Keye Luke - Actor Profile

Keye Luke

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 18, 1904
Birth Place: Guangzhou, China

About Keye Luke

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Keye Luke (Chinese: 陸錫麒, Cantonese: Luk Shek Kee; June 18, 1904 – January 12, 1991) was a Chinese-American actor. He was known for playing Lee Chan, the "Number One Son" in the Charlie Chan films, the original Kato in the 1939–1941 Green Hornet film serials, Brak in the 1960s Space Ghost cartoons, Master Po in the television series Kung Fu, and Mr. Wing in the Gremlins films. He was the first Chinese-American contract player signed by RKO, Universal Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was one of the most prominent Asian actors of American cinema in the mid-twentieth century.

Keye Luke Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Keye Luke reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Keye Luke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Keye Luke'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 Blade in Hong Kong, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Keye Luke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Keye Luke's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Keye Luke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Alice Dr. Yang Average Similar →
1990 Gremlins 2: The New Batch Mr. Wing Hit Similar →
1986 Kappa Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport Dr. Kenji Yakimura Super Hit Similar →
1985 Blade in Hong Kong Chang Chin-tzu Super Hit Similar →
1984 Gremlins Grandfather (Mr. Wing) Hit Similar →
1974 Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders Lord Sun Ming Hit Similar →
1974 Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon Master Po Hit Similar →
1959 Gigantis, the Fire Monster Tsukioka / Policeman (voice) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1957 Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst Captain Kuo Tai Hit Similar →
1956 Around the World in 80 Days Old Man at Travel Office (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 The Bamboo Prison Comrade-Instructor Li Ching Average Similar →
1952 The Congregation - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Young Man with a Horn Ramundo the Houseboy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Sky Dragon Lee Chan Super Hit Similar →
1948 Waterfront at Midnight Loy Hit Similar →
1947 Dark Delusion Dr. Lee Wong How Hit Similar →
1946 Lost City of the Jungle Tal Shan Hit Similar →
1946 Tokyo Rose Charlie Otani Hit Similar →
1945 How DOooo You Do Chinese Detective Super Hit Similar →
1944 3 Men in White Dr. Lee Wong How Average Similar →
1943 Salute to the Marines 'Flashy' Logaz Hit Similar →
1942 Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant Dr. Lee Wong How Hit Similar →
1942 Destination Unknown Secretary Hit Similar →
1942 The Falcon's Brother Jerry Hit Similar →
1942 Across the Pacific Steamship Office Clerk Hit Similar →
1942 Spy Ship Koshimo Haru Hit Similar →
1942 North to the Klondike K. Wellington Wong Hit Similar →
1941 Burma Convoy Lin Taiyen Hit Similar →
1940 The Green Hornet Strikes Again! Kato Hit Similar →
1939 Barricade Ling Hit Similar →
1939 Disputed Passage Andrew Abbott Hit Similar →
1939 North of Shanghai Jimmy Riley Super Hit Similar →
1938 Mr. Moto's Gamble Lee Chan Average Similar →
1937 Charlie Chan on Broadway Lee Chan Hit Similar →
1937 Charlie Chan at the Olympics Lee Chan Hit Similar →
1936 Charlie Chan at the Opera Lee Chan Hit Similar →
1936 Charlie Chan at the Race Track Lee Chan Hit Similar →
1936 Charlie Chan at the Circus Lee Chan Average Similar →
1935 Charlie Chan in Shanghai Lee Chan Hit Similar →
1935 Here's to Romance Saito Hit Similar →
1935 Shanghai Chinese Ambassador's Son Hit Similar →
1935 Mad Love Dr. Wong Hit Similar →
1935 Oil for the Lamps of China Young Chinese Soldier Hit Similar →
1935 Murder in the Fleet Consul's Secretary (Uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 The Casino Murder Case Taki - Casino Pageboy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Charlie Chan in Paris Lee Chan Hit Similar →
1934 The Painted Veil Shay Key Fong (uncredited) Average Similar →
1934 Happiness Ahead Pekin Club Emcee (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Keye Luke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Keye Luke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keye Luke is "Blade in Hong Kong" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Keye Luke acted in?

Keye Luke has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Keye Luke?

Other notable films include "The Congregation", "North of Shanghai", and "Sky Dragon".

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