Burt Kwouk was a British actor, who is best known for his role as Cato in the Pink Panther films, and for playing Mr. Ling in the James Bond film, Goldfinger. He was born on July 18, 1930, in Warrington, Cheshire, England, and raised in Shanghai.
Personal and Family Life
Burt Kwouk was married to Caroline Leigh from 1961 until his death in 2016, and they had one child together. He grew up in a multicultural environment, which influenced his acting career.
Career
Kwouk made his film debut in the 1957 movie Windom’s Way. He portrayed memorable characters in various films, including Mr. Ling in Goldfinger, and Cato in several Pink Panther films. He also had appearances in popular television series such as Doctor Who and Last of the Summer Wine.
Death and Legacy
Burt Kwouk passed away on May 24, 2016, at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer. He was recognized for his contributions to acting, receiving the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) title in 2011.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Goldfinger | 1964-09-20 | Mr. Ling |
| You Only Live Twice | 1967-06-13 | Spectre 3 |
| A Shot in the Dark | 1964-06-23 | Kato |
| Kiss of the Dragon | 2001-07-06 | Uncle Tai |
| The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu | 1980-08-08 | Fu Manchu’s Servant |
| The Return of the Pink Panther | 1975-05-21 | Cato Fong |
| Last of the Summer Wine | 1973-01-04 | Entwistle |
| Doctor Who | 1982-01-26 | Lin Futu |
| Empire of the Sun | 1987-12-09 | Mr. Chen |
| Plenty | 1985-09-20 | Mr. Aung |
| Revenge of the Pink Panther | 1978-01-08 | Cato Fong |