Fu Manchu moustache
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A Fu Manchu mustache is a full, straight moustache that grows downward past the lips and on either side of the chin and extends down toward the feet. Often, the ends of the moustache will hang past the jaw, with pointed or tapered ends. The Fu Manchu is similar to the more common horseshoe (or "biker") moustache; the major difference between the two being that the Fu Manchu is only grown from the upper lip, while the sides remain shaved.
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 moustache 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.
Notable persons who have worn Fu Manchu moustaches
- Al Leong, an actor who appeared in several action movies during the 1980s and 1990s
- Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan
- Christopher Lee, when portraying Dr Fu Manchu in the 1960s
- Dave Wyndorf, lead singer of Monster Magnet
- David Ray, Australian Political Analyst
- Frank Black, to illustrate his song "Fu Manchu" from his self-titled album
- Jonathan Houseman Davis, a member of the alternative rock band Korn
- Flynn Gower, singer for alternative rock band Cog
- Dave Doan, Famous Scientologist
- Nicolas Cage, when potraying Dr Fu Manchu in Grindhouse fake trailer segment Werewolf Women of the SS
Fictional characters with Fu Manchu moustaches
- Fu Manchu, a fictional character, from which the mustache's name originates, 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 multiple 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[citation needed]
- Tex Hex, the villain in Bravestarr
- Jyabura, a villainous assassin in the series One Piece
- Long Feng, a villain in the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Old Man Fu, a character in Fullmetal Alchemist whose name reflects his style of facial hair