Willie Fung was an American actor best known for his roles in The Gay Falcon (1941), The Great Profile (1940), and Shanghai (1935). He was born on March 3, 1896, in Canton, China and passed away on April 16, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Willie Fung’s personal life is not widely documented, but it is known that he had a successful acting career that spanned over two decades. His work included many supporting roles in films during the early to mid-20th century. Despite the challenges of being an Asian actor in Hollywood at that time, Fung managed to carve out a niche for himself in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Willie Fung died due to coronary occlusion on April 16, 1945. His contributions to cinema during a period when Asian actors faced significant stereotyping and limited roles are remembered. Fung’s performances helped pave the way for future generations of Asian actors in Hollywood, marking his legacy in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Stowaway | 1936-12-25 | Chang |
| The Gay Falcon | 1941-10-24 | Jerry |
| Red Dust | 1932-10-22 | Hoy |
| I Sell Anything | 1934-10-20 | Charlie (uncredited) |
| Honolulu | 1939-02-03 | Wong |
| The Letter | 1940-11-21 | Chung Hi |
| The Fighting Westerner | 1935-03-01 | Ling Yat |
| Maisie | 1939-06-22 | Lee, the Ranch Cook |
| Small Town Girl | 1936-04-10 | So-So |
| Sequoia | 1935-01-16 | Sang Soo |
| Git Along Little Dogies | 1937-03-27 | Sing Low |
| Saddle Mountain Roundup | 1941-08-29 | Fang Way |
| Sinners in Paradise | 1938-05-19 | Ping |
| West of Broadway | 1931-11-28 | Wing |
| Yellowstone | 1936-09-01 | Cook (uncredited) |
| Happy Go Lucky | 1936-12-13 | Coolie Fisherman |
| A Lost Lady | 1934-09-29 | Forrester’s Cook |
| Secret Valley | 1937-01-15 | Tabasco the Cook |
| Come on, Cowboys | 1937-05-24 | Fong |
| Jungle Menace | 1937-09-01 | Chiang-Houseboy |