Sammee Tong
Biography
Sammee Tong works in acting. Born April 21, 1901 in San Francisco, California, USA. Died October 27, 1964. Archytele tracks 26 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- Fluffy (1965) as Cook
- Mickey (1964) as Sammy Ling
- For Those Who Think Young (1964) as Clyde
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as Laundryman
- Bonanza (1959) as Hop Ling
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Suicide Battalion (1958) as Papa Lily
- Bachelor Father (1957) as Peter Tong
- The Midnight Story (1957) as Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
- Hell Bound (1957) as Murdered Seaman (uncredited)
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Lee
- The Man Called X (1956)
- Further Adventures of Spin and Marty (1956) as Sam the Cook
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) as Dr. Yamane / Dr. Tabata / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- The Adventures of Spin and Marty (1955) as Sam the Cook
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Peter Tong
- Woman on the Run (1950) as Witness to Suzie's Fall (uncredited)
- God Is My Co-Pilot (1945) as Chinese Civilian (uncredited)
- China (1943) as Aide to Japanese General
- Only Angels Have Wings (1939) as Sam (uncredited)
- Youth on Parole (1937) as Chinese Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
- Daughter of Shanghai (1937) as Chinese Alien in Airplane (uncredited)
- Love Before Breakfast (1936) as Steward (uncredited)
- The Accusing Finger (1936) as Chinese-American Convict
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What movies or TV shows is Sammee Tong best known for?
Sammee Tong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including For Those Who Think Young (1964), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), Mulholland Drive (2001), Hawaiian Eye (1959).
When and where was Sammee Tong born?
Sammee Tong was born on April 21, 1901 in San Francisco, California, USA. They passed away on October 27, 1964.
How many credits does Sammee Tong have?
Sammee Tong has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1965.
What is Sammee Tong's background in cinema and television?
Sammee Tong (April 21, 1901 – October 27, 1964) was an American film and television character actor. He was best known for his starring role as John Forsythe's live-in houseboy/valet Peter Tong on the sitcom Bachelor Father, which aired on all three national networks from 1957 to 1962. Tong signed with Columbia Pictur...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bonanza (1959) as Hop Ling — aged about 58
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as Laundryman — aged about 62
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Peter Tong — aged about 52
- Woman on the Run (1950) as Witness to Suzie's Fall (uncredited) — aged about 49
- The Adventures of Spin and Marty (1955) as Sam the Cook — aged about 54
- Telephone Time (1956) — aged about 55
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