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Benson Fong

Benson Fong

Actor · Died August 1, 1987, aged 70 · Sacramento, California, USA

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Benson Fong ( October 10, 1916 – August 1, 1987) was a Chinese-American character actor. Born in Sacramento, California, Fong was from a mercantile family. After graduating from high school in Sacramento, he studied briefly in China before joining relatives in commercial activities in California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Benson Fong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 10, 1916
Died
August 1, 1987 (aged 70)
From
Sacramento, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
40 on MovieCove · 76 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 29% in 30 days

What are Benson Fong's films like?

Across their 22 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
38%
Bonds
25%
Self
10%
Survival
10%
Society
9%
Power
6%
Ideas
2%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 22 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 13 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 13 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 14 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 10 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 6
Threshold guardian
2 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
15
Romantic
7
Melancholic
6
Thrilling
4
Joyful
3
Other
20

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet9
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Benson Fong's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 40 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Benson Fong's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

76 credits, 40 with a MovieCove page.

  • Kung Fu: The Movie(1986)

    as The Old One

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Crazy like a Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Woo

  • The Glitter Dome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Wing

  • Jinxed!(1982)

    as Mr. Wing

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Moonlight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Clifford Wu

  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Lee Chan

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • S.O.B.(1981)

    as The Chef

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge(1979)

    as Min Lo Chan

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Oliver's Story(1978)

    as John Hsiang

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Amazing Spider-Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 2 episodes · as Min Lo Chan

  • The Strongest Man in the World(1975)

    as Ah Fong

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • He Is My Brother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kiko

  • Harry O (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Time for Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Charley Varrick(1973)

    as Honest John

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Police Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Kung Fu(1972)

    Show 3 episodes · as Li Yu · as Sorcerer Liu

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Han Fei

  • Travis Logan, D.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Alfred Ling

  • The Love Bug(1968)

    as Mr. Wu

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • It Takes a Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Takida

  • Ironside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mission: Impossible(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Inspector Akita

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Family Affair(1966)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Our Man Flint(1966)

    as Dr. Schneider

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bewitched(1964)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Girls! Girls! Girls!(1962)

    as Kin Yung

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Beachcomber (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Ah Ling

  • Flower Drum Song(1961)

    as Wang Chi-Yang

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Islanders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as O'Hara

  • My Three Sons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Ray Wong

  • Walk Like a Dragon(1960)

    Technical Advisor · as Wu

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Five Gates to Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Gung Sa

  • Perry Mason(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Colong Kim · as Gow Loong · as Itsubi Nogata · as James Hing

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Have Gun, Will Travel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Crossroads (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Po Ling

  • Navy Log (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Left Hand of God(1955)

    as Chun Tien

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Conquest of Space(1955)

    as Imoto

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Wu

  • Dragonfly Squadron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Capt. Liehtse

  • His Majesty O'Keefe(1954)

    as Mr. Chou

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Back at the Front(1952)

    as Rickshaw Boy

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Submarine Command(1951)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Peking Express(1951)

    as Wong

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Korea Patrol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Kim, So. Korean scout

  • Katie Did It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Lahoo (uncredited)

  • Three Husbands(1950)

    as George (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Lux Video Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Alexander

  • Chinatown at Midnight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Joe Wing

  • Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Ah Hing

  • Hazard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Houseboy (uncredited)

  • Women in the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Chang

  • Calcutta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Young Chinese Clerk

  • Deception(1946)

    as The Manservant [Jimmy]

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Dark Alibi(1946)

    as Tommy Chan

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Shanghai Cobra(1945)

    as Tommy Chan

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • First Yank Into Tokyo(1945)

    as Capt. Tanahe

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Red Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Tommy Chan

  • Secret Agent X-9 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Dr. Hakahima

  • Back to Bataan(1945)

    as Officer Making Broadcast (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • China Sky(1945)

    as Chung

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Scarlet Clue(1945)

    as Tommy Chan

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Keys of the Kingdom(1944)

    as Joseph

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo(1944)

    as Young Dr. Chung

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Dragon Seed(1944)

    as Sudent (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Tommy Chan, #3 Son

  • The Purple Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    Actor

  • Charlie Chan in the Secret Service(1944)

    as Tommie Chan

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Destroyer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Japanese Sonar Man

  • Behind the Rising Sun(1943)

    as Japanese Officer with Message

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • China(1943)

    as Guerrilla

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Fighting Devil Dogs(1938)

    as Gehorda Outlaw (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Charlie Chan at the Opera(1936)

    as Opera Supernumerary (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles from 1936 to 1986; peak year 1961.

Biggest box office

The Love Bug (1968)

$51M worldwide

Highest rated

Charley Varrick (1973)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

The Love Bug (1968)

Film career

19361986

Peak 1961 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1936Screen debut· Charlie Chan at the Opera
  • 1968Career best· The Love Bug

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting76 of 76: 75 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thOther crew1 of 76: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1930s2 · acting1940s23 · acting1950s17 · acting1960s15 · 15 acting · 1 crew1970s11 · acting1980s8 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 20 roles
364666

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Benson Fong's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 58th percentile, the median of all 34; across their 22 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Midcredits score across 40 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 40 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge (1979)

80th percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Charley Varrick (1973)

Midcredits 95th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 21 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Benson Fong's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 19 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Benson Fong work with?

People who share at least 2 of Benson Fong's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Earl Derr Biggers shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers