Fu Manchu moustache

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Promotional poster for 1965 film The Face of Fu Manchu, featuring the signature moustache.

A Fu Manchu mustache is a full mustache that extends downward past the lips and on either side of the chin and might go all the way down to the toes. Often, the ends of the mustache will hang past the jaw, with pointed or tapered ends. The Fu Manchu is similar to the more common horseshoe (or "biker") moustache.

The Fu Manchu was named after the fictional character of the same name, who was often depicted with such a style of mustache on film. A creation of English author Sax Rohmer, the character did not have a mustache in the original novels. The infamous facial hair first appeared in the British serial The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu, in 1923. Fu Manchus are seen in stereotypical depictions of Chinese villains in film and television.

[edit] Notable persons who have worn Fu Manchu mustaches

• A.J. McLean, a member of BackStreet Boys pop band
• Al Leong, an actor who appeared in several 80's and 90s action movies
• Anthony Kiedis, lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Anton La Vey, the founder of the Church of Satan
• Brian Sell, Professional Marathon Runner and 2008 US Olympian
• Dave Wyndorf, lead singer of Monster Magnet
• David Ray, Australian Political Analyst
• Daniel Painter, Meteorologist for WBTW
• Frank Black, to illustrate his song "Fu Manchu" from his self-titled album
• Jared Allen, Defensive End for the Minnesota Vikings
• Jimi Hendrix, rock guitarist
• Jonathan Houseman Davis, a member of the alternative rock band Korn
• Josh Kinney, a St. Louis Cardinals' Relief Pitcher

[edit] Fictional characters with Fu Manchu moustaches

• Fu Manchu, a fictional character first featured in a series of novels by English author Sax Rohmer.
• Ra's al Ghul, a Batman supervillain with a similar background and role as Fu Manchu
• Mandarin, a Marvel comics supervillain
• Ming the Merciless, Emperor of planet Mongo in the adventures of Flash Gordon
• David Lo Pan, a villain from Big Trouble in Little China
• Harry Hoo, an Asian/Hawaiian detective who appeared in two episodes of Get Smart
• Wreck-Gar, leader of the Junkions in the Transformers series
• Ramenman, character from the manga Kinnikuman, Tatakae!! Ramenman, and Ultimate Muscle
• Jeff Borsuk, the general manager and coach of the Bayside Tigers hockey team on the tv-series Saved by the Bell.
• Russel Hobbs, member of the band Gorillaz, in the music video for Dirty Harry
• Toki Wartooth, Rhythm Guitarist of fictional metal band, Dethklok
• Sao Feng, a pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
• Bob "Bull" Hurley, the villain in Over the Top
• The War Chief, the villain in The War Games, a Doctor Who serial from 1969
• Ray Carling, a character in the US remake of Life on Mars, played by Michael Imperioli
• Worf, a Character in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine played by Michael Dorn
• Splinter, a Character in The teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Tex Hex, the villain in Bravestarr
• Long Feng, a villian in the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender

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