Chang Apana was born on December 26, 1871 in Waiphahu, HI. A Chinese-American detective with the Honolulu Police Department who became the inspiration for Asian detective character, Charlie Chan.
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💰Chang Apana Net worth: $20 Million
About
A Chinese-American detective with the Honolulu Police Department who became the inspiration for Asian detective character, Charlie Chan.
Before Fame
Living in China from the age of 3 to 10, he grew up speaking Chinese and Hawaiian, with some pidgin English; he also worked as a Hawaiian Cowboy, carrying with him a bullwhip.
Trivia
The author Earl Derr Biggers was inspired to create his famous Charlie Chan character after reading about Apana's exploits in the local paper.
Family Life
He was born in Waipio, Oahu, Hawaii.
Associated With
Charlie Chan became the second most popular Hawaiian policeman after the series Hawaii Five-O, starring Kam Fong Chun, appeared on screens.
