H.W. Gim

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H.W. Gim
H.W. Gim in McLintock! (1963)
Born
Hom Wing Gim

(1908-01-22)January 22, 1908
China
DiedMarch 15, 1973(1973-03-15) (aged 65)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1938–1972

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.[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]

Biography

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Gim 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

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Film

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Hughes, p. 92
  2. ^ "In Old California". American Film Institute. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Steinberg, Jay. "McLintock". Turner Class Movies.
  4. ^ a b Truitt, Evelyn Mack (1977). Who was who on Screen. Bowker. p. 174. ISBN 978-0-8352-0914-4.
  5. ^ "Now Hom Wing Gim Has A New Gimmick". Los Angeles Mirror. February 17, 1954. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Gim Starts 30th Year". Arizona Republic. February 21, 1965. p. 78 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b c "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  9. ^ 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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