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Revision as of 04:19, 23 October 2021

H.W. Gim
H.W. Gim in McLintock! (1963)
Born
Hom Wing Gim

(1908-01-22)January 22, 1908
DiedMarch 15, 1973(1973-03-15) (aged 65)
OccupationActor
Years active1938–1972

Hom Wing Gim (January 22, 1908 – March 15, 1973), known professionaly as H.W. Gim, was a Chinese-American character actor for playing supporting roles, including in many John Wayne films such as In Old California (1942) and McLintock! (1963).[1]

Biography

Gim was born on January 22, 1908 in China as Hom Wing Gim. He died on March 15, 1973 in Los Angeles, California.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1938 Mr. Moto Takes a Chance Rajah Ali Retainer uncredited
1942 In Old California Townsman uncredited
1945 Back to Bataan Japanese Secret Agent uncredited
1947 Her Husband's Affairs Acrobat uncredited
1950 The Breaking Point Chinese Immigrant uncredited
1951 Peking Express Chinese Mess Boy uncredited
1951 Never Trust a Gambler Chinese Restaurant Waiter uncredited
1952 Okinawa Japanese Submariner uncredited
1952 Macao Sampan Pilot uncredited
1957 Battle Hymn Minor Role uncredited
1957 The Joker Is Wild Janitor uncredited
1958 Hong Kong Confidential Man Celebrating New Year uncredited
1960 Heller in Pink Tights Bartender uncredited
1960 Ice Palace Asian Worker uncredited
1961 Flower Drum Song Citizen uncredited
1963 McLintock! Ching
1966 7 Women Culi
1969 Paint Your Wagon Wong
1969 True Grit Chen Lee

References

  1. ^ "H.W. Gim - Biography - IMDb". www.imdb.com.
  2. ^ "Hom Wing Gim (1908 - 1973) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com.


Category:20th-century Chinese male actors Category:1908 births Category:1973 deaths Category:Chinese emigrants to the United States