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Pat Li

Known For
Acting
Active Years
1962–1994 (33 Years)
Total Credits
12 credits in database
Acting 12 credits
12
Total Credits
1962–1994
33 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Pat Li is an actor known for work across television and film. Her screen credits include the television series MAS*H, Magnum, P.I., Chicago Hope, The Chadwick Family, Aloha Means Goodbye, and And the Soul Shall Dance, as well as the feature films Mister Buddwing and Dreams of Glass. In addition to her screen appearances, Pat Li was one of the original seven founding members of East West Players, an Asian American theatre company based in Los Angeles that was formed in 1965 and remains in operation. The other founding members alongside Li were Mako, who served as Artistic Director for the first twenty-three years, James Hong, June Kyoto Lu, Guy Lee, Yet Lock, and Beulah Quo.

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Career

Career overview

Pat Li is an actress known for her work across television and film. Her acting credits include appearances in MAS*H, Mister Buddwing, And the Soul Shall Dance, Magnum, P.I., Dreams of Glass, The Chadwick Family, Aloha Means Goodbye, and Chicago Hope.

In addition to her screen credits, Pat Li holds a significant place in theatre history as one of the original seven founding members of East West Players. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965, this Asian American theatre company remains in operation today. Alongside Li, the founding members included Mako, who served as the artistic director for the first twenty-three years, as well as James Hong, June Kyoto Lu, also known as June Kim, Guy Lee, Yet Lock, and Beulah Quo.

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Career timeline

Chicago Hope
Falcon Crest
Magnum, P.I.
Knots LandingKnots Landing
And the Soul Shall Dance
Aloha Means GoodbyeThe Chadwick Family
M*A*S*H
Dreams of Glass
Mister Buddwing
Ensign O'Toole

Full Filmography

12 titles
  • Chicago Hope (1994) as Landlady
  • Falcon Crest (1981) as Landlady
  • Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Grace Chang
  • Knots Landing (1979) as Gallery Owner
  • Knots Landing (1979) as Mrs. Shino
  • And the Soul Shall Dance (1978) as Hana Murata
  • Aloha Means Goodbye (1974) as Mrs. Kalani
  • The Chadwick Family (1974) as Madame Wu-Tsaung
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  • M*A*S*H (1972) as Soong Hi
  • Dreams of Glass (1970) as Mrs. Murakoshi
  • Mister Buddwing (1966) as Dice Player
  • Ensign O'Toole (1962) as Mrs. Yamada

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Pat Li best known for?

Pat Li is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chicago Hope (1994), Anatomy of a Murder (1959), Magnum, P.I. (1980), Knots Landing (1979).

How many credits does Pat Li have?

Pat Li has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1994.

What is Pat Li's background in cinema and television?

Pat Li is an actor known for work across television and film. Her screen credits include the television series MAS*H, Magnum, P.I., Chicago Hope, The Chadwick Family, Aloha Means Goodbye, and And the Soul Shall Dance, as well as the feature films Mister Buddwing and Dreams of Glass. In addition to her screen appearance...

Pat Li by the numbers

12credits
5films
7TV series
1962–1994active years

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