Actor. He received a degree in Political Science at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea and later moved to California, where he took up acting and playwriting at UCLA. He continued his training at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York, before returning to Hollywood and making his TV debut on the series "I Spy." He followed this with appearances on "Kung Fu," "Hawaii Five-O," "Charlie's Angels" and "Magnum, P.I.," as well as many others. He will also be remembered for his numerous guest star roles on the series "M*A*S*H*." He appeared in a wide range of motion pictures and is probably best known for his role as 'Lieutenant Hip' in the 'James Bond' film "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974). He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Actor. He received a degree in Political Science at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea and later moved to California, where he took up acting and playwriting at UCLA. He continued his training at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York, before returning to Hollywood and making his TV debut on the series "I Spy." He followed this with appearances on "Kung Fu," "Hawaii Five-O," "Charlie's Angels" and "Magnum, P.I.," as well as many others. He will also be remembered for his numerous guest star roles on the series "M*A*S*H*." He appeared in a wide range of motion pictures and is probably best known for his role as 'Lieutenant Hip' in the 'James Bond' film "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974). He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Bio by: C.S.
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