Khigh Alx Dheigh (b. Kenneth Dickerson, 1910, Spring Lake, New Jersey - d. 25 October 1991, Mesa, Arizona) Includes short biographical summary of Khigh Dheigh. was an American television and motion picture actor of mixed North African ancestry, noted for portraying Asian roles. He is perhaps best remembered for portraying villains, in particular his recurring TV guest role as Chinese agent Wo Fat on Hawaii Five-O (from the pilot in 1968 to the final episode in 1980), and brainwasher Dr. Yen Lo in 1962's The Manchurian Candidate. He also starred in the short-lived 1975 TV series Khan as the title character.

Besides his acting endeavours, Dheigh was active in Taoist philosophy, writing a number of books on the subject, including The Eleventh Wing (ISBN 0-385-28371-7). He founded the Taoist Sanctuary (now the Taoist Institute) in Hollywood, California.

His stage name was pronounced "Kye" (rhymes with "eye") "Dee" ( ).

Children: Kenneth Dickerson Jr, and Kathleen Dickerson.

Adopted his grandaughter, Letitia Dickerson.

His best known role was that of "Wo Fat", the Red Chinese agent who was a recurring villain on "Hawaii Five-O" (1968).

Professional name pronounced "Ki (rhymes with 'why') Dee."

Although he portrayed innumerable Asians in the course of his career, he was actually of Anglo-Egyptian-Sudanese ancestry.

Founded the Taoist Sanctuary in North Hollywood, California. (now the Taoist Institute, as of 2003)

Author of multiple books on Taoist philosophy, including The Eleventh Wing.

Frequently sat in as guest co-host on the nationally syndicated Long John Nebel radio show on WNBC New York in the 1960s.

Owned a book store in Manhattan 7th Avenue in the 1940s and 50s.