Unicorn Chan | |
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Chinese name | 小麒麟 (traditional) |
Chinese name | 小麒麟 (simplified) |
Pinyin | xiǎo qílún (Mandarin) |
Jyutping | siu2 kei4 leon4 (Cantonese) |
Birth name | Chan Ling Chung 陳玄宗 |
Born | 1946 Hong Kong |
Died | 31 March 1987 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
(aged 41)
Other name(s) | Little Unicorn Siu Kei Lun |
Years active | 1946-1987 |
Unicorn Chan aka Little Unicorn (1946–1987) was a Hong Kong actor and one of Bruce Lee's best friends since childhood. He acted in many films during childhood including The Birth of Mankind (1946) in which Bruce Lee starred.
After Lee left for the States, Chan acted in Hong Kong films in supporting and minor roles. After Lee returned to Hong Kong, Chan was cast in Fist of Fury (1972) and Way of the Dragon (1972).
Unicorn Chan died in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 31 March 1987 from a car crash.
He was portrayed by Jin Auyeung in Bruce Lee, My Brother (2010) which is based on Bruce Lee's early life