Keye Luke
June 18, 1904 (120 years old) in Guangzhou, China
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Keye Luke (Chinese: ้ธ้ซ้บ, Cantonese: Luk Shek Kee; June 18, 1904 โ 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 1939โ1941 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
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- 2019 ยทYellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywoodas (archive footage)
- 2012 ยทKeye Lukeas Keye Luke
- 2012 ยทBattle of the Planets: The Movieas Zoltar
- 1990 ยทAliceas Dr. Yang
- 1990 ยทGremlins 2: The New Batchas Mr. Wing
- 1989 ยทThe Mighty Quinnas Dr. Raj
- 1988 ยทSuperboyas
- 1988 ยทDead Heatas Mr. Thule
- 1987 ยทFriday the 13th: The Seriesas Lum Chen
- 1987 ยทBeauty and the Beastas
- 1986 ยทA Fine Messas Ishimine
- 1986 ยทKappaas Narrator (voice)
- 1986 ยทT.J. Hooker - Blood Sportas Dr. Kenji Yakimura
- 1986 ยทSidekicksas
- 1986 ยทKung Fu The Movieas Master Po
- 1985 ยทMacGyveras Prasert
- 1985 ยทMacGyveras Adam Chung
- 1985 ยทThe Golden Girlsas Toshiro Mitsumo
- 1985 ยทBlade in Hong Kongas Chang Chin-tzu
- 1985 ยทStreet Hawkas Mr. Ming
- 1984 ยทCrazy like a Foxas Jimmy
- 1984 ยทMiami Viceas Lao Li
- 1984 ยทGremlinsas Grandfather (Mr. Wing)
- 1984 ยทNight Courtas Grandfather Ho
- 1984 ยทNight Courtas Mr. Shibata
- 1983 ยทReading Rainbowas Himself - Narrator (voice)
- 1983 ยทThe Nightingaleas Imperial Doctor
- 1983 ยทThe A-Teamas Sam Yeng
- 1983 ยทCocaine and Blue Eyesas Tan Ng
- 1982 ยทVoyagers!as
- 1982 ยทRemington Steeleas Tanaka
- 1982 ยทFaerie Tale Theatreas Imperial Doctor
- 1982 ยทT. J. Hookeras
- 1981 ยทFalcon Crestas Wilson Fong
- 1981 ยทBret Maverickas Lu Sung
- 1981 ยทFly Away Homeas Duc
- 1981 ยทGoldie Gold and Action Jackas Additional Voices (voice)
- 1980 ยทMagnum, P.I.as Goto
- 1979 ยทJust You and Me, Kidas Doctor Device
- 1978 ยทVega$as
- 1978 ยทBattle of the Planetsas Zoltar / The Spirit / Colonel Cronus (voice)
- 1978 ยทSword of Justiceas
- 1977 ยทThe Amsterdam Killas Chung Wei
- 1977 ยทHunteras
- 1977 ยทHow the West Was Wonas Leong Chung Hua
- 1977 ยทMeeting of Mindsas
- 1976 ยทQuincy, M.E.as Otashi Hiyedo
- 1976 ยทCharlie's Angelsas Lin
- 1976 ยทWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywoodas Cook in Kitchen
- 1974 ยทJudge Dee and the Monastery Murdersas Lord Sun Ming
- 1974 ยทHarry Oas
- 1974 ยทJudgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya โ General Yamashitaas
- 1973 ยทThe Cat Creatureas The Thief - Joe Sung
- 1972 ยทKung Fuas Master Po
- 1972 ยทM*A*S*Has
- 1972 ยทAnna and the Kingas Kralahome
- 1972 ยทThe Amazing Chan and the Chan Clanas
- 1972 ยทKung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragonas Master Po
- 1971 ยทCannonas
- 1970 ยทThe Hawaiiansas Foo Sen
- 1970 ยทNoon Sundayas Colonel Oong
- 1969 ยทScooby-Doo, Where Are You!as Zen Tuo / Mr. Fong (voice) (uncredited)
- 1969 ยทThe Chairmanas Professor Soong Li
- 1968 ยทHere's Lucyas Quon Fong
- 1968 ยทAdam-12as George Lum
- 1968 ยทAdam-12as Sing Hong
- 1968 ยทHawaii Five-Oas Senator John Oishi
- 1968 ยทThe Outsideras
- 1968 ยทThe New Adventures of Huckleberry Finnas
- 1968 ยทProject Xas Sen Chiu
- 1968 ยทNobody's Perfectas Gondai-San
- 1968 ยทIt Takes a Thiefas Dr. Tanu Woo
- 1967 ยทBirdman and the Galaxy Trioas
- 1967 ยทDragnetas George Lum
- 1966 ยทFamily Affairas
- 1966 ยทSpace Ghost and Dino Boyas Brak / Lokar (voice)
- 1966 ยทThe Green Hornetas Mr. Chang
- 1966 ยทStar Trekas Donald Cory
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as General How
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Captain Cheiu
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Ken Torii
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Mr. Seito
- 1965 ยทThe Big Valleyas Mike Chang
- 1964 ยทKentucky Jonesas Thomas Wong
- 1964 ยทJonny Questas
- 1964 ยทMickeyas
- 1963 ยทBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas
- 1963 ยทThe Littlest Hoboas Wu Chang
- 1961 ยทTarget: The Corruptors!as
- 1960 ยทThe Andy Griffith Showas Charlie Lee
- 1959 ยทGigantis, the Fire Monsteras Shoichi Tsukioka (voice)
- 1957 ยทRodan! The Flying Monster!as Shigeru Kawamura / Sunagawa / Police Officer Toji (voice) (uncredited)
- 1957 ยทTrackdownas Wong
- 1957 ยทAlcoa Theatreas Mike
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas C. C. Chang
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Choy
- 1957 ยทRichard Diamond, Private Detectiveas Dr. Lin Chang
- 1957 ยทYangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethystas Captain Kuo Tai
- 1957 ยทPanic!as
- 1956 ยทAround the World in Eighty Daysas Old Man at Travel Office (uncredited)
- 1956 ยทWire Serviceas Young General
- 1956 ยทThe Gale Storm Showas
- 1956 ยทDr. Fu Manchuas Lum Sen
- 1955 ยทJungle Jimas
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Chen
- 1955 ยทLove Is a Many-Splendored Thingas Lee Foo (uncredited)
- 1955 ยทLove Is a Many-Splendored Thingas Lee Foo
- 1955 ยทBuffalo Bill Jr.as
- 1954 ยทClimax!as Chen
- 1954 ยทDecember Brideas
- 1954 ยทThe Bamboo Prisonas Comrade-Instructor Li Ching
- 1954 ยทHell's Half Acreas Police Chief Dan
- 1954 ยทWorld for Ransomas Wong
- 1953 ยทSouth Sea Womanas Japanese Deck Officer (uncredited)
- 1953 ยทFair Wind to Javaas Pidada
- 1952 ยทTerry and the Piratesas
- 1952 ยทCavalcade of Americaas
- 1952 ยทHong Kongas Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
- 1952 ยทChevron Theatreas
- 1952 ยทChina Smithas
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas
- 1950 ยทThe Colgate Comedy Houras Self
- 1950 ยทYoung Man with a Hornas Ramundo the Houseboy (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทManhandledas Chinese Laundry Owner (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทSky Dragonas Lee Chan
- 1948 ยทThe Feathered Serpentas Lee Chan
- 1948 ยทWaterfront at Midnightas Loy
- 1948 ยทSleep, My Loveas Jimmie Lin
- 1947 ยทDark Delusionas Dr. Lee Wong How
- 1946 ยทLost City of the Jungleas Tal Shan
- 1946 ยทTokyo Roseas Charlie Otani
- 1945 ยทHow DOooo You Doas Chinese Detective
- 1945 ยทFirst Yank into Tokyoas Haan-Soo
- 1945 ยทSecret Agent X-9as Ah Fong
- 1945 ยทBetween Two Womenas Dr. Lee Wong How
- 1944 ยท3 Men in Whiteas Dr. Lee Wong How
- 1944 ยทAndy Hardy's Blonde Troubleas Dr. Lee
- 1943 ยทSalute to the Marinesas 'Flashy' Logaz
- 1943 ยทDr. Gillespie's Criminal Caseas Dr. Lee Wong How
- 1943 ยทThe Adventures of Smilin' Jackas Captain Wing
- 1942 ยทDr. Gillespie's New Assistantas Dr. Lee Wong How
- 1942 ยทDestination Unknownas Secretary
- 1942 ยทThe Falcon's Brotheras Jerry
- 1942 ยทMexican Spitfire's Elephantas Lao Lee - Chinese Magician
- 1942 ยทAcross the Pacificas Steamship Office Clerk
- 1942 ยทSomewhere I'll Find Youas Thomas Chang
- 1942 ยทInvisible Agentas Surgeon
- 1942 ยทSpy Shipas Koshimo Haru
- 1942 ยทA Tragedy at Midnightas Ah Foo
- 1942 ยทA Yank on the Burma Roadas Kim How
- 1942 ยทMr. and Mrs. Northas Kumi
- 1942 ยทNorth to the Klondikeas K. Wellington Wong
- 1941 ยทNo Hands on the Clockas Severino
- 1941 ยทBurma Convoyas Lin Taiyen
- 1941 ยทLet's Go Collegiateas Buck Wing
- 1941 ยทBowery Blitzkriegas Clancy
- 1941 ยทThe Gang's All Hereas George Lee
- 1940 ยทThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Kato
- 1940 ยทNo, No, Nanetteas Sung, Oriental Cafe Manager (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทComrade Xas World Press Attendee with Glasses
- 1940 ยทPhantom of Chinatownas James Lee Wong
- 1940 ยทWildcat Busas Tai (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทThe Green Hornetas Kato
- 1939 ยทBarricadeas Ling
- 1939 ยทSued for Libelas Chang Howe
- 1939 ยทDisputed Passageas Andrew Abbott
- 1939 ยทNorth of Shanghaias Jimmy Riley
- 1938 ยทMr. Moto's Gambleas Lee Chan
- 1938 ยทInternational Settlementas Dr. Wong
- 1937 ยทCharlie Chan at Monte Carloas Lee Chan
- 1937 ยทCharlie Chan on Broadwayas Lee Chan
- 1937 ยทThe Good Earthas Elder Son
- 1937 ยทCharlie Chan at the Olympicsas Lee Chan
- 1936 ยทCharlie Chan at the Operaas Lee Chan
- 1936 ยทCharlie Chan at the Race Trackas Lee Chan
- 1936 ยทCharlie Chan at the Circusas Lee Chan
- 1936 ยทKing of Burlesqueas Wong
- 1935 ยทCharlie Chan in Shanghaias Lee Chan
- 1935 ยทHere's to Romanceas Saito
- 1935 ยทShanghaias Chinese Ambassador's Son
- 1935 ยทMad Loveas Dr. Wong
- 1935 ยทOil for the Lamps of Chinaas Young Chinese Soldier
- 1935 ยทMurder in the Fleetas Consul's Secretary (Uncredited)
- 1935 ยทCharlie Chan in Parisas Lee Chan
- 1934 ยทThe Painted Veilas Shay Key Fong (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทHappiness Aheadas Pekin Club Emcee (uncredited)