Mei Lanfang

Peking opera artist (1894-1961)

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Lived 1894–1961, aged 67China

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Wikipedia
28 languages
Cross-language footprint
Rank in China
#250
Politicians
Era
1894–1961
Aged 67
Known for
A Spray of Plum Blossoms
1931

Summary

Updated 2026-06-11

Mei Lan, better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was a notable Chinese Peking opera artist in modern Chinese theater. Mei was known as the "Queen of Peking Opera". Mei was exclusively known for his female lead roles (dan) and particularly his "verdant-robed girls" (qingyi), young or middle-aged women of grace and refinement. He was considered one of the "Four Great Dan", along with Shang Xiaoyun, Cheng Yanqiu, and Xun Huisheng.