Born in Nanjing, Jiangsu, he was one of the Wan brothers who pioneered the Chinese animations industry.
Wan Guchan joined his twin brother Wan Laiming in most of the animation projects and experimentations.
The technique was demonstrated in the animation Pigsy Eats Watermelon.
Wan Guchan would also take part in the 1964 film Havoc in Heaven, which would bring China recognition internationally.
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