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Keye Luke

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 18, 1904 (122 years old)

Place of Birth

Guangzhou, China

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Keye Luke (Chinese: 陸錫麒, Cantonese: Luk Shek Kee; June 18, 1904 – January 12, 1991) was a Chinese-American actor. He was known for playing Lee Chan, the "Number One Son" in the Charlie Chan films, the original Kato in the 1939–1941 Green Hornet film serials, Brak in the 1960s Space Ghost cartoons, Master Po in the television series Kung Fu, and Mr. Wing in the Gremlins films. He was the first Chinese-American contract player signed by RKO, Universal Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was one of the most prominent Asian actors of American cinema in the mid-twentieth century.

Known For

Acting
2019Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood(archive footage)
2012Keye LukeKeye Luke
2012Battle of the Planets: The MovieZoltar
1990Gremlins 2: The New BatchMr. Wing
1990AliceDr. Yang
1989The Mighty QuinnDr. Raj
1988Dead HeatMr. Thule
1988Superboy
1987Friday the 13th: The SeriesLum Chen
1987Beauty and the BeastMaster
1986Kung Fu: The MovieMaster Po
1986A Fine MessIshimine
1986KappaNarrator (voice)
1986T.J. Hooker: Blood SportDr. Kenji Yakimura
1986The Last Electric KnightSabasan
1986Sidekicks
1985Blade in Hong KongChang Chin-tzu
1985The Golden GirlsToshiro Mitsumo
1985Street HawkMr. Ming
1985MacGyverPrasert
1985MacGyverAdam Chung
1984GremlinsGrandfather (Mr. Wing)
1984Night CourtGrandfather Ho
1984Crazy like a FoxJimmy
1984Night CourtMr. Shibata
1984Miami ViceLao Li
1983The NightingaleImperial Doctor
1983Cocaine and Blue EyesTan Ng
1983The A-TeamSam Yeng
1983Reading RainbowSelf - Narrator (voice)
1982Remington SteeleTanaka
1982T. J. Hooker
1982Voyagers!
1982Faerie Tale TheatreImperial Doctor
1981Fly Away HomeDuc
1981Falcon CrestWilson Fong
1981Goldie Gold and Action JackAdditional Voices (voice)
1981Bret MaverickLu Sung
1980Magnum, P.I.Goto
1980Thundarr the Barbarian(voice)
1980Thundarr the BarbarianZevon (voice)
1980Thundarr the BarbarianKublai (voice)
1979Just You and Me, KidDoctor Device
1978Battle of the PlanetsZoltar / The Spirit / Colonel Cronus (voice)
1978Vega$
1978Sword of Justice
1977The Amsterdam KillChung Wei
1977Meeting of Minds
1977How the West Was WonLeong Chung Hua
1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodCook in Kitchen
1976Charlie's AngelsLin
1976Quincy, M.E.Otashi Hiyedo
1974Judge Dee and the Monastery MurdersLord Sun Ming
1974Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
1974Harry O
1973The Cat CreatureThe Thief - Joe Sung
1972Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the DragonMaster Po
1972M*A*S*H
1972Kung FuMaster Po
1972Anna and the KingKralahome
1972The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan
1971Cannon
1970The HawaiiansFoo Sen
1970Noon SundayColonel Oong
1969The ChairmanProfessor Soong Li
1969Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!Zen Tuo / Mr. Fong (voice) (uncredited)
1969Love, American StyleHi Ching
1968Project XSen Chiu
1968Nobody's PerfectGondai-San
1968Here's LucyQuon Fong
1968Hawaii Five-OSenator John Oishi
1968The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1968The Outsider
1968Adam-12George Lum
1968Adam-12Sing Hong
1968It Takes a ThiefDr. Tanu Woo
1967Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
1967DragnetGeorge Lum
1967DragnetLin Fong
1966Family Affair
1966Star TrekDonald Cory
1966Space Ghost and Dino BoyBrak / Lokar (voice)
1966The Green HornetMr. Chang
1965The F.B.I.General How
1965The Big ValleyMike Chang
1965The F.B.I.Captain Cheiu
1965The F.B.I.Ken Torii
1965The F.B.I.Mr. Seito
1964Jonny Quest
1964Mickey
1964Kentucky JonesThomas Wong
1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963The Littlest HoboWu Chang
1961Target: The Corruptors!
1960The Andy Griffith ShowCharlie Lee
1959Gigantis, the Fire MonsterTsukioka / Policeman (voice) (uncredited)
1957Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. AmethystCaptain Kuo Tai
1957Rodan! The Flying MonsterShigeru Kawamura / Sunagawa / Toji (voice)
1957Perry MasonC. C. Chang
1957Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveDr. Lin Chang
1957Panic!
1957Alcoa TheatreMike
1957Perry MasonChoy
1957TrackdownWong
1956Around the World in 80 DaysOld Man at Travel Office (uncredited)
1956The Gale Storm Show
1956Wire ServiceYoung General
1956Dr. Fu ManchuLum Sen
1955Love Is a Many-Splendored ThingLee Foo (uncredited)
1955Love Is a Many-Splendored ThingLee Foo
1955GunsmokeChen
1955Buffalo Bill Jr.
1955Jungle Jim
1954World for RansomWong
1954Hell's Half AcrePolice Chief Dan
1954The Bamboo PrisonComrade-Instructor Li Ching
1954December Bride
1954Climax!Chen
1953South Sea WomanJapanese Deck Officer (uncredited)
1953Fair Wind to JavaPidada
1953The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
1952Hong KongTaxicab Driver (uncredited)
1952The Congregation
1952China Smith
1952Cavalcade of America
1952Terry and the Pirates
1952Chevron Theatre
1952China SmithWong
1952China SmithAban
1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1950Young Man with a HornRamundo the Houseboy (uncredited)
1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
1949ManhandledChinese Laundry Owner (uncredited)
1949Sky DragonLee Chan
1948The Feathered SerpentLee Chan
1948Sleep, My LoveJimmie Lin
1948Waterfront at MidnightLoy
1947Dark DelusionDr. Lee Wong How
1946Lost City of the JungleTal Shan
1946Tokyo RoseCharlie Otani
1945First Yank into TokyoHaan-Soo
1945Secret Agent X-9Ah Fong
1945Between Two WomenDr. Lee Wong How
1945How DOooo You DoChinese Detective
19443 Men in WhiteDr. Lee Wong How
1944Andy Hardy's Blonde TroubleDr. Lee
1943Dr. Gillespie's Criminal CaseDr. Lee Wong How
1943Salute to the Marines'Flashy' Logaz
1943The Adventures of Smilin' JackCaptain Wing
1942Invisible AgentSurgeon
1942The Falcon's BrotherJerry
1942A Yank on the Burma RoadKim How
1942Destination UnknownSecretary
1942A Tragedy at MidnightAh Foo
1942Dr. Gillespie's New AssistantDr. Lee Wong How
1942Across the PacificSteamship Office Clerk
1942Somewhere I'll Find YouThomas Chang
1942North to the KlondikeK. Wellington Wong
1942Spy ShipKoshimo Haru
1942Mexican Spitfire's ElephantLao Lee - Chinese Magician
1942Mr. and Mrs. NorthKumi
1941Bowery BlitzkriegClancy
1941No Hands on the ClockSeverino
1941The Gang's All HereGeorge Lee
1941Let's Go CollegiateBuck Wing
1941Burma ConvoyLin Taiyen
1940Phantom of ChinatownJames Lee Wong
1940The Green Hornet Strikes Again!Kato
1940The Green HornetKato
1940No, No, NanetteSung, Oriental Cafe Manager (uncredited)
1940Comrade XWorld Press Attendee with Glasses
1940Wildcat BusTai (uncredited)
1939Sued for LibelChang Howe
1939BarricadeLing
1939North of ShanghaiJimmy Riley
1939Disputed PassageAndrew Abbott
1938Mr. Moto's GambleLee Chan
1938International SettlementDr. Wong
1937Charlie Chan at the OlympicsLee Chan
1937Charlie Chan at Monte CarloLee Chan
1937Charlie Chan on BroadwayLee Chan
1937The Good EarthElder Son
1936Charlie Chan at the CircusLee Chan
1936Charlie Chan at the Race TrackLee Chan
1936Charlie Chan at the OperaLee Chan
1936King of BurlesqueWong
1935Charlie Chan in ParisLee Chan
1935Charlie Chan in ShanghaiLee Chan
1935Mad LoveDr. Wong
1935ShanghaiChinese Ambassador's Son
1935Oil for the Lamps of ChinaYoung Chinese Soldier
1935Murder in the FleetConsul's Secretary (Uncredited)
1935Here's to RomanceSaito
1935The Casino Murder CaseTaki - Casino Pageboy (uncredited)
1934Happiness AheadPekin Club Emcee (uncredited)
1934The Painted VeilShay Key Fong (uncredited)