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Benson Fong

Acting Born Oct 10, 1916 Died Aug 1, 1987 Sacramento, California, USA 81 credits
81
Total Credits
1936–1986
51 Years Career Span
44
Vault Titles
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Biography

Benson Fong was a Chinese-American character actor born in Sacramento, California. He was from a mercantile family and graduated from high school in Sacramento. Fong studied briefly in China before joining relatives in commercial activities in California. He is known for his acting work, with a total of 76 known credits. Fong was male and his birthday is October 10, 1916. He passed away on August 1, 1987, at the age of 70. Fong's place of birth is Sacramento, California, USA.

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Career

Career overview

Benson Fong was a Chinese-American character actor. He was born in Sacramento, California, and came from a mercantile family. Fong's early life and education are documented, with him graduating from high school in Sacramento and briefly studying in China before joining relatives in commercial activities in California.

As a character actor, Benson Fong appeared in numerous roles throughout his career. The exact nature and extent of his work in film and television is not specified, but it is known that he accumulated a significant number of credits, totaling 76. This suggests a prolific career, with Fong working in a variety of capacities.

Fong's acting career spanned many years, with his birthdate listed as October 10, 1916, and his date of death as August 1, 1987.

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Career timeline

Kung Fu: The Movie
Crazy like a FoxThe Glitter Dome
T. J. HookerJinxed!Moonlight
S.O.B.Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
The Amazing Spider-ManOliver's Story
The Strongest Man in the WorldHe Is My Brother
Harry OA Time for Love
Police StoryCharley Varrick
Kung FuKung FuKung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Travis Logan, D.A.
It Takes a ThiefThe Love Bug
Ironside
Mission: ImpossibleFamily AffairOur Man Flint
The Wild Wild West
Bewitched
The BeachcomberGirls! Girls! Girls!
Ben CaseyFlower Drum Song
My Three SonsMy Three SonsThe IslandersWalk Like a DragonWalk Like a Dragon · Technical Advisor
Five Gates to Hell
Perry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonHave Gun, Will Travel
Navy LogConquest of SpaceThe Left Hand of God
The Wonderful World of DisneyHis Majesty O'KeefeDragonfly Squadron
Back at the Front
Submarine CommandPeking ExpressKorea Patrol
Lux Video TheatreThree HusbandsKatie Did It
Chinatown at MidnightBoston Blackie's Chinese Venture
Women in the NightHazard
DeceptionCalcuttaDark Alibi
Back to BataanThe Shanghai CobraSecret Agent X-9China SkyFirst Yank into Tokyo
Thirty Seconds Over TokyoThe Keys of the KingdomCharlie Chan in The Chinese CatDragon SeedThe Purple Heart

Full Filmography

81 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Benson Fong best known for?

Benson Fong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crazy like a Fox (1984), The Hidden Fortress (1958), Luis Miguel: The Series (2018), S.O.B. (1981).

When and where was Benson Fong born?

Benson Fong was born on October 10, 1916 in Sacramento, California, USA. They passed away on August 1, 1987.

How many credits does Benson Fong have?

Benson Fong has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1986.

What is Benson Fong's background in cinema and television?

Benson Fong was a Chinese-American character actor born in Sacramento, California. He was from a mercantile family and graduated from high school in Sacramento. Fong studied briefly in China before joining relatives in commercial activities in California. He is known for his acting work, with a total of 76 known credit...

Benson Fong by the numbers

81credits
55films
26TV series
1936–1986active years

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