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Tsuru Aoki - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 09, 1892 |
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| Died | October 18, 1961 (age 69) |
| Birthplace | Tokyo, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Tsuru Aoki's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Being one of the earliest Asian female stars in Hollywood; appearing in silent films such as 'The Wrath of the Gods' and 'The Dragon Painter'. |
Intro
Tsuru Aoki was a pioneering Japanese-American actress, best known for being one of the first Asian actresses to achieve stardom in the American silent film era.
Early Life & Background
Tsuru Aoki was born on September 9, 1892, in Tokyo, Japan. She moved to the United States as a teenager in the early 1900s and began her career on stage before transitioning to film.
Career Highlights
- Became a prominent silent film actress in the US in the 1910s.
- Starred in 'The Wrath of the Gods' (1914) and 'The Dragon Painter' (1919).
- Frequently collaborated with her husband, actor Sessue Hayakawa.
- Appeared in more than 40 films during her career.
Trivia
- Married Sessue Hayakawa, a major Japanese actor of the silent film era.
- Her work helped pave the way for Asian actors in Hollywood.
- Retired from filmmaking in the mid-1920s, but briefly returned for a few roles in the 1930s.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Tsuru Aoki born?
Tsuru Aoki was born the 9 September 1892.
Where is Tsuru Aoki from?
Tokyo, Japan.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 9th, 1892, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 9th, 1892 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: