Victor Wong - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 30, 1927 |
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| Died | September 12, 2001 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Victor Wong's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Roles in 'The Last Emperor,' 'Big Trouble in Little China,' and '3 Ninjas' film series |
Intro
Victor Wong was a Chinese-American actor and journalist best known for his roles in films such as 'The Last Emperor,' 'Big Trouble in Little China,' and the '3 Ninjas' series. He also played a prominent role in San Francisco's Asian American creative scene during the 1970s and 1980s.
Early Life & Background
Victor Wong was born to Chinese immigrant parents in San Francisco. He attended universities including the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Chicago, where he studied political science and journalism. Before embarking on an acting career, Wong was a noted journalist and artist, contributing notably to Asian American media and movements.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Egg Shen in 'Big Trouble in Little China' (1986)
- Played Chen Yang in the Academy Award-winning film 'The Last Emperor' (1987)
- Starred as Grandpa Mori Tanaka in the '3 Ninjas' film series (1992-1998)
- Was a member of the Asian American Theater Company in San Francisco
- Appeared in 'Tremors' (1990) as Walter Chang
Trivia
- Wong originally began his career as a journalist and artist before transitioning to acting.
- He suffered a stroke during the filming of '3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain' but continued to act.
- Victor Wong was recognized as an influential figure in the Asian American arts community.
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Victor Wong was born the 30 July 1927.
San Francisco, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 30th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 30th, 1927 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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