Haing S. Ngor
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Dr. Haing Somnang Ngor (March 22, 1940 – February 25, 1996) was a Cambodian-born American physician, actor, and author who is best known for winning the 1985 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his debut performance in the movie The Killing Fields, in which he portrayed Cambodian journalist and refugee Dith Pran. His mother was Khmer and his father was of Chinese descent. Ngor and Harold Russell are the only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award in an acting category. Ngo...
Known For
Filmography
Casino Cambodia
2026
as Self
People Magazine Investigates
2016
as Self - Victim / Oscar-Winning Actor, 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage)
The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Hit Me
1996
as Billy Tungpet
The Dragon Gate
1994
as Sensei
Fortunes of War
1994
as Khoy Thuon
Vanishing Son III
1994
as The General
Vanishing Son
1994
as The General
Vanishing Son II
1994
as The General
Vanishing Son IV
1994
as The General
Vanishing Son
1994
as The General
Heaven & Earth
1993
as Papa
My Life
1993
as Mr. Ho
Earth and the American Dream
1992
as Reader (voice)
Ambition
1991
as Tatay
The Commish
1991
Vietnam Texas
1990
as Wong
Last Flight Out
1990
as Pham Van Minh
The Iron Triangle
1989
as Col. Tuong, NVA
China Beach
1988
Eastern Condors
1987
as Yeung Lung
In Love and War
1987
as Major Bui
The Kinmen Bombs
1986
The Killing Fields
1984
as Dith Pran
Miami Vice
1984
as Inspector Nguyn Van Trahn
Highway to Heaven
1984
Hotel
1982