Wong Chung was an American actor born on July 17, 1880, in San Francisco, California, USA. He is best known for his role in “King of Chinatown” (1939). Wong Chung passed away on July 25, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Wong Chung was married to Lee (Shee, See) Fong Wong, who was also an actress in motion pictures. Their relationship was likely supportive of their respective careers in the film industry.
Career
Wong Chung had a prolific acting career, appearing in various films throughout the early to mid-20th century. He often played minor roles, typically portrayed as ethnic characters, which reflected the common casting practices of the time.
Death and Legacy
Wong Chung died on July 25, 1963. His contributions to cinema, particularly in films featuring Asian characters, are part of the broader history of Asian representation in Hollywood. Though his roles were often uncredited, he remains a noteworthy figure in early American film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Holy Terror | 1931-07-19 | Cook (uncredited) |
| Road to Paradise | 1930-07-20 | Waiter (uncredited) |
| The Lady from Shanghai | 1947-12-24 | Li (uncredited) |
| The Law of the Tong | 1931-12-15 | Tong Member (uncredited) |
| Roar of the Dragon | 1932-07-08 | Voronsky Henchman (uncredited) |
| Law and Order | 1940-11-28 | Chinese Man |
| International House | 1933-05-27 | Health Inspector |
| Double Harness | 1933-07-21 | Chinese Cook |
| Fog Over Frisco | 1934-06-02 | Chinese Cook (uncredited) |
| Tiger Shark | 1932-09-24 | Chinese Laundryman (uncredited) |
| Perils of Pauline | 1933-11-05 | Chinese Man |
| Across the Pacific | 1942-09-04 | Panama Theatre Doorman (uncredited) |
| Frisco Kid | 1935-11-30 | Chung (uncredited) |
| Shanghai Express | 1932-02-12 | Chinese Officer Checking Passports (uncredited) |
| Daughter of the Dragon | 1931-09-05 | Henchman (uncredited) |
| The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu | 1929-08-10 | Chinese Official (uncredited) |
| Barbary Coast | 1935-10-13 | Ah Wing |
| Klondike Annie | 1936-02-21 | |
| The Leathernecks Have Landed | 1936-02-17 | Chinese Vendor (uncredited) |
| Werewolf of London | 1935-05-13 | |
| The Miracle Man | 1932-04-01 |