Haing Ngor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 22, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Samrong Young, Cambodia |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Haing Ngor's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Killing Fields' (1984) |
Intro
Haing S. Ngor was a Cambodian-American physician, gynecologist, actor, and author best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in the film 'The Killing Fields', which depicted the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime. Surviving years of imprisonment and torture under the Khmer Rouge, Ngor later immigrated to the United States, where he rose to international recognition for his acting.
Early Life & Background
Haing S. Ngor was born in Samrong Young, Cambodia, in 1940. Before entering acting, he trained and worked as a physician and gynecologist in Cambodia. His life changed dramatically during the Cambodian genocide, where he endured forced labor, imprisonment, and torture under the Khmer Rouge regime, losing his wife and most of his family.
Career Highlights
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Killing Fields' (1984)
- Authored memoir 'Haing Ngor: A Cambodian Odyssey'
- Advocacy for survivors of the Cambodian genocide
- Smaller film and television roles after debut
Trivia
- Haing Ngor is one of the few non-professional actors to win an Academy Award.
- He was murdered in Los Angeles in 1996; the circumstances of his death have led to controversy and speculation.
- 'The Killing Fields' was his acting debut, casting him due to his real-life experiences.
FAQs
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Haing Ngor is 86 years old.
Haing Ngor was born the 22 March 1940.
Samrong Young, Cambodia.
On His Birth-Day
About March 22nd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 22, 1940, Soviet military personnel began arriving in the Finnish port of Hanko, which had been leased to the Soviets for 30 years as part of the Moscow Peace Treaty.
- Day of the week: March 22nd, 1940 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Philadelphia Story directed by George Cukor
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