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George Kuwa

Apr 07, 1885 - Oct 13, 1931 (46 years old) in Hiroshima, Japan

George Kuwa (born Keichii Kuwahara) was a Japanese and American Issei (Japanese immigrant) film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 50 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.[

Known For

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Sweepstakes
Cantina Bartender
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Oh, Doctor!
Chang
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Rimrock Jones
Woe Chong
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The House of Shame
Kuwa - Kimball's Valet
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Chinatown Charlie
Hip Sing Toy
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Moran of the Lady Letty
'Chopstick' Charlie
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The Enchanted Hill
Chan
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The Countess Charming
Soto
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Enter Madame
Tomamoto
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The House Without a Key
Charlie Chan

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