George Kuwa

George Kuwa

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George Kuwa (7 April 1885 – 13 October 1931) was a Japanese and American Issei (Japanese immigrant) film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 58 films between 1916 and 1931. He was the first actor to portray Charlie Chan on-screen, in the 1926 film serial The House Without a Key.

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George Kuwa was born on Tuesday, 7 April 1885 in Japan. His full name at birth was Keiichi Kuwahara. He was best known as an actor. Kuwa's country of citizenship (nationality) was Japanese. He died on Tuesday, 13 October 1931 in Japan at the age of 46. He was 5' 3" (160 cm) tall with an average build. He had black hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Aries.

You can find people similar to George Kuwa by visiting our lists Japanese male silent film actors and American male actors of Japanese descent.

Full name at birth
Keiichi Kuwahara
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Claim to fame
The House Without a Key (1926)
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Date of birth
7 April 1885
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Japan
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Date of death
13 October 1931
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46 (age at death)
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Japan
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Actor
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George Kuwa is known for his role in the film Sick Abed (1920) as Wing Chow.

He is also known for his role in the film Perch of the Devil (1927) as Charley Lee.

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