China Lee

China Lee Bio

September 2, 1942 / Virgo / Age 82

China Lee is an American-born Playboy model, glamour model, actress, and Playboy Bunny. She was born under the sign of Virgo on September 2, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Her birth name is Margaret Lee. She is also known in the industry as Margaret Sahl.

China Lee was Playboy Playmate of the Month for August 1964. She was awarded the prestigious title of Playboy Playmate at the age of 21. Her measurements are 35-22-35. China Lee has natural breasts, soulful brown eyes, and glossy black hair.

China Lee broke new ground as the magazine's first Asian American centerfold, photographed by Pompeo Posar. Pronounced "chee-na" to rhyme with "Tina," China's exotic allure and captivating smile earned her a place in Playboy history and the hearts of fans worldwide.

Born to Chinese immigrant parents who owned a laundry business, China was the youngest of eight siblings, growing up with three brothers and four sisters. Before her Playmate debut, she worked as a waitress, hairstylist, and eventually as a Bunny at the Playboy Clubs in Chicago and New York City. Her expertise as a training Bunny had her traveling to teach new recruits the art of the Playboy mystique.

China's talents extended beyond the Bunny uniform. She appeared in the Woody Allen comedy "What's Up, Tiger Lily?", performing a memorable striptease in the film's closing moments. Decades later, she reflected on parenting in a heartfelt interview in the early 1990s, where she appeared alongside her ex-husband Mort Sahl and their young son, Mort Jr.

Her legacy was celebrated in "Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates" in 2004, where she made her final on-screen appearance. China Lee's beauty, charm, and trailblazing spirit continue to inspire, cementing her place as an unforgettable figure in Playboy's storied history.