Chang Wah Vedic birth chart profile
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Chang Wah

• Remembering (Dec 22, 2003)

★ August 2, 1917 · Honolulu, Hawaii
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OscarBeautyArtEntertain/BusinessStart young less than 16EntertainmentProducerSkills - Multi-faceted
Biography

Who is Chang Wah?

Chinese-American designer, sculptor, and artist well known for the props he created for the 1960s TV series Star Trek: The Original Series including the tricorder and communicator. Changs communicator design has been credited as an inspiration for modern flip-type cell/mobile phones. With the encouragement of his adopted father, James Blanding Sloan, he began exhibiting his prints and watercolors at the age of seven to highly favorable reviews. Chang worked with Sloan on several theatre productions and in the 1940s, they briefly created their own studio to produce films. For Star Trek, Chang also built costumes for the salt vampire ("The Man Trap"), the Gorn ("Arena") and Baloks false image ("The Corbomite Maneuver"). He created tribbles by using artificial fur stuffed with foam, the Neanderthals in "The Galileo Seven", and the Romulan Bird of Prey ("Balance of Terror"), and the Vulcan harp first seen in "Charlie X" and later seen in "The Conscience of the King", "Amok Time", "The Way to Eden"; and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989). His other film credits include sculpting the maquette of Pinocchio which was used as the reference for the animators of the classic 1940 Walt Disney feature, and articulated deer models for 1942 animated film Bambi. He designed the spectacular headdress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 feature film Cleopatra. Other work included building the title object from 1960 movie The Time Machine which earned his company an Oscar. In 1941, 31-year-old Wah Ming was diagnosed with polio after suffering flu-like symptoms. After an extended stay at a hospital in San Gabriel, California, and treatments that included confinement in an iron lung, he eventually would walk again. Wah Chang married Glenella Taylor in 1941. He died on 22 December 2003 at age 86 in Carmel, California. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Wah Chang (Chang Wah) – Public Profile

Birth: August 2, 1917, Honolulu, United States

Death: January 22, 2003, Los Angeles, United States

Nationality: American (Chinese American)

Known for: Sculptor and designer in film and television, with notable contributions to science fiction visuals.

Overview

Wah Chang, born Chang Wah, was a prominent Chinese American artist whose career spanned mid‑20th century film and television. He is best known for his influential work as a designer and model maker in science fiction, helping shape the look of iconic creatures and props used on screen. His career left a lasting impact on practical effects and concept design in genre media.

Notable Works

  • Star Trek: The Original Series – Credited for designing several alien creatures and practical effects, contributing to the tactile, imaginative aesthetic of the show.
  • Other mid‑20th century film/TV design work in science fiction and fantasy, recognized for distinctive creature concepts and sculptural design.

News & Public Presence

As a figure who passed away in 2003, Wah Chang’s activity in public life ceased long before the rise of modern social media. Current public information about him appears primarily in archival interviews, obituaries, film/TV credits, and Star Trek historical retrospectives. There are no active official news channels or contemporary press releases specific to him.

Social Media Details

There are no official, verifiable public social media profiles for Wah Chang. Any contemporary accounts are not associated with him directly and are typically maintained by fans or archival projects. Public references today come from film/television archives, museum collections, and fan communities.

Education & Background

Details about Wah Chang’s formal education and early training are available in biographical sources, but concise public records emphasize his professional achievements in LA‑based production design rather than a comprehensive academic history. He is widely recognized for translating sculptural skill into practical on‑set effects and creature design.

Legacy & Impact

Chang’s work helped define the tangible, hands‑on approach to sci‑fi aesthetics during the classic era of television and film. His designs for Star Trek and other projects contributed to a lasting visual language that influenced generations of artists, prop makers, and designers in genre media. His legacy is preserved through archival materials, fan scholarship, and continued interest in mid‑century science fiction design.

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Which planetary combinations are in Chang Wah's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Chang Wah's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Chang Wah live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Chang Wah, in order.

PREVIOUSSep 1, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
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What do Chang Wah's numerology numbers say?

Chang Wah's core numbers are Destiny 2, Soul Urge 22, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
2

Chaldean Destiny 2 indicates success through cooperation and harmony. It supports mediation, supportive leadership, and partnership-based growth.

❖Soul Urge
22

Chaldean Soul 22 desires to build something lasting. It seeks disciplined execution of a big vision with practical steps.

◇Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1928
Death
Death of Mother 1928 (Fai Sue Chang, nee Wong)
1931
Health
Medical diagnosis 1931 (Polio)
1941
Relationship
Marriage 1941 (Glenella Taylor)
2003
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 22 December 2003 (Age 86)
1997
Death
Death of Mate 1997 (Glenella Taylor)
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