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Acting
Lee Tung Foo
Lee Tung Foo is best known for Dangerous Assignment and Terry and the Pirates. Lee Tung Foo was born on April 21, 1875. Lee Tung Foo died on May 1, 1966 at the age of 91.
- Born
- April 21, 1875
- Place of birth
- Watsonville, California, USA
- Died
- May 1, 1966 (91 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lee Tung Foo (also known as Frank Lee) was a Chinese American Vaudeville performer born in California who performed in English, German, and Latin. He became a film actor later in his life.
At the age of 45, he ran a Chinese restaurant he bought in New York City called Jung Sy Mandarin Restaurant. He opened a second restaurant, Imig Sy, and both were strategically placed near Broadway. By the 1930s he returned to theater work, playing some minor roles until 1932, when he was cast as Wang Yun in the film, The Skull Murder Mystery. He continued with minor roles, being cast as the servant of the Detective, Mr. Wong, in the 1939 film The Mystery of Mr. Wong. His last work was in The Manchurian Candidate, an uncredited role as a "Man in Lobby" at the age of 87.
Lee Tung Foo (also known as Frank Lee) was a Chinese American Vaudeville performer born in California who performed in English, German, and Latin. He became a film actor later in his life.
At the age of 45, he ran a Chinese restaurant he bought in New York City called Jung Sy Mandarin Restaurant. He opened a second restaurant, Imig Sy, and both were strategically placed near Broadway. By the 1930s he returned to theater work, playing some minor roles until 1932, when he was cast as Wang Yun in the film, The Skull Murder Mystery. He continued with minor roles, being cast as the servant of the Detective, Mr. Wong, in the 1939 film The Mystery of Mr. Wong. His last work was in The Manchurian Candidate, an uncredited role as a "Man in Lobby" at the age of 87.
Known for
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Lee Tung Foo been in?
Lee Tung Foo is best known for Dangerous Assignment and Terry and the Pirates.
When was Lee Tung Foo born?
Lee Tung Foo was born on April 21, 1875. (Watsonville, California, USA)
How old is Lee Tung Foo?
Lee Tung Foo died on May 1, 1966 at the age of 91.
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·