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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Benson Fong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Benson Fong's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Benson Fong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Peking Express, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Benson Fong Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Benson Fong's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Benson Fong.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kung Fu: The Movie | The Old One | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Glitter Dome | Wing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Jinxed! | Mr. Wing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Moonlight | Clifford Wu | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | S.O.B. | The Chef | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge | Min Lo Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Oliver's Story | John Hsiang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Strongest Man in the World | Ah Fong | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | He Is My Brother | Kiko | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Flower Drum Song | Wang Chi-Yang | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Walk Like a Dragon | Wu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Five Gates to Hell | Gung Sa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Left Hand of God | Chun Tien | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Conquest of Space | Imoto | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dragonfly Squadron | Capt. Liehtse | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | His Majesty O'Keefe | Mr. Chou | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Submarine Command | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Peking Express | Wong | Super 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 → |
| 1948 | Women in the Night | Chang | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Red Dragon | Tommy Chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Secret Agent X-9 | Dr. Hakahima | Flop | 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 | Average | 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) | Average | 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 "Peking Express" with a rating of 8.0/10.
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 "Hazard", "Charley Varrick", and "Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon".