Benson Fong
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Benson Fong ( October 10, 1916 – August 1, 1987) was a Chinese-American character actor. Born in Sacramento, California, Fong was from a mercantile family. After graduating from high school in Sacramento, he studied briefly in China before joining relatives in commercial activities in California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Benson Fong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Benson Fong Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Benson Fong reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Benson Fong's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Benson Fong's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Back at the Front, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Benson Fong Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Benson Fong's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Benson Fong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kung Fu: The Movie | The Old One | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Moonlight | Clifford Wu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | S.O.B. | The Chef | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge | Min Lo Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Strongest Man in the World | Ah Fong | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | He Is My Brother | Kiko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | A Time for Love | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Charley Varrick | Honest John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon | Han Fei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Travis Logan, D.A. | Alfred Ling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Love Bug | Mr. Wu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Our Man Flint | Dr. Schneider | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Girls! Girls! Girls! | Kin Yung | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Flower Drum Song | Wang Chi-Yang | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Walk Like a Dragon | Wu | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Five Gates to Hell | Gung Sa | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Left Hand of God | Chun Tien | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Conquest of Space | Imoto | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dragonfly Squadron | Capt. Liehtse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | His Majesty O'Keefe | Mr. Chou | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Back at the Front | Rickshaw Boy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Submarine Command | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Peking Express | Wong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Korea Patrol | Kim, So. Korean scout | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Katie Did It | Lahoo (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Three Husbands | George - the Butler (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Chinatown at Midnight | Joe Wing | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture | Ah Hing | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Houseboy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Calcutta | Young Chinese Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Deception | The Manservant [Jimmy] | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dark Alibi | Tommy Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Shanghai Cobra | Tommy Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | First Yank into Tokyo | Capt. Tanahe | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Red Dragon | Tommy Chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Secret Agent X-9 | Dr. Hakahima | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Back to Bataan | Officer Making Broadcast (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | China Sky | Chung | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Scarlet Clue | Tommy Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Keys of the Kingdom | Joseph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo | Young Dr. Chung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Sudent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat | Tommy Chan, #3 Son | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Purple Heart | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Charlie Chan in the Secret Service | Tommie Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Destroyer | Japanese Sonar Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Behind the Rising Sun | Japanese Officer with Message | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | China | Guerrilla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Fighting Devil Dogs | Gehorda Outlaw (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Charlie Chan at the Opera | Opera Supernumerary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Benson Fong - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Benson Fong?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Benson Fong is "Back at the Front" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Benson Fong acted in?
Benson Fong has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Benson Fong?
Other notable films include "A Time for Love", "Hazard", and "Peking Express".