Sessue Hayakawa
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Breakthrough Years
1912
Established his reputation in Los Angeles theatre, leading to his eventual film debut and international stardom.
1914
Achieved star status as a dramatic leading man in
The Typhoon
and
The Wrath of the Gods
.
1915
His compelling role in DeMille's
The Cheat
made him Hollywood's first Asian-American romantic lead and star.
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