Sammee Tong
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Acting Credits
Biography
Sammee Tong (April 21, 1901 – October 27, 1964) was an American film and television character actor. He was best known for his starring role as John Forsythe's live-in houseboy/valet Peter Tong on the sitcom Bachelor Father, which aired on all three national networks from 1957 to 1962. Tong signed with Columbia Pictures, and made his film debut in a bit part in the comedy film The Captain Hates the Sea (1934). In 1939 he returned to his home town as director of entertainment at the Chinese Vill...
Known For
Filmography
Fluffy
1965
as Cook
For Those Who Think Young
1964
as Clyde
Mickey
1964
as Sammy Ling
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
as Laundryman
Hawaiian Eye
1959
Bonanza
1959
as Hop Ling
Suicide Battalion
1958
as Papa Lily
Hell Bound
1957
as Murdered Seaman (uncredited)
The Midnight Story
1957
as Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
Bachelor Father
1957
as Peter Tong
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956
as Dr. Yamane / Dr. Tabata / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)
Telephone Time
1956
The Man Called X
1956
Hey, Jeannie!
1956
as Lee
Further Adventures of Spin and Marty
1956
as Sam the Cook
Matinee Theater
1955
The Adventures of Spin and Marty
1955
as Sam the Cook
General Electric Theater
1953
as Peter Tong
Woman on the Run
1950
as Witness to Suzie's Fall (uncredited)
God Is My Co-Pilot
1945
as Chinese Civilian (uncredited)
China
1943
as Aide to Japanese General
Only Angels Have Wings
1939
as Sam (uncredited)
Youth on Parole
1937
as Chinese Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Daughter of Shanghai
1937
as Chinese Alien in Airplane (uncredited)
Love Before Breakfast
1936
as Steward (uncredited)
The Accusing Finger
1936
as Chinese-American Convict