Kim Chan Biography

Fast Facts

• Fled China at five-years-old, relocating to the United States with his family
• Quote: "I always like comedy․ I enjoy making somebody laugh․"
• Quote: "(Regarding his love of acting) "You'll be the king, you'll be a millionaire, you'll be a great merchant, a great lover․ You're not yourself, so I enjoyed it․""
• Gained steady work in years following WWII, as there was a need for Japanese actors for war films, however, he would catch a bigger break after starring in "The King of Comedy" in 1983
• Deeply interested in film since a child, he was caught by his father sneaking off to see movies, which would ultimately result in Chan being kicked out of his home