H.W. Gim | |
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Born | Hom Wing Gim January 22, 1908 |
Died | March 15, 1973
Los Angeles,
California, U.S. | (aged 65)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1938–1972 |
Hom Wing Gim (January 22, 1908 – March 15, 1973), known professionally as H.W. Gim, was a Chinese-American film and television character actor who had a career from 1937 to 1972. [1] While most of his parts were smaller, often-uncredited roles, Gim was occasionally given a more substantial supporting roles such as in many John Wayne films such as In Old California (1942) and McLintock! (1963). [2] [3]
Gim was born in January 1908 in China as Hom Wing Gim. [4] His acting debut was in the 1937 film The Good Earth. Noted as one of the busiest character actors in Hollywood, he was known as "Peanuts" to casting directors. [5] By 1965, his 30th year acting, the five-foot actor had been in 159 films. [6]
Gim died on March 15, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. [4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1937 | The Good Earth | ||
1938 | Mr. Moto Takes a Chance | Rajah Ali Retainer | Uncredited |
1942 | In Old California | Townsman | Uncredited |
1945 | Back to Bataan | Japanese Secret Agent | Uncredited |
1947 | Her Husband's Affairs | Acrobat [7] | Uncredited |
1950 | The Breaking Point | Chinese Immigrant | Uncredited |
1951 | Peking Express | Chinese Mess Boy [7] | Uncredited |
1951 | Never Trust a Gambler | Chinese Restaurant Waiter [8] | Uncredited |
1952 | Okinawa | Japanese Submariner | Uncredited |
1952 | Macao | Sampan Pilot | Uncredited |
1957 | Battle Hymn | Minor Role [8] | Uncredited |
1957 | The Joker Is Wild | Janitor [7] | Uncredited |
1958 | Hong Kong Confidential | Man Celebrating New Year | Uncredited |
1960 | Heller in Pink Tights | Bartender | Uncredited |
1960 | Ice Palace | Asian Worker | Uncredited |
1961 | Flower Drum Song | Citizen | Uncredited |
1962 | The Chapman Report | Gardner | Uncredited |
1962 | Gypsy | Waiter | Uncredited |
1963 | Donovan's Reef | Chinese Man | Uncredited |
1963 | McLintock! | Ching [8] | Uncredited |
1965 | Fluffy | Assistant Cook | Uncredited |
1966 | 7 Women | Culi [8] | |
1969 | True Grit | Chen Lee [8] | |
1969 | Paint Your Wagon | Wong [8] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1954 | The Lone Wolf | Citizen | Episode: "The Chinese Story", Uncredited |
1957 | The Silent Service | 2nd Guerrilla | Episode: "The Gar Story" |
1959 | Peter Gunn | Waiter | Episode: "Lady Windbell's Fan ", Uncredited |
1959 | Laramie | Fight Spectator | Episode: "Bare Knuckles", Uncredited |
1960–1961 | Bachelor Father | Gregory / Cousin Gregory / Harry | 5 episodes |
1965 | Rawhide | Townsman | Episode: "The Book", Uncredited |
1965 | I Spy | Busboy #1 | Episode: "Danny Was a Million Laughs" |
1965 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Representative | Episode: "The Cherry Blossom Affair", Uncredited |
1966 | Scalplock | Workman | TV movie, Uncredited pilot for Iron Horse |
1968 | It Takes a Thief | Commuter at Airport | Episode: "When Thieves Fall In", Uncredited |
1972 | The Odd Couple | Cho San | Episode: "Partner's Investment", (final appearance) [9] |