
Person
Keye Luke
Acting · 1904–1991 · Guangzhou, China
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Keye Luke (Chinese: 陸錫麒, Cantonese: Luk Shek Kee; June 18, 1904 – January 12, 1991) was a Chinese-American actor. He was known for playing Lee Chan, the "Number One Son" in the Charlie Chan films, the original Kato in the 1939–1941 Green Hornet film serials, Brak in the 1960s Space Ghost cartoons, Master Po in the television series Kung Fu, and Mr. Wing in the Gremlins films. He was the first Chinese-American contract player signed by RKO, Universal Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was one of the most prominent Asian actors of American cinema in the mid-twentieth century.
Known for

Perry Mason
C. C. Chang

Star Trek
Donald Cory

MacGyver
Prasert

The A-Team
Sam Yeng

The Andy Griffith Show
Charlie Lee

Magnum, P.I.
Goto

Miami Vice
Lao Li

Falcon Crest
Wilson Fong

Night Court
Grandfather Ho

Hawaii Five-O
Senator John Oishi
Filmography
- 2019Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood(archive footage)
- 2012Keye LukeKeye Luke
- 2012Battle of the Planets: The MovieZoltar
- 1990AliceDr. Yang
- 1990Gremlins 2: The New BatchMr. Wing
- 1989The Mighty QuinnDr. Raj
- 1988Superboy
- 1988Dead HeatMr. Thule
- 1987Friday the 13th: The SeriesLum Chen
- 1987Beauty and the BeastMaster
- 1986Sidekicks
- 1986A Fine MessIshimine
- 1986KappaNarrator (voice)
- 1986T.J. Hooker: Blood SportDr. Kenji Yakimura
- 1986The Last Electric KnightSabasan
- 1986Kung Fu: The MovieMaster Po
- 1985MacGyverPrasert
- 1985The Golden GirlsToshiro Mitsumo
- 1985Blade in Hong KongChang Chin-tzu
- 1985Street HawkMr. Ming
- 1984Crazy like a FoxJimmy
- 1984Miami ViceLao Li
- 1984GremlinsGrandfather (Mr. Wing)
- 1984Night CourtGrandfather Ho
- 1983Alvin and the Chipmunks(voice)
- 1983Reading RainbowSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 1983The NightingaleImperial Doctor
- 1983The A-TeamSam Yeng
- 1983Cocaine and Blue EyesTan Ng
- 1982Voyagers!
- 1982Remington SteeleTanaka
- 1982Faerie Tale TheatreImperial Doctor
- 1982T. J. Hooker
- 1981Falcon CrestWilson Fong
- 1981Bret MaverickLu Sung
- 1981Fly Away HomeDuc
- 1981Goldie Gold and Action JackAdditional Voices (voice)
- 1980Magnum, P.I.Goto
- 1980Thundarr the Barbarian(voice)
- 1979Just You and Me, KidDoctor Device
- 1978Vega$
- 1978Battle of the PlanetsZoltar / The Spirit / Colonel Cronus (voice)
- 1978Sword of Justice
- 1977The Amsterdam KillChung Wei
- 1977How the West Was WonLeong Chung Hua
- 1977Meeting of Minds
- 1976Quincy, M.E.Otashi Hiyedo
- 1976Charlie's AngelsLin
- 1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodCook in Kitchen
- 1974Judge Dee and the Monastery MurdersLord Sun Ming
- 1974Harry O
- 1974Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
- 1973The Cat CreatureThe Thief - Joe Sung
- 1972Kung FuMaster Po
- 1972M*A*S*H
- 1972Anna and the KingKralahome
- 1972The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan
- 1972Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the DragonMaster Po
- 1971Cannon
- 1970The HawaiiansFoo Sen
- 1970Noon SundayColonel Oong
- 1969Love, American StyleHi Ching
- 1969Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!Zen Tuo / Mr. Fong (voice) (uncredited)
- 1969The ChairmanProfessor Soong Li
- 1968Here's LucyQuon Fong
- 1968Adam-12George Lum
- 1968Hawaii Five-OSenator John Oishi
- 1968The Outsider
- 1968The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- 1968Project XSen Chiu
- 1968Nobody's PerfectGondai-San
- 1968It Takes a ThiefDr. Tanu Woo
- 1967Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
- 1967DragnetGeorge Lum
- 1966Family Affair
- 1966Space Ghost and Dino BoyBrak / Lokar (voice)
- 1966The Green HornetMr. Chang
- 1966Star TrekDonald Cory
- 1965The F.B.I.General How
- 1965The Big ValleyMike Chang
- 1964Kentucky JonesThomas Wong
- 1964Jonny Quest
- 1964Mickey
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
- 1963The Littlest HoboWu Chang
- 1961Target: The Corruptors!
- 1960The Andy Griffith ShowCharlie Lee
- 1959Gigantis, the Fire MonsterTsukioka / Policeman (voice) (uncredited)
- 1958Mickey Spillane's Mike HammerSammy Wong
- 1957Rodan! The Flying MonsterShigeru Kawamura / Sunagawa / Toji (voice)
- 1957TrackdownWong
- 1957Alcoa TheatreMike
- 1957Perry MasonC. C. Chang
- 1957Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveDr. Lin Chang
- 1957Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. AmethystCaptain Kuo Tai
- 1957Panic!
- 1956Around the World in 80 DaysOld Man at Travel Office (uncredited)
- 1956Wire ServiceYoung General
- 1956The Gale Storm Show
- 1956Dr. Fu ManchuLum Sen
- 1955Jungle Jim
- 1955GunsmokeChen
- 1955Love Is a Many-Splendored ThingLee Foo (uncredited)
- 1955Buffalo Bill Jr.
- 1954Climax!Chen
- 1954December Bride
- 1954The Bamboo PrisonComrade-Instructor Li Ching
- 1954Hell's Half AcrePolice Chief Dan
- 1954World for RansomWong
- 1953The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
- 1953South Sea WomanJapanese Deck Officer (uncredited)
- 1953Fair Wind to JavaPidada
- 1952Terry and the Pirates
- 1952Cavalcade of America
- 1952Hong KongTaxicab Driver (uncredited)
- 1952Chevron Theatre
- 1952The Congregation
- 1952China Smith
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1950Young Man with a HornRamundo the Houseboy (uncredited)
- 1949ManhandledChinese Laundry Owner (uncredited)
- 1949Sky DragonLee Chan
- 1948The Feathered SerpentLee Chan
- 1948Waterfront at MidnightLoy
- 1948Sleep, My LoveJimmie Lin
- 1947Dark DelusionDr. Lee Wong How
- 1946Lost City of the JungleTal Shan
- 1946Tokyo RoseCharlie Otani
- 1945How DOooo You DoChinese Detective
- 1945First Yank into TokyoHaan-Soo
- 1945Secret Agent X-9Ah Fong
- 1945Between Two WomenDr. Lee Wong How
- 19443 Men in WhiteDr. Lee Wong How
- 1944Andy Hardy's Blonde TroubleDr. Lee
- 1943Salute to the Marines'Flashy' Logaz
- 1943Dr. Gillespie's Criminal CaseDr. Lee Wong How
- 1943The Adventures of Smilin' JackCaptain Wing
- 1942Dr. Gillespie's New AssistantDr. Lee Wong How
- 1942Destination UnknownSecretary
- 1942The Falcon's BrotherJerry
- 1942Mexican Spitfire's ElephantLao Lee - Chinese Magician
- 1942Across the PacificSteamship Office Clerk
- 1942Somewhere I'll Find YouThomas Chang
- 1942Invisible AgentSurgeon
- 1942Spy ShipKoshimo Haru
- 1942A Tragedy at MidnightAh Foo
- 1942A Yank on the Burma RoadKim How
- 1942North to the KlondikeK. Wellington Wong
- 1942Mr. and Mrs. NorthKumi
- 1941No Hands on the ClockSeverino
- 1941Burma ConvoyLin Taiyen
- 1941Let's Go CollegiateBuck Wing
- 1941Bowery BlitzkriegClancy
- 1941The Gang's All HereGeorge Lee
- 1940A Volta do Besouro VerdeKato
- 1940No, No, NanetteSung, Oriental Cafe Manager (uncredited)
- 1940Comrade XWorld Press Attendee with Glasses
- 1940Phantom of ChinatownJames Lee Wong
- 1940Wildcat BusTai (uncredited)
- 1940The Green HornetKato
- 1939BarricadeLing
- 1939Sued for LibelChang Howe
- 1939Disputed PassageAndrew Abbott
- 1939North of ShanghaiJimmy Riley
- 1938Mr. Moto's GambleLee Chan
- 1938International SettlementDr. Wong
- 1937Charlie Chan at Monte CarloLee Chan
- 1937Charlie Chan on BroadwayLee Chan
- 1937The Good EarthElder Son
- 1937Charlie Chan at the OlympicsLee Chan
- 1936Charlie Chan at the OperaLee Chan
- 1936Charlie Chan at the Race TrackLee Chan
- 1936Charlie Chan at the CircusLee Chan
- 1936King of BurlesqueWong
- 1935Charlie Chan in ShanghaiLee Chan
- 1935Here's to RomanceSaito
- 1935ShanghaiChinese Ambassador's Son
- 1935Mad LoveDr. Wong
- 1935Oil for the Lamps of ChinaYoung Chinese Soldier
- 1935Murder in the FleetConsul's Secretary (Uncredited)
- 1935The Casino Murder CaseTaki - Casino Pageboy (uncredited)
- 1935Charlie Chan in ParisLee Chan
- 1934The Painted VeilShay Key Fong (uncredited)
- 1934Happiness AheadPekin Club Emcee (uncredited)
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