Dashan
Sign in to saveMark Henry Rowswell, CM (born May 23, 1965), known by his Chinese stage name Dashan (), is a Canadian performer and television personality who gained prominence in China. He became known in the late 1980s through regular appearances on China Central Television (CCTV), particularly in the traditional comedic art form xiangsheng. Although less publicly visible in Canada, he developed a significant presence in Chinese media as a non-Chinese national working in domestic programming. Since 2012, he has shifted his focus toward solo performances in live venues and has contributed to the development
Person
- Born
- 1965-05-23
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Key facts
- Person.name
- Mark Henry Rowswell
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- Dashan in 2024.jpg
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- Dashan in 2024
- Person.birth_place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Person.birth_name
- Mark Henry Rowswell
- Person.occupation
- Presenter
- Person.alma_mater
- University of TorontoPeking University
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Key dates
- Born
- 23 May 1965
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Article
20 sectionsContents
- Early life and education
- Early television appearances
- Xiangsheng
- 1990–2012
- ''CCTV New Year's Gala''
- Television host
- Dramatic acting
- Beijing Olympics
- Cultural ambassador
- Current work
- Dashan Live
- Narration
- Endorsements and cameo appearances
- University of Toronto Governing Council
- Personal life
- Awards
- References
- Citations
- Sources
- External links
Mark Henry Rowswell, CM (born May 23, 1965), known by his Chinese stage name Dashan (), is a Canadian performer and television personality who gained prominence in China. He became known in the late 1980s through regular appearances on China Central Television (CCTV), particularly in the traditional comedic art form xiangsheng. Although less publicly visible in Canada, he developed a significant presence in Chinese media as a non-Chinese national working in domestic programming. Since 2012, he has shifted his focus toward solo performances in live venues and has contributed to the development of the stand-up comedy scene in China.
== Early life and education == Rowswell was born in 1965 in Ottawa, Ontario, and attended Nepean High School. He started learning Chinese in 1979 from a refugee that he worked alongside in a camera store on Bank Street. After learning a few words, Rowswell bought books and cassettes teaching the language.