Benson Fong (Chinese: 鄺炳雄, pinyin: Kuàng Bǐngxióng; born October 10, 1916; died August 1, 1987) was a Chinese American character actor. He was born in Sacramento, California. He was from a mercantile family. After graduating from high school in Sacramento, he studied briefly in China before joining relatives in commercial activities in California.
Beginning in 1937, he appeared in minor film roles, though he later had important roles in many films, including The Keys of the Kingdom (1944), His Majesty O'Keefe (1954), Flower Drum Song (1961), and Our Man Flint (1966). During World War II he was often cast in either Japanese or Chinese roles. He was "Tommy Chan," the number three son, in some of the early Charlie Chan movies.
His later career as an actor included many TV appearances. He was "The Old One" in Kung Fu.
Eventually, Fong opened several Ah Fong restaurants in California.
He died in Los Angeles, California, survived by his wife Gloria and five children.
Owner of California's popular "Ah Fong's Restaurants."
Benson Fong was the father of popular Christian musician Preston 'Oden' Fong of the Maranatha Music group, "Mustard Seed Faith".
Father of actresses Pamela Kwong (Fong) and Lisa Fong
