Marcus Chong started his acting career as a child, landing a role in the 1979 miniseries "Roots: The Next Generations" as Frankie Warner, where he had the opportunity to meet the renowned author Alex Haley.
This early experience paved the way for further work in television, including a stint on the popular series "Little House on the Prairie" alongside the legendary Michael Landon.
As a young adult, Chong transitioned to the stage, earning a Theater World Award for his performance in the Broadway production "Stand Up Tragedy".
In film, Chong made his debut in the 1992 drama "American Heart", which tackled the poignant topic of street kids in Seattle.
He went on to appear in the critically acclaimed "Panther", written and directed by the iconic Melvin Van Peebles, where he portrayed Huey P. Newton, the co-founder of the Black Panthers.
Chong's impressive resume also includes a role in the groundbreaking science fiction film "The Matrix" in 1999.
More recently, Chong has been taking his talents to the stage in New York, starring as Alexander Dumas, the renowned author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo".
In addition to his stage work, Chong has appeared in a number of television shows, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", "Law & Order: Criminal Intent", and "Burn Notice".
Furthermore, Chong has continued to appear in film, starring as Harry Belafonte in the 2013 production "Not 4 Sale" and appearing in the USC film "Son Shine" the same year.
