Spencer Chan
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Spencer Chan | |
|---|---|
 Chan in Woman on the Run (1950) | |
| Born | March 28, 1892 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 1988 (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Character actor |
| Years active | 1936–1974 |
Spencer Chan (March 28, 1892[1] – January 12, 1988) was an American character actor of Chinese descent. He had a long career in numerous films.[2]
Chan was born in Los Angeles, California, to Kui Sing Chan, a pastor and court interpreter, and Loy Yau.[3] His parents were Chinese immigrants who owned a house in Los Angeles's Boyle Heights neighborhood. Chan graduated from the University of Southern California.[3][4]
Chan began appearing in Hollywood films in the 1930s, and also worked as an interpreter and casting agent when a script called for Chinese actors.[5] Chan was considered an "atmosphere" player, along with Willie Fung, Frank Chew, Richard Loo and others.[6]
Chan died in January 1988 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95.[7] He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery.[8]
