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Sammee Tong (April 21, 1901 – October 27, 1964) was an American film and television character actor. One of Tong's more notable roles was that of Peter Tong on the sitcom Bachelor Father, which aired on all three national networks from 1957 to 1962.
Apr 21, 2020 · Chinese-American character actor Sammee Tong (1901-1964) was a staple of films (and later television) for three decades, normally in supporting roles as cooks, servants, houseboys, and the like. At the height of his fame, he took his own life for reasons that remain murky,
Sammee Tong was born on 21 April 1901 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963), General Electric Theater (1953) and The Adventures of Spin and Marty (1955). He died on 27 October 1964 in Palms, California, USA.
- January 1, 1
- San Francisco, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palms, California, USA
WEST LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 27 (UPI)—Sammee Tong, 63 years old, who portrayed the valet in the television series “Bachelor Father,” was found dead today in his apartment, the police said.
Jul 10, 2014 · Sammee Tong played Peter Tong, the houseboy of a lawyer and his niece, in the sitcom 'Bachelor Father' from 1957 to 1962. He had great comedic timing and was a stand-up comic, but his career was limited by stereotyped roles and a gambling problem.
Sammee Tong was a Chinese-American actor who performed in nightclubs and TV shows. He died by suicide in 1964 after losing money to the Mafia.
Sammee Tong (1901-1964) was a film and TV character actor, best known for his roles in Bachelor Father and Mickey. He also appeared in films such as Godzilla, King of the Monsters! and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
