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Benson Fong
Benson Fong (10 October 1916 - 1 August 1987) was a Chinese-American character actor. He was born in Sacramento, California. He was from a mercantile family. After graduating from high school in Sacrament, he studied briefly in China before joining relatives in commercial activities in California.
He appeared in minor film roles beginning in 1937 and later appeared in many films as the Flower Drum Song, His Majesty O'Keefe, Our Man Flint, and The Keys of the Kingdom. During World War II he was often cast in either Japanese or Chinese roles. He was "Tommy Chan," the number three son, in some of the early Charlie Chan movies.
His later career as an actor included many TV appearances. He was "The Old One" in Kung Fu.
Eventually, Fong opened several Ah Fong restaurants in California.
He died in Los Angeles, California, survived by his wife Gloria and five children.
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