Wan Laiming

Biography

Wan Laiming (simplified Chinese: 万籁鸣; traditional Chinese: 萬籟鳴; pinyin: Wàn Làimíng; 18 January 1900 – 7 October 1997) was a Chinese animator. He was one of the Wan brothers who pioneered the Chinese animation industry, and is commonly considered as China's first animator. As the director of the Shanghai Animation Film Studio, he would raise the standard to International level before other historical events affected the industry. Brother of Wan Guchan.

Personal information

Known for: Directors

Gender: Male

Date of birth: 18/01/1900

Date of death: 07/10/1997

Place of birth: 中国,江苏,南京

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