| H.W. Gim | |
|---|---|
.jpg) H.W. Gim in McLintock! (1963) | |
| Born | Hom Wing Gim (1908-01-22)January 22, 1908 China |
| Died | March 15, 1973(1973-03-15) (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1938–1972 |
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. 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).
Biography
Gim was born in January 1908 in China as Hom Wing Gim. 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. By 1965, his 30th year acting, the five-foot actor had been in 159 films.
Gim died on March 15, 1973, in Los Angeles, California.
Filmography
Film
| 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 | 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 |
| 1962 | The Chapman Report | Gardner | Uncredited |
| 1962 | Gypsy | Waiter | Uncredited |
| 1963 | Donovan's Reef | Chinese Man | Uncredited |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Ching | Uncredited |
| 1965 | Fluffy | Assistant Cook | Uncredited |
| 1966 | 7 Women | Culi | |
| 1969 | True Grit | Chen Lee | |
| 1969 | Paint Your Wagon | Wong |
Television
| 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) |
References
- Hughes, p. 92
- "In Old California". American Film Institute. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- Steinberg, Jay. "McLintock". Turner Class Movies.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "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.
External links
- H.W. Gim at IMDb
- H.W. Gim at the TCM Movie Database
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