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Sammee Tong

Sammee Tong

Actor Apr 21 (died age 63) San Francisco, California, USA 1936–1964 (28 year career)
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Biography

Sammee Tong (April 21, 1901 – October 27, 1964) was an American film and television character actor. He was best known for his starring role as John Forsythe's live-in houseboy/valet Peter Tong on the sitcom Bachelor Father, which aired on all three national networks from 1957 to 1962. Tong signed with Columbia Pictures, and made his film debut in a bit part in the comedy film The Captain Hates the Sea (1934). In 1939 he returned to his home town as director of entertainment at the Chinese Vill…

Known For

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Film

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Laundryman
Only Angels Have Wings
Film

Only Angels Have Wings

Sam the Cook
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Film

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

Dr. Yamane / Dr. Tabata (voice) (uncredited)
Woman on the Run
Film

Woman on the Run

Witness to Suzie's Fall (uncredited)
The Midnight Story
Film

The Midnight Story

Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
China
Film

China

Aide to Japanese General
God Is My Co-Pilot
Film

God Is My Co-Pilot

Chinese Civilian (uncredited)
Love Before Breakfast
Film

Love Before Breakfast

Steward (uncredited)

Filmography