Chao-Li Chi

Chao-Li Chi

CountryChina China
GenderMale
Birthdayavr. 5, 1927
Death2010-10-16
BiographyChao-Li Chi (Chinese: 冀朝理; pinyin: Jì Cháolǐ; April 5, 1927 – October 16, 2010) was a Chinese-American actor and dancer who worked extensively in American television, including his best known role as Chao-Li, the faithful majordomo and chauffeur of Jane Wyman's character in Falcon Crest. His film credits include Big Trouble in Little China, The Joy Luck Club, The Nutty Professor, Wedding Crashers and The Prestige. He was featured in the short film by Maya Deren, Meditation on Violence, in 1948.

Chi was a member of a prominent and influential Shanxi political dynasty. His brothers included the economist Ji Chaoding, and diplomat and UN Under-Secretary General Ji Chaozhu.

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Falcon Crest
Ended

Falcon Crest

as Chao-Li Chi

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