Biographies: Lee Tong Foo - Actor

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A Chinese-American actor, born in Alameda, California, USA. In 1905, he started his career in vaudeville, and in 1920, he was running a Chinese restaurant in New York City, then he opened a second restaurant next to Broadway theaters, and he returned to theatrical work and played some minor roles until 1932 when he began his film career. He played stereotypical roles of Asian immigrant workers, cooks, and servants. He played his final role in The Manchurian Candidate (1962), at the age of 87. Some of his notable works include There's a Girl in My Heart (1949), Across the Pacific (1942), and Mr. Wong, Detective (1938). He died in Los Angeles, California, USA, on May 1, 1966, at the age of 91.

• 8 May 2023
• Shaimaa Saied