Chang Apana

About Chang Apana

Birth Day: December 26, 1871
Birth Place: Waiphahu, HI
Died On: Dec 8, 1933 (age 61)
Birth Sign: Capricorn

Chang Apana Net Worth

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.
Chang Apana is a member of Law Enforcement Officer

💰Chang Apana Net worth: 20 Million

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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.