★ Acting
1903 – 1983
· Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Active 1932–2002
Richard Loo, born in 1903 in Hawaii, emerged as a prominent Asian character actor in American cinema, particularly noted for his roles during the 1930s and 1940s. He is best remembered for his performances in Wake Island (1942), where he portrayed a Japanese soldier, and Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939), showcasing his ability to embody complex characters. Loo's career spanned over 120 films, often typecast in roles as the enemy during World War II, yet he brought a distinct presence to each performance, contributing to the era's cinematic landscape.
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Wake Island
1942
★ 5.5
December, 1941. With no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
126 credits
2000s
1 credit
2002
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
as Sgt. Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
★ 5.8
1980s
1 credit
1970s
12 credits
1960s
19 credits
1950s
29 credits
1940s
38 credits
1930s
26 credits