John Lone - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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John Lone

John Lone - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 13, 1952
Age73
BirthplaceHong Kong
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also John Lone's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPortraying Pu Yi in 'The Last Emperor' (1987); 'Year of the Dragon' (1985); 'M. Butterfly' (1993)

Intro

John Lone is a Chinese-American actor known for his roles in major films such as 'The Last Emperor' and 'Year of the Dragon.' With a career spanning several decades, Lone is recognized for his compelling performances and is considered a prominent figure in Asian representation in Hollywood.

Early Life & Background

John Lone was born as Ng Kwok-leung in Hong Kong. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised in the Chinachem Charitable Foundation orphanage and later trained in the Peking Opera School. His early artistic training laid the foundation for his acting career, leading him to emigrate to the United States in his twenties.

Career Highlights

  • Played the adult Pu Yi in Bernardo Bertolucci's Academy Award-winning film 'The Last Emperor' (1987)
  • Starred as Joey Tai in Michael Cimino's crime film 'Year of the Dragon' (1985)
  • Appeared as the title character in David Cronenberg's 'M. Butterfly' (1993)
  • Notable stage and film roles in both the U.S. and internationally

Trivia

  • Changed his name to 'John Lone' to signify his status as an orphan and his desire for a Western-sounding name
  • Was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in 'The Last Emperor'

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How old is John Lone?

John Lone is 73 years old.

When was John Lone born?

John Lone was born the 13 October 1952.

Where is John Lone from?

Hong Kong.

On His Birth-Day

About October 13th, 1952, in brief:

  • Day of the week: October 13th, 1952 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Why Don't You Believe Me by Joni James
  • Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lone
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001483/
  3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Lone