Lin Chong (actor)
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| Born | Lin, Xi-Xian (林錫憲) January 7, 1934 Tainan, Taiwan |
| Citizenship | Japan (1934-1945)
Taiwan (1945-) |
| Alma mater | Nihon University |
| Years active | 1960 - 1970s |
Lin Chong (aka Jimmy Lin) is Taiwanese actor and singer. He was born Lin, Xi-Xian on January 7, 1934 in Tainan during the period of Japanese colonization in Taiwan. Lin Chong is the first Taiwan artist to venture into the global entertainment industry during the postwar era, and he is also one of the very few stage all-rounders who sings, dances, and acts.[1]
Early Life
Lin Chong's father studied at Japan's Waseda University and served as a member of the Taiwan Provincial Council during its second session. His Japanese mother graduated from the prestigious Tokyo Music School, a renowned institution dedicated to cultivating modern music talents in Japan. During his early years, Lin Chong had the privilege of observing the captivating modern dance performances of Tsai Jui-Yueh (蔡瑞月), a pioneer of modern dance in Taiwan.[2] This encounter sparked his deep passion for performing. Subsequently, he took dance lessons from Tsai, which proved instrumental in his journey into the entertainment industry. Additionally, being raised in a Japanese-speaking household, Lin Chong was fluent in Japanese language, which paved a solid foundation for his future ventures in Japan.[3]
During his high school years, Lin Chong picked up the stage name "Lin Chong" for himself because most popular stars had names of two Chinese characters and he also did not want his father, who objected to his involvement in entertaining business, to know about his performing career. However, it wasn't until the production of the film Black Cat and Black Dog (黑貓與黑狗) in 1959 that he officially began using this name.[4]
Career
In 1955, while studying at Tamkang Junior College of English Literature (the predecessor of Tamkang University), Lin Chong auditioned for the first Taiwanese film production, Huang Di Zi Sun (黃帝子孫). He was selected as the second male lead, portraying a Taiwanese youth who came back from abroad. However, the film was not commercially released after its completion, leading Lin to return to his studies at school.[5]
Two years later, Lin Chong was invited to star in the film Five Years After Marriage (結婚五年後; 1957), marking his official entry into the film industry. From 1958 to 1960, he participated altogether in 12 films. Other than Taiwanese language films, he also acted in 3 Amoy films and two Mandarin films, Springtime Sorrows (荳蔻春怨; 1960) and Love of May (五月之戀; 1960).
In April 1962, Lin Chong flew to Japan and enrolled in the Film and Drama Department of Nihon University. During this period, he also worked as translator, interpreter, and tour guide to support himself. He got to know the renowned scriptwriter Kikuta Kazuo (菊田一夫) while working as an interpreter for Toho Co., Ltd. (東寶株式會社), who, after seeing Lin’s dancing performance, recommended him to pursue an acting career in musical films. Later on, he signed a contract with Toho Co,. Ltd. and began filming with various famous Japanese artists such as Yūzō Kayama, Mie Hama, and Kumi Mizuno.[5] At the same time, Lin Chong also signed contracts for five TV stations, including NHK and Fuji, as well as Nippon Columbia for a record album.[6] The company composed songs tailored for him, including “Tokyo Night Jasmine (東京夜來香)” and “The Weary Heart of a Traveller in Hong Kong (香港旅情).”[5]
In 1967, Lin Chong participated in the first Asian Song Festival held in Seoul, Korea, representing Taiwan. He won the championship with his performance of the song “Our Homeland (故鄉之歌)” In 1968, Lin Chong ventured to Hong Kong for a singing engagement. His avant-garde image combined with his energetic performance style immediately attracted many young people, making him an instant star in Hong Kong. Subsequently, he signed a contract with the Shaw Brothers Studio and became a contracted actor. He starred in the film The Singing Thief (大盜歌王) and sang the theme song “Diamond (鑽石鑽石亮晶晶),” which became immensely popular across Hong Kong and Taiwan. Altogether he made three films, all musicals, for the Shaw Brothers, the other two being The Singing Escort (青春萬歲; 1969) and Tropicana interlude (椰林春戀; 1969).
Lin Chong acted in two filmf of Hong Kong and Thailand coproducion in early 1970s: Ai Tui (愛娣; 1971) and Rains (雨絲; 1972). In the mid-1970s, Lin Chong returned to Taiwan and occasionally made guest appearances in films, such as the 1974 movie Girlfriend (女朋友).
From 1961 to 2007, Lin Chong has released 11 record albums.[7]
Personal Life
In 1987, Lin Chong went to Japan for business and gradually withdrew from the film industry.
In 2011, Lin Chong sought medical attention for frequent urination issues and was diagnosed with stage III prostate cancer. After undergoing radiation therapy, he thoroughly recovered.
Lin Chong began to go to Christian church through the invitation of a friend of his. On Easter Sunday in 2012, he underwent the baptism ceremony and became a Christian. He has been a volunteer in a Christian organization and frequently went to nursing homes for the elderly to perform for them ever since.
Despite his poor health condition, Lin Chong did a 90-minute singing concert at the Zhongshan Hall (中山堂) in Taipei in 2016.
In March 2021, Lin Chong experienced severe bleeding due to arterial blockage in his legs, and was once in critical condition. He later fully recovered.
Works
Chinese
| Year | Chinese Title | English Title |
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| 1956 | 黃帝子孫 | Huang Di Zi Sun |
| 1958 | 鬼湖 | The Ghost Lake |
| 1959 | 黑貓與黑狗 | Black Cat and Black Dog |
| 第一特獎 | The First Prize | |
| 可憐的媳婦 | Ke Lian De Xi Fu | |
| 結婚五年後 | Five Years After Marriage | |
| 招財進寶 | Zhao Cai Jin Bao | |
| 查某愛吃醋/恩愛小夫妻 | The Jealous Woman | |
| 阿母迫我嫁 | A Poor Groom for A Poor Bride | |
| 1960 | 虎姑婆 | Tiger Woman |
| 荳蔻春怨 | Springtime Sorrows | |
| 五月之戀 | Love of May | |
| 1967 | 危險人物 | Dangerous Man |
| 1969 | 大盜歌王 | The Singing Thief |
| 青春萬歲 | The Singing Escort | |
| 椰林春戀 | Tropicana Interlude | |
| 1971 | 愛娣 | Ai Tui |
| 1972 | 雨絲 | Yu Si |
| 1974 | 太平山下 | Life On Holidays |
| 1975 | 女朋友 | Girlfriend |
| 1983 | 玄天上帝 | Xuan Tian Shan Di |
| 花樣百出 | Bachelor's Delight | |
| 中國女公安 | Policewoman in China | |
| 2013 | 奇蹟十三 | Miracle 13 |
| Year | Chinese Title | English Title |
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| 1976 | 愛的故事 | Love Story |
| 1977 | 青春三兄弟 | The Three Young Brothers |
| 青春曲 | The Song of Youth | |
| 2012 | 罪美麗 | An Innocent Mistake |
| Year | Chinese Title | English Title |
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| 1964 | 香港旅情(日語) | The Weary Heart of a Traveller in Hong Kong |
| 蹦打拉蹦打 | Beng Da La Beng Da | |
| 1969 | 故鄉之歌 | Our Homeland |
| 香港旅情(日語) | The Weary Heart of a Traveller in Hong Kong | |
| 邵氏大盜歌王電影原聲帶 | The Singing Thief OST | |
| 邵氏青春萬歲電影原聲帶 | The Singing Escort OST | |
| 1970 | 夢裡情人 | Dream Lover |
| 1973 | 風狂雨又大 | Feng Kuang Yu You Da |
| 2007 | 情牽鑽石金曲集 | Qing Qian Zuan Shi Jin Qu Ji |
Japanese
| Year | Chinese Title | Japanese Title |
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| 1961 | 香港 | 香港 |
| 1962 | 春之舞 | 春の踊り |
| 南十字之女 | 南十字の女 | |
| 與越路吹雪一起 | 越路吹雪とともに |
| Year | Chinese Title | Japanese Title |
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| 1961 | 極東偵探員 | 極東特派員 |
| 香港之戀 | 香港の恋 | |
| 1961 - 1963 | 檢事 | 検事 |
| 1962 | 海上微風 | 海はそよ風 |
| 國際搜查指令 | 国際搜查指令 | |
| 1962 - 1963 | 夫婦百景 | 夫婦百景 |
| 1962 - 1963 | 加油！！大作 | がんばれ!!大作 |
| 1961 - 1964 | 青年的季節 | 若い季節 |
| 1962 - 1964 | 明星一千零一夜 | スター千一夜 |
| 比手畫腳 | ジェスチャー | |
| 1963 | 全員下降 | 全員降下せよ |
| 鐵路公安36號 | 鉄道公安36号 | |
| 1963 - 1964 | 孤獨的賭注 | 孤独の賭け |
| 1963 - 1964 | 禁止迴轉 | Uターン禁止 |
| 1963 | 戰友 | 戦友 |
| 1964 | 星期一之男 | 月曜日の男 |
| 紅白家庭遊戲 | 紅白家庭ゲーム | |
| 1964 - 1967 | 是你的話要怎麼辦：美麗的面貌 | あなたならどうする：美しき変貌 |
| 1970s | 愛情時間 | ラブラブショー |
| 1971 - 1975 | 正午時間 | ハイヌーンショー |
| Year | Chinese Title | Japanese Title |
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| 1962 | 積亂雲 | 積乱雲 |
| 兩代和尚 | 大吉ぼんのう鏡 | |
| 香港之星 | 香港の星 | |
| 山貓作戰 | やま猫作戦 | |
| 1963 | 夏威夷、東京、夏威夷 | ホノルル・東京・香港 |
| 香港瘋狂作戰 | 香港クレージー作戰 | |
| 1965 | 戰地之歌 | 戦場にながれる歌 |
| Year | Chinese Title | Japanese Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 晚安，我是林沖 | こんばんは、僕、林沖 |
References
- ↑ 林, 沖; 吳, 思薇; 王, 善卿 (2021). 我的鑽石人生：林沖回憶錄 (in 中文（台灣）). 臺北: 遠流. p. 8. ISBN 9789865659387.
- ↑ "臺灣現代舞的先驅─蔡瑞月（1921－2005）". 臺灣女人. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ↑ 林, 沖; 吳, 思薇; 王, 善卿 (2021). 我的鑽石人生：林沖回憶錄 (in 中文（台灣）). 臺北: 遠流. pp. 9–11. ISBN 9789865659387.
- ↑ 林, 沖; 吳, 思薇; 王, 善卿 (2021). 我的鑽石人生：林沖回憶錄 (in 中文（台灣）). 臺北: 遠流. pp. 29–30. ISBN 9789865659387.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 張, 夢瑞 (2000). "《大盜歌王》──林沖". 台灣光華雜誌 Taiwan Panorama (in 中文). Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ↑ 臺灣音樂館 (2019-11-07). "音樂憶像—臺灣旅日音樂人手稿文物特展導覽手冊". issuu.com. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ↑ 林, 沖; 吳, 思薇; 王, 善卿 (2021). 我的鑽石人生：林沖回憶錄 (in 中文（台灣）). 臺北: 遠流. ISBN 9789865659387.
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