Biography
Chao-Li Chi (Chinese: 冀朝理; pinyin: Jì Cháolǐ; April 5, 1927 – October 16, 2010) was a Chinese-born American actor and dancer who worked extensively in American television, including his best known role as Chao-Li, the faithful majordomo and chauffeur of Jane Wyman's character in Falcon Crest. Additionally, his film credits include Big Trouble in Little China, The Joy Luck Club, The Nutty Professor, Wedding Crashers and The Prestige. He was featured in the short film by Maya Deren, Meditation on Violence, in 1948.
His brothers include the economist Ji Chaoding and diplomat Ji Chaozhu.
Filmography
all 40
Movies 27
TV Shows 13
self 3
Voice 1
Chung Ling Soo
The Prestige (2006)
Movie
6.56
Chinese Premiere
American Dreamz (2006)
Movie
Mr. Kang
Blood Work (2002)
Movie
Mongolian
The Master of Disguise (2002)
Movie
Self
In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2002)
Movie
Grandpa G
Extreme Days (2001)
Movie
Chinese Man
The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood (2000)
Movie
Grandpa Nguyen
What's Cooking? (2000)
Movie
Tao
Providence (1999)
TV
4.75
Formosa Bartender
Still Breathing (1997)
Movie
5.25
Master Chung
Warriors of Virtue (1997)
Movie
Asian Man
The Nutty Professor (1996)
Movie
6.42
The Single Guy (1995)
TV
Canning Woo
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
Movie
Elder
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
Movie
6
Yoru (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
TV
5.56
Dishwasher
Seeds of Tragedy (1991)
Movie
Self
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (1987)
Movie
Uncle Chu
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Movie
6.2
Gardener
The Nightingale (1983)
Movie
Master Fong
Inspector Perez (1983)
Movie
Gardener
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
TV
Chao-Li Chi / Lee Fong
Falcon Crest (1981)
TV
Astrologer
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981)
Movie
Mr. Long
Eyewitness (1981)
Movie
6
Chinese Ambassador
First Family (1980)
Movie
Damien: The Leper Priest (1980)
Movie
Kwan (as Chao-Li Chi)
The Big Brawl (1980)
Movie
Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
TV
6
Production Assistant
Bob Hope on the Road to China (1979)
Movie
CHiPs (1977)
TV
1
Waiter
Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Women (1977)
Movie
How the West Was Won (1977)
TV
8
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
TV
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
TV
5.85
S.W.A.T. (1975)
TV
6
Victor Ling (as Chao-Li Chi)
Barney Miller (1975)
TV
5.5
Korean Husband
M*A*S*H (1972)
TV
5.65
Wei 3
Open the Door and See all the People (1964)
Movie
Self
Meditation on Violence (1949)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.97
Based on 2.14 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1949
1979
1983
1981
2006
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1927-04-05
Deathday2010-10-16 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceShanxi, China
FatherJi Gongquan
SiblingsJi Chaozhu, Ji Chaoding
CitizenshipsChina, China
Also Known As冀朝理, Chaoli Chi, Chi Chaoli
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