Beal Wong was an American actor who is best known for The Secret Code, The Big Bluff, and Women in the Night. He was born on May 11, 1906, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on February 6, 1962, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Beal Wong, originally named William Beal Wong, was born to Chinese immigrant parents in Los Angeles. Little is known about his family background or personal life, but his career in film and television was significant in the early 20th century.
Career
Wong had a lengthy career in Hollywood, often taking on roles that showcased his cultural background. He played various characters in films and television shows from the 1930s to the 1950s, contributing to many notable projects despite often being cast in uncredited roles. His performances in productions like The Secret Code and Women in the Night helped establish him in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Beal Wong passed away on February 6, 1962, from a cerebral hemorrhage in Los Angeles. He was laid to rest at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery. His contributions to cinema, particularly as an Asian American actor during a time when representation was scarce, left a mark on the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Women in the Night | 1948-01-02 | General Mitikoya |
| Trade Winds | 1938-12-28 | Shanghai Cigarette Customer (Uncredited) |
| Stage Mother | 1933-09-29 | Stage Extra |
| Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation | 1939-07-07 | Chinese Restaurant Patron (Uncredited) |
| Now and Forever | 1934-08-31 | Assistant Hotel Clerk (Uncredited) |
| Torchy Blane in Chinatown | 1939-02-02 | Chinese Entertainer (Uncredited) |
| Christmas in July | 1940-10-25 | Chinese Man Listening to Radio (Uncredited) |
| Phantom Raiders | 1940-06-07 | Chinese Man in Cafe |
| The Secret Code | 1942-09-04 | Quito |
| China | 1943-04-21 | Capt. Tao-Yuan-Kai |
| Behind the Rising Sun | 1943-08-01 | Japanese Major |
| Bataan | 1943-06-03 | Japanese Soldier |
| The Man Who Came to Dinner | 1941-12-24 | Chinese Guest (Uncredited) |
| Guns Girls and Gangsters | 1959-01-01 | Charles Wong (Uncredited) |
| 心恨 | 1936-06-30 | Lee |
| You, John Jones! | 1943-01-14 | Japanese Soldier (Uncredited) |
| The Purple Heart | 1944-02-25 | |
| Calcutta | 1946-12-20 | Native Foreman at Dinjhan (Uncredited) |
| China Girl | 1942-12-09 | |
| Manpower | 1941-08-09 | Wing Ling (Uncredited) |
| The Keys of the Kingdom | 1944-12-15 | Chinese Captain (Uncredited) |
| To the Ends of the Earth | 1948-02-07 | Transportation Captain (Uncredited) |
| The Shanghai Story | 1954-09-01 | Vendor (Uncredited) |
| The Leathernecks Have Landed | 1936-02-17 | Chinese Officer (Uncredited) |
| Hong Kong Confidential | 1958-10-01 | Muto |
| Earth vs. the Flying Saucers | 1956-07-04 | Chinese Radio Listener (Uncredited) |