Hom Wing Gim (January 22, 1908 – March 15, 1973), known professionally as H.W. Gim, was a Chinese film and television character actor who had a career from 1937 to 1972.[1] While most of his parts were smaller, often-uncredited roles, Gim was occasionally given a more substantial supporting roles such as in many John Wayne films such as In Old California (1942) and McLintock! (1963).[2][3]
H.W. Gim | |
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.jpg) H.W. Gim in McLintock! (1963) | |
| Born | Hom Wing Gim January 22, 1908 |
| Died | March 15, 1973 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1938–1972 |
Biography
editGim was born in January 1908 in China as Hom Wing Gim.[4] His acting debut was in the 1937 film The Good Earth. Noted as one of the busiest character actors in Hollywood, he was known as "Peanuts" to casting directors.[5] By 1965, his 30th year acting, the five-foot actor had been in 159 films.[6]
Gim died on March 15, 1973, in Los Angeles, California.[4]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | The Good Earth | ||
| 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[7] | Uncredited |
| 1950 | The Breaking Point | Chinese Immigrant | Uncredited |
| 1951 | Peking Express | Chinese Mess Boy[7] | Uncredited |
| 1951 | Never Trust a Gambler | Chinese Restaurant Waiter[8] | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Okinawa | Japanese Submariner | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Macao | Sampan Pilot | Uncredited |
| 1957 | Battle Hymn | Minor Role[8] | Uncredited |
| 1957 | The Joker Is Wild | Janitor[7] | 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 |
| 1962 | The Chapman Report | Gardner | Uncredited |
| 1962 | Gypsy | Waiter | Uncredited |
| 1963 | Donovan's Reef | Chinese Man | Uncredited |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Ching[8] | Uncredited |
| 1965 | Fluffy | Assistant Cook | Uncredited |
| 1966 | 7 Women | Culi[8] | |
| 1969 | True Grit | Chen Lee[8] | |
| 1969 | Paint Your Wagon | Wong[8] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Lone Wolf | Citizen | Episode: "The Chinese Story", Uncredited |
| 1957 | The Silent Service | 2nd Guerrilla | Episode: "The Gar Story" |
| 1959 | Peter Gunn | Waiter | Episode: "Lady Windbell's Fan ", Uncredited |
| 1959 | Laramie | Fight Spectator | Episode: "Bare Knuckles", Uncredited |
| 1960–1961 | Bachelor Father | Gregory / Cousin Gregory / Harry | 5 episodes |
| 1965 | Rawhide | Townsman | Episode: "The Book", Uncredited |
| 1965 | I Spy | Busboy #1 | Episode: "Danny Was a Million Laughs" |
| 1965 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Representative | Episode: "The Cherry Blossom Affair", Uncredited |
| 1966 | Scalplock | Workman | TV movie, Uncredited pilot for Iron Horse |
| 1968 | It Takes a Thief | Commuter at Airport | Episode: "When Thieves Fall In", Uncredited |
| 1972 | The Odd Couple | Cho San | Episode: "Partner's Investment", (final appearance)[9] |
References
edit- ^ Hughes, p. 92
- ^ "In Old California". American Film Institute. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ Steinberg, Jay. "McLintock". Turner Class Movies.
- ^ a b Truitt, Evelyn Mack (1977). Who was who on Screen. Bowker. p. 174. ISBN 978-0-8352-0914-4.
- ^ "Now Hom Wing Gim Has A New Gimmick". Los Angeles Mirror. February 17, 1954. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gim Starts 30th Year". Arizona Republic. February 21, 1965. p. 78 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Leszczak, Bob (August 23, 2014). The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen: A History with Cast and Crew Profiles and an Episode Guide. McFarland. p. 195. ISBN 978-1-4766-1539-4.
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