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Victor Wong was born on July 30, 1927 in San Francisco, California, United States. Public records list Victor Wong as a journalist, television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on September 12, 2001, at the age of 74. Education on record includes University of Chicago.
My Take
Victor Wong fascinates me because he refused to stay in one lane. A San Francisco-born Chinese American with a University of Chicago education, he moved from journalism into stage, film, and television, and I think that observer's instinct fed his acting. He was never the leading man, but his weathered, expressive face turned small parts into something memorable. What I admire most is how he embodied character work at its purest: the actor you remember even when you forget the title. His passing in 2001 closed a quietly remarkable life that crossed art, reporting, and screen with real integrity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Victor Wong
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィクター・ウォン
- Reading
- ゔぃくたー・うぉん
- Born
- July 30, 1927 – September 12, 2001
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Chicago
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Victor Wong born?
Born July 30, 1927.
When did Victor Wong die?
Died September 12, 2001, aged 74.
Where was Victor Wong from?
Victor Wong was from San Francisco, California, United States.
What did Victor Wong do?
Victor Wong worked as journalist, television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor.
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