Kam Tong

Kam Tong

Kam Tong (December 18, 1906 – November 8, 1969) was a Chinese-American actor. He was best known for his role as Hey Boy on the CBS television series Have Gun, Will Travel and as Dr. Li in the film version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song. Curiously, though appearing as a series regular on Have Gun, Will Travel he was never afforded a regular featured credit, always instead listed undistinguished from the support guest cast, perhaps an indication of inherent discrimination in that regard.

Kam was also a regular on the short run CBS-TV series Mr. Garlund in 1960. He appeared in many movies, often as an uncredited Chinese, Japanese, or Filipino character. He appeared in many television shows, including The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Big Valley, The Time Tunnel, The Final War of Olly Winter, and I Spy. After serving in World War II in an OSS intelligence unit, he became involved in efforts to raise awareness over gun violence. He also owned and operated a restaurant called Shanghai Lil's in San Francisco. On November 8, 1969, Kam Tong died of non-communicable disease. At the time of his death, he was 63 years old. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family.

Acting

1982

1967

1966

1966

The Time Tunnel

Sgt. Itsugi

1966

Mister Buddwing

Dice Player

1966

Stagecoach

Unknown

1966

1965

1965

1965

1964

1964

1963

1962

1962

The Virginian

Ning Yang

1961

1961

1960

Who Was That Lady?

Lee Wong (uncredited)

1960

1959

1958

1957

1955

1955

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Chinese Busboy (uncredited)

1954

1952

1947

Dishonored Lady

Courtland's Houseboy

1942

China Girl

Unknown

1942

1942

1941

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Chinese Guest (uncredited)

1940

Drums of Fu Manchu

Crawford's Manservant

1938

1936

The General Died at Dawn

Houseboy (uncredited)

Infos

Full Name
Kam Tong
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
12/18/1906
Date of Death
11/8/1969
Also Known As

Kam Dai Tong