Willie Fung

Willie Fung

Deceased · Born: Mar 3, 1896 · Died: Apr 16, 1945

Personal Details

BornMar 3, 1896 Canton, China

Biography

Willie Fung, a renowned actor, made his mark on the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day. Born on March 3, 1896, in the vibrant city of Canton, China, Fung's early life was marked by a sense of adventure and a passion for the performing arts.

As a young man, Fung's talents took him to the silver screen, where he quickly established himself as a versatile and skilled actor. His impressive range and ability to bring characters to life on film earned him roles in a number of notable productions, including "The Gay Falcon" (1941),"The Great Profile" (1940),and "Honolulu" (1939).

Throughout his career, Fung's dedication to his craft and his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles made him a beloved figure in the film industry. His passing on April 16, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, USA, was a loss felt by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and working with him.

Despite his untimely death, Fung's legacy lives on, a testament to the enduring power of his performances and the impact he had on those who knew him. His life and work continue to be celebrated and remembered, a reminder of the importance of following one's dreams and pursuing one's passions.

Career

1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as Willie in 'Too Hot to Handle' (archive footage) (uncredited)
1942
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen as Waiter at Golden Dragon
Meet the Stewarts
Meet the Stewarts as Wong, Cook (uncredited)
The Tuttles of Tahiti
The Tuttles of Tahiti as Creditor (uncredited)
The Spoilers
The Spoilers as Chinese Man in Jail Cell (uncredited)
Tarzan's New York Adventure
Tarzan's New York Adventure as Sun Lee, the Chinese Tailor (uncredited)
The Black Swan
The Black Swan as Chinese Cook (uncredited)
Flying Tigers
Flying Tigers as Waiter (uncredited)
Tortilla Flat
Tortilla Flat as Chin Kee, Fisherman
Public Enemies
Public Enemies as Lee Hong
1940
Viva Cisco Kid
Viva Cisco Kid as Houseboy Wang
Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners as Charlie the Shopkeeper (uncredited)
The Letter
The Letter as Chung Hi
1939
Honolulu
Honolulu as Wong
Nancy Drew... Reporter
Nancy Drew... Reporter as Mandarin Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
6,000 Enemies
6,000 Enemies as Prisoner
Maisie
Maisie as Lee, the Ranch Cook
1938
International Settlement
International Settlement as Chinese Bartender
1937
Wee Willie Winkie
Wee Willie Winkie as Mohammet Dihn
Secret Valley
Secret Valley as Tabasco the Cook
The Trigger Trio
The Trigger Trio as Ranch Cook
Jungle Menace
Jungle Menace as Chiang-Houseboy
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo as Wang - MacKay's Servant
The Big Shot
The Big Shot as Wu Ping
Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon as Bandit Leader at Fuel Stop-over (uncredited)
Happy-Go-Lucky
Happy-Go-Lucky as Coolie Fisherman
College Holiday
College Holiday as Chinese Man in Junk
Stowaway
Stowaway as Chang
Sequoia
Sequoia as Sang Soo
China Seas
China Seas as Cabin Boy Ah Sing (uncredited)
Ruggles of Red Gap
Ruggles of Red Gap as Willie - Chinese Servant
1934
Red Morning
Red Morning as The Steward
I Sell Anything
I Sell Anything as Charlie (uncredited)
A Lost Lady
A Lost Lady as Forrester's Cook
The Crime Doctor
The Crime Doctor as Wah-Sing (uncredited)
Gambling Lady
Gambling Lady as Ching - Syndicate Board Member (uncredited)
1933
Tugboat Annie
Tugboat Annie as Chow, the Cook (uncredited)
The Narrow Corner
The Narrow Corner as Ah Kay, Saunder's Servant
The Thrill Hunter
The Thrill Hunter as Wong, the Cook
Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hour as Mori (uncredited)
Meet the Baron
Meet the Baron as Chinese Man (uncredited)
The Bitter Tea of General Yen
The Bitter Tea of General Yen as Officer (uncredited)
1932
One Way Passage
One Way Passage as Hong Kong Curio Dealer (uncredited)
Panama Flo
Panama Flo as Bartender at Sadie's Place
Union Depot
Union Depot as Chinese Man (uncredited)
The Mouthpiece
The Mouthpiece as Chinese Waiter (Uncredited)
The Mask of Fu Manchu
The Mask of Fu Manchu as Ship's Steward (uncredited)
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Express as Train Engineer (uncredited)
1931
Night Nurse
Night Nurse as Hospital Patient (uncredited)
Shadow Ranch
Shadow Ranch as Camp Cook (uncredited)
River's End
River's End as Eskimo
The Ship from Shanghai
The Ship from Shanghai as Shanghai Nightclub Patron
1929
Chinatown Nights
Chinatown Nights as One of Riley's Henchmen
Where East Is East
Where East Is East as Servant (uncredited)
1926
The Texas Streak
The Texas Streak as Chinese Man (uncredited)
Tell It to the Marines
Tell It to the Marines as Guard at Door of Besieged Clinic
The Blackbird
The Blackbird as Chinese Man (uncredited)
1924
The Iron Horse
The Iron Horse as Chinaman (uncredited)