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Benson Fong

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Benson Fong Famous memorial

Birth
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
Death
1 Aug 1987 (aged 70)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea Add to Map
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Character Actor. Best known for his role as Charlie Chan's Number 3 son Tommy Chan and as "The Old One" on the TV series Kung Fu. While eating at a local restaurant with friends in 1943, an agent approached him and asked him if he would like to be in movies. Mr. Fong continued to act for the rest of his life, but found success in 1946, when at the suggestion of good friend Gregory Peck, Mr. Fong opened the first of a chain of Chinese restaurants called Ah Fong.
Character Actor. Best known for his role as Charlie Chan's Number 3 son Tommy Chan and as "The Old One" on the TV series Kung Fu. While eating at a local restaurant with friends in 1943, an agent approached him and asked him if he would like to be in movies. Mr. Fong continued to act for the rest of his life, but found success in 1946, when at the suggestion of good friend Gregory Peck, Mr. Fong opened the first of a chain of Chinese restaurants called Ah Fong.

Bio by: Kelley G



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  • Originally Created by: Kelley G
  • Added: May 16, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7449659/benson-fong: accessed ), memorial page for Benson Fong (10 Oct 1916–1 Aug 1987), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7449659; Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea; Maintained by Find a Grave.