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Kam Tong

Kam Tong (December 18, 1906 – November 8, 1969) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Hey Boy on the CBS television series Have Gun – Will Travel and as Dr. Li in the film version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song.

Kam Tong

Undated CBS portrait of Kam Tong by Gabor Rona

CBS Portrait by Gabor Rona (indicated on back side) · Worthpoint · Public domain

Name
Kam Tong
Birth Name
Kam Dai Tong
Born
18 December 1906
Birthplace
San Francisco, California, US
Died
8 November 1969
Place of death
Costa Mesa, California, US
Occupation
Film actor
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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Kam Tong (December 18, 1906 – November 8, 1969) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Hey Boy on the CBS television series Have Gun – Will Travel and as Dr. Li in the film version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song.

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Kam Tong (1906–1969) was an actor, of American nationality. The actor was born in San Francisco and died in Costa Mesa. Languages used include English.

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