Wan brothers
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The Wan Brothers (Chinese: 万氏兄弟) were born in the early 20th century in Nanjing, China. They became the founders and pioneers of the Chinese animation industry.
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[edit] Background
The Wan brothers' lifetime would pose one the most challenging climate for building an industry. China would endure the Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II and the Cultural Revolution.
[edit] The brothers
| English Name | Chinese Name | Born | Died |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wan Lai-Ming | 万籁鸣 | January 18, 1900 | October 7, 1997 |
| Wan Gu-Chan | 万古蟾 | January 18, 1900 | 1995 |
| Wan Chao-Chen | 万超尘 | 1906 | 1992 |
| Wan Di-Huan | 万涤寰 | 190x | Unknown |
[edit] Parents
Their father was in the silk business. Their mother was a seamstress.
[edit] See also
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