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Barbara Jean Wong (March 3, 1924 – November 13, 1999) was a Chinese American actress, known for her role as Arabella on the hugely popular radio comedy, Amos 'n' Andy. She acted in numerous films before retiring from the industry and becoming an elementary school teacher.
Barbara Jean Wong was born on 3 March 1924 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Chinatown at Midnight (1949), China (1943) and The Red Dragon (1945).
- Actress
- March 3, 1924
- Barbara Jean Wong
- November 13, 1999
Barbara Jean Wong was born on March 3, 1924 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Chinatown at Midnight (1949), China (1943) and The Red Dragon (1945). She was married to Robert Wah Lee. She died on November 13, 1999 in Tarzana, California, USA.
- March 3, 1924
- November 13, 1999
Nov 22, 1999 · Barbara Jean Wong; Movie Actress, Teacher Barbara Jean Wong, 75, pioneering Chi nese American actress. A fourth-generation Californian, Wong was born in Los Angeles to Thomas and Maye Wong, who...
Sep 25, 2012 · Arbadella was Amos’s daughter, appearing on several episodes of the radio series and three of the TV. Barbara Jean Wong voiced her on the radio, while Pattie Marie Ellis played her on the screen. The character was a big part of the annual Christmas episodes, which began running in 1940.
Barbara Jean Wong was a fourth generation Chinese-American born to produce market owners Thomas and Maye Wong on March 3, 1924. She began her performance career at the age of five and was soon dubbed the Chinese-American Shirley Temple due to her long black hair curled into ringlets and her charming persona.
The group’s majorette Barbara Jean Wong was a local Chinese American celebrity. She was an actress and a radio star. As for the drum corps itself, the local and national press covered the group’s public performances.
