Benson Fong
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.
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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Full Filmography
81 titles- Kung Fu: The Movie (1986) as The Old One
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Harry Woo
- The Glitter Dome (1984) as Wing
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Lee Chan
- Jinxed! (1982) as Mr. Wing
- Moonlight (1982) as Clifford Wu
- S.O.B. (1981) as The Chef
- Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge (1981) as Min Lo Chan
- The Amazing Spider-Man (1978) as Min Lo Chan
- Oliver's Story (1978) as John Hsiang
- The Strongest Man in the World (1975) as Ah Fong
- He Is My Brother (1975) as Kiko
- Harry O (1974)
- A Time for Love (1974)
- Police Story (1973)
- Charley Varrick (1973) as Honest John
- Kung Fu (1972) as Li Yu
- Kung Fu (1972) as Sorcerer Liu
- Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon (1972) as Han Fei
- Travis Logan, D.A. (1971) as Alfred Ling
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Dr. Takida
- The Love Bug (1968) as Mr. Wu
- Ironside (1967)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Inspector Akita
- Family Affair (1966)
- Our Man Flint (1966) as Dr. Schneider
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- Bewitched (1964)
- The Beachcomber (1962) as Ah Ling
- Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) as Kin Yung
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Flower Drum Song (1961) as Wang Chi-Yang
- My Three Sons (1960)
- My Three Sons (1960) as Ray Wong
- The Islanders (1960) as O'Hara
- Walk Like a Dragon (1960) as Wu
- Walk Like a Dragon (1960) Technical Advisor
- Five Gates to Hell (1959) as Gung Sa
- Perry Mason (1957) as Gow Loong
- Perry Mason (1957) as James Hing
- Perry Mason (1957) as Itsubi Nogata
- Perry Mason (1957) as Colong Kim
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Navy Log (1955)
- Conquest of Space (1955) as Imoto
- The Left Hand of God (1955) as Chun Tien
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mr. Wu
- His Majesty O'Keefe (1954) as Mr. Chou
- Dragonfly Squadron (1954) as Capt. Liehtse
- Back at the Front (1952) as Rickshaw Boy
- Submarine Command (1951)
- Peking Express (1951) as Wong
- Korea Patrol (1951) as Kim, So. Korean scout
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Alexander
- Three Husbands (1950) as George (uncredited)
- Katie Did It (1950) as Lahoo (uncredited)
- Chinatown at Midnight (1949) as Joe Wing
- Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture (1949) as Ah Hing
- Women in the Night (1948) as Chang
- Hazard (1948) as Houseboy (uncredited)
- Deception (1946) as The Manservant [Jimmy]
- Calcutta (1946) as Young Chinese Clerk
- Dark Alibi (1946) as Tommy Chan
- Back to Bataan (1945) as Officer Making Broadcast (uncredited)
- The Shanghai Cobra (1945) as Tommy Chan
- Secret Agent X-9 (1945) as Dr. Hakahima
- China Sky (1945) as Chung
- First Yank into Tokyo (1945) as Capt. Tanahe
- The Red Dragon (1945) as Tommy Chan
- The Scarlet Clue (1945) as Tommy Chan
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) as Young Dr. Chung
- The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) as Joseph
- Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944) as Tommy Chan, #3 Son
- Dragon Seed (1944) as Sudent (uncredited)
- The Purple Heart (1944)
- Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) as Tommie Chan
- Destroyer (1943) as Japanese Sonar Man
- Behind the Rising Sun (1943) as Japanese Officer with Message
- China (1943) as Guerrilla
- The Fighting Devil Dogs (1938) as Gehorda Outlaw (uncredited)
- Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936) as Opera Supernumerary (uncredited)
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bewitched (1964) — aged about 47
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mr. Wu — aged about 37
- Kung Fu (1972) as Li Yu — aged about 55
- Kung Fu (1972) as Sorcerer Liu — aged about 55
- Perry Mason (1957) as Gow Loong — aged about 40
- Perry Mason (1957) as James Hing — aged about 40
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