Beulah Quo

Beulah Quo was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Brokedown Palace, Chinatown, and Meeting of Minds. She was born on April 17, 1923, in Stockton, California, and passed away on October 23, 2002, in La Mesa, California.

Personal and Family Life

Beulah Quo was married to Edwin Sih-Ung Kwoh from August 18, 1946, until her death, and they had two children together. She had a rich educational background, holding a bachelor’s degree in social welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Chicago.

Career

After World War II, Quo taught in China and fled to the U.S. with her husband and infant son just before the communist takeover. She was a significant figure in the Asian American arts scene, co-founding the East-West Players, the first Asian American theater company in Los Angeles, in 1965, and the Association of Asian/Pacific American Artists to promote fair representation of Asian Americans in the media.

Death and Legacy

Beulah Quo died from heart failure on October 23, 2002. She is remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry and her advocacy for Asian American artists. Her work has inspired many in the community and continues to influence the representation of Asian Americans in film and theater.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Chinatown1974-06-20Maid
The Sand Pebbles1966-12-20Mama Chunk
Brokedown Palace1999-08-13Guard Velie
Le palanquin des larmes1986-12-31Mme Chen
The 7th Dawn1964-09-02Ah Ming
The Children of An Lac1980-10-08Madame Ngai
The Last Survivors1975-03-04Mrs. Peters
Yes, Giorgio1982-09-24Mei Ling
Girls! Girls! Girls!1962-11-21Madam Yung
Samurai1979-04-30Hana Mitsubishi Cantrell
Black Market Baby1979-10-18Mrs. Yamato
If Tomorrow Comes1971-12-07Midori
Bad Girls1994-04-22Chinese Herbalist
ER1994-09-19Grandma Fong
Hawaii Five-O1968-09-20Madame Souvang
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001-09-30Cecilia Wang
MacGyver1985-09-29Mrs. Chung
MacArthur1977-07-15Ah Cheu