Allen Jung (August 8, 1909 – September 12, 1982) was an American film and television actor who was active in Hollywood from the 1930s through the 1970s.
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Born | Allen Durlin Jung August 8, 1909 Oakland, California, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 1982 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse(s) | Toshia Mori (div.) |
Allen was born in Oakland, California. He attended the University of California, where he learned how to speak Japanese. He credited his education for preparing him to play Japanese roles.[1] He also earned his pilot's license around this time.[2]
He began his career as an actor in the early 1930s; he was a member of the Chinese Cinema Players, an organization in Los Angeles.[3] During World War II, he joined the U.S. Navy.
He was married to Japanese actress Toshia Mori; he later married Helen Yu-Ling Wong in Shanghai.
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