Chu Ke-liang

Chu Ke-liang
豬哥亮
Born
Hsieh Hsin-ta
(謝新達 Siā Sin-ta̍t)

(1946-12-06)6 December 1946
Died15 May 2017(2017-05-15) (aged 70)
Occupation(s)Comedian, television host, actor, singer
Years active1980–2017
ChildrenJeannie Hsieh
Ting Xie
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese豬哥亮
Simplified Chinese猪哥亮
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhū Gēliàng
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingZyu1 Go1 Loeng6
Southern Min
Hokkien POJTi Ko-liōng / Ti Ko-liāng
Musical career
Also known asChu Ko-liang

Hsieh Hsin-ta (6 December 1946  15 May 2017), professionally known as Chu Ke-liang (Chinese: 豬哥亮; pinyin: Zhū Gēliàng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ti Ko-liōng or Ti Ko-liāng), was a Taiwanese comedian, actor, television show host and singer. He was known for his "over-the-top appearance" with unusual clothing and hair styles and his coarse humor.