Charlie Chan Charlie Chan Charlie Chan is a fictional character created by Earl Derr Biggers. Biggers loosely based Chan on Honolulu, Hawaii, detective Chang Apana, and conceived of the benevolent and heroic Chan as an alternative to Yellow Peril stereotypes and villains like Fu Manchu. Chan is a detective for the Honolulu police, though many stories feature Chan traveling the world as he investigates mysteries and solves crimes. Chan first appeared in Biggers' novels, then was featured in a number of media. Over four dozen films featuring Charlie Chan were made, beginning in 1926. The character was first portrayed by East Asian
Charlie Chan (composer) for Killing Time (anticipated 2011 Australian drama series starring David Wenham), Me Myself I (film) (starring Rachel Griffiths), high rating Australian television staples McLeod's Daughters and Australian Story, acclaimed Sydney Theatre Company play "Gift of the Gorgon" and numerous free-to-air, National Geographic and Discovery Channel documentaries including Addiction, The Last Warriors, Persons of Interest and many more. Charlie Chan lives and works in Sydney, Australia with her cat, a Ragdoll breed named Bosun. Outside of music, Chan has an avid interest in horology, clock collecting and sailing. She also has a passion for vintage car and vintage sailboat restoration. Charlie