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Linda Wong

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
5Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1936
Birth Place: Busan - South Korea

About Linda Wong

Born Yeon-ok Kang in Busan, Korea in 1936 and graduated from Dongnae High School. Went to Hawaii in 1956 to study Political Science but won a beauty contest there and was signed by 20th Century-Fox. As of 1963, she was planning to sign with United Artists and establish a drama school in her native Korea.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Linda Wong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Linda Wong's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Linda Wong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Wake Me When It's Over, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Linda Wong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Linda Wong's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
Wake Me When It's Over (1960) movie poster
★6.0

Wake Me When It's Over: The war may be over, but that doesn't keep the hapless Gus Brubaker from being drafted and posted on a forgotten little

Wake Me When It's Over

1960•Comedy
★5.2
Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) movie poster
★5.2

Paradise, Hawaiian Style: Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

1966•Music
★4.8
The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962) movie poster
★4.8

The Horizontal Lieutenant: A luckless army intelligence lieutenant finds himself stationed on a remote island army outpost during World War II, whe

The Horizontal Lieutenant

1962•Comedy
★4.8
Five Gates to Hell (1959) movie poster
★4.8

Five Gates to Hell: A group of nurses, doctors and nuns are taken hostage in Vietnam and sent up river to a castle hideout so they can cure

Five Gates to Hell

1959•Adventure
★1.0
The Nun and the Sergeant (1962) movie poster
★1.0

The Nun and the Sergeant: A weary sergeant in Korea commands military prisoners on a dangerous mission and is joined by a nun and a group of schoo

The Nun and the Sergeant

1962•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Linda Wong.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Paradise, Hawaiian Style Lehua Kawena Flop Similar →
1962 The Horizontal Lieutenant Michido Flop Similar →
1962 The Nun and the Sergeant Bok Soon Flop Similar →
1960 Wake Me When It's Over Kaiko Shigata Average Similar →
1959 Five Gates to Hell Ming Cha Flop Similar →

Linda Wong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Linda Wong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Linda Wong is "Wake Me When It's Over" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Linda Wong acted in?

Linda Wong has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Linda Wong?

Other notable films include "Paradise, Hawaiian Style", "The Horizontal Lieutenant", and "Five Gates to Hell".