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Public records list Teddy Robin as a singer, film director and composer. Born on March 2, 1945, Teddy Robin is from Guilin, People's Republic of China. That works out to 81 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Hong Kong Chu Hai College.
My Take
Teddy Robin strikes me as a genuine cultural foundation stone of Hong Kong. Born in Guilin in 1945, he rode the mid-1960s wave of Hong Kong English pop fronting Teddy Robin and the Playboys, then refused to be just a singer, expanding into composing, acting, directing, and producing. What impresses me is that being a multi-hyphenate did not dilute him; he delivered across all of it and stayed relevant for decades. He is a living link to an entire era of the city's music and film, the kind of all-rounder whose longevity proves the depth beneath the versatility.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Teddy Robin
- Name (Japanese)
- テディ・ロビン・クァン
- Reading
- てでぃ・ろびん・くぁん
- Born
- March 2, 1945 (age 81)
- Origin
- Guilin, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- singer / film director / composer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- Hong Kong Chu Hai College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Teddy Robin born?
Born March 2, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Teddy Robin from?
Teddy Robin is from Guilin, People's Republic of China.
What does Teddy Robin do?
Teddy Robin works as singer, film director, composer, actor.
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