school. In his late teens, he emigrated to the United States with financial assistance from an American family, working menial jobs while attending night schools and community colleges before enrolling in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He began his Hollywood career with small roles but quickly gained attention in New York theatre, winning Obie Awards for his performances in "F.O.B." and "The Dance and The Railroad," which he also directed and choreographed. He achieved global fame in 1985 when he portrayed a Chinese mob boss in "Year of the Dragon," becoming the first Chinese-American actor nominated for a Golden Globe. He reached the peak of his career portraying Emperor Puyi in "The Last Emperor," which swept nine Academy Awards. He remains the only Chinese-American actor to be nominated for a Golden Globe twice and received a special award from the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for his contributions to international cinema.