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Richard Loo

Bio: Richard Loo (October 1, 1903 – November 20, 1983) was an American film actor who was one of the most familiar Asian character actors in American films of the 1930s and 1940s. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1931 and 1982
Born: Thu, Oct 01 1903
Birthplace: Maui, Hawaii, USA

Death: Sun, Nov 20 1983
Richard Loo is 80 years old
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Poster of The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Richard Loo would have been no older than 80 in The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller as 'Sgt. Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 2002
Poster of Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur
Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur
Richard Loo was 72 in Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur as 'Chiang-Kai-Shek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1976
Poster of The Man with the Golden Gun
The Man with the Golden Gun
Richard Loo was 71 in The Man with the Golden Gun as 'Hai Fat'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Richard Loo was 68 in Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon as 'Master Sun'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1972
Poster of Chandler
Chandler
Richard Loo was 68 in Chandler as 'Leo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of One More Train to Rob
One More Train to Rob
Richard Loo was 67 in One More Train to Rob as 'Mr. Chang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities
Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities
Richard Loo was 65 in Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities as 'Kenji Yamashita'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1969
Poster of The Sand Pebbles
The Sand Pebbles
Richard Loo was 63 in The Sand Pebbles as 'Major Chin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1966
Poster of Diamond Head
Diamond Head
Richard Loo was 59 in Diamond Head
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1962
Poster of A Girl Named Tamiko
A Girl Named Tamiko
Richard Loo was 59 in A Girl Named Tamiko as 'Otani'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1962
Poster of Confessions of an Opium Eater
Confessions of an Opium Eater
Richard Loo was 58 in Confessions of an Opium Eater as 'George Wah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1962
Poster of The Scavengers
The Scavengers
Richard Loo was 56 in The Scavengers
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of Hong Kong Affair
Hong Kong Affair
Richard Loo was 54 in Hong Kong Affair as 'Li Noon'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1958
Poster of The Quiet American
The Quiet American
Richard Loo was 54 in The Quiet American as 'Mr. Heng'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1958
Poster of Battle Hymn
Battle Hymn
Richard Loo was 53 in Battle Hymn as 'Gen. Kim (scenes deleted)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1957
Poster of Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days
Richard Loo was 53 in Around the World in Eighty Days as 'Saloon Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956
Poster of The Conqueror
The Conqueror
Richard Loo was 52 in The Conqueror as 'Captain of Wang's guard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1956
Poster of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Richard Loo was 51 in Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing as 'Robert Hung'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1955
Poster of House of Bamboo
House of Bamboo
Richard Loo was 51 in House of Bamboo as 'Inspector Kito's Voice (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955
Poster of Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune
Richard Loo was 51 in Soldier of Fortune as 'Gen. Po Lin'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1955
Poster of The Shanghai Story
The Shanghai Story
Richard Loo was 50 in The Shanghai Story as 'Officer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of Living It Up
Living It Up
Richard Loo was 50 in Living It Up as 'Dr. Lee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1954
Poster of The Bamboo Prison
The Bamboo Prison
Richard Loo was 50 in The Bamboo Prison as 'Commandant Hsai Tung'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1954
Poster of Hell and High Water
Hell and High Water
Richard Loo was 50 in Hell and High Water as 'Hakada Fujimori'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1954
Poster of China Venture
China Venture
Richard Loo was 49 in China Venture as 'Chang Sung'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1953
Poster of Destination Gobi
Destination Gobi
Richard Loo was 49 in Destination Gobi as 'Commanding Officer, Japanese POW Camp (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of Target Hong Kong
Target Hong Kong
Richard Loo was 49 in Target Hong Kong as 'Fu Chao'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1953
Poster of 5 Fingers
5 Fingers
Richard Loo was 48 in 5 Fingers
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1952
Poster of I Was an American Spy
I Was an American Spy
Richard Loo was 47 in I Was an American Spy as 'Col. Masamato'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1951
Poster of The Steel Helmet
The Steel Helmet
Richard Loo was 47 in The Steel Helmet as 'Sergeant Tanaka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1951
Poster of Malaya
Malaya
Richard Loo was 46 in Malaya as 'Colonel Genichi Tomura'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1949
Poster of The Clay Pigeon
The Clay Pigeon
Richard Loo was 45 in The Clay Pigeon as 'Ken Tokoyama'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1949
Poster of State Department: File 649
State Department: File 649
Richard Loo was 45 in State Department: File 649 as 'Marshal Yun Usu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1949
Poster of Rogues' Regiment
Rogues' Regiment
Richard Loo was 45 in Rogues' Regiment as 'Kao Pang'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1948
Poster of The Cobra Strikes
The Cobra Strikes
Richard Loo was 44 in The Cobra Strikes as 'Hyder Ali'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1948
Poster of Half Past Midnight
Half Past Midnight
Richard Loo was 44 in Half Past Midnight as 'Lee Gow'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1948
Poster of To the Ends of the Earth
To the Ends of the Earth
Richard Loo was 44 in To the Ends of the Earth as 'Commissioner Lu (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Women in the Night
Women in the Night
Richard Loo was 44 in Women in the Night as 'Colonel Noyama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1948
Poster of Beyond Our Own
Beyond Our Own
Richard Loo was 44 in Beyond Our Own as 'James Wong'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1947
Poster of Web of Danger
Web of Danger
Richard Loo was 43 in Web of Danger as 'Wing'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1947
Poster of Seven Were Saved
Seven Were Saved
Richard Loo was 43 in Seven Were Saved as 'Colonel Yamura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1947
Poster of Tokyo Rose
Tokyo Rose
Richard Loo was 42 in Tokyo Rose as 'Colonel Suzuki'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1946
Poster of Prison Ship
Prison Ship
Richard Loo was 42 in Prison Ship as 'Capt. Okisawa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1945
Poster of First Yank into Tokyo
First Yank into Tokyo
Richard Loo was 41 in First Yank into Tokyo as 'Col. Hideko Okanura'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 05 1945
Poster of Back to Bataan
Back to Bataan
Richard Loo was 41 in Back to Bataan as 'Maj. Hasko'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1945
Poster of China's Little Devils
China's Little Devils
Richard Loo was 41 in China's Little Devils as 'Colonel Huraji'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1945
Poster of China Sky
China Sky
Richard Loo was 41 in China Sky as 'Col. Yasuda'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1945
Poster of Betrayal from the East
Betrayal from the East
Richard Loo was 41 in Betrayal from the East as 'Lt. Cmdr. Miyazaki, alias Tani'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1945
Poster of God Is My Co-Pilot
God Is My Co-Pilot
Richard Loo was 41 in God Is My Co-Pilot as 'Tokyo Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1945
Poster of The Keys of the Kingdom
The Keys of the Kingdom
Richard Loo was 41 in The Keys of the Kingdom as 'Lt. Shon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of The Story of Dr. Wassell
The Story of Dr. Wassell
Richard Loo was 40 in The Story of Dr. Wassell as 'Chinese Doctor on Train (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 04 1944
Poster of The Purple Heart
The Purple Heart
Richard Loo was 40 in The Purple Heart as 'General Ito Mitsubi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1944
Poster of So Proudly We Hail
So Proudly We Hail
Richard Loo was 39 in So Proudly We Hail as 'Japanese Radio Announcer (Voice) (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1943
Poster of Destroyer
Destroyer
Richard Loo was 39 in Destroyer as 'Japanese Submarine Commander'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1943
Poster of Behind the Rising Sun
Behind the Rising Sun
Richard Loo was 39 in Behind the Rising Sun as 'Japanese Officer Dispensing Opium'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1943
Poster of China
China
Richard Loo was 39 in China as 'Lin Yun'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1943
Poster of Flight for Freedom
Flight for Freedom
Richard Loo was 39 in Flight for Freedom as 'Mr. Yokahata (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1943
Poster of The Falcon Strikes Back
The Falcon Strikes Back
Richard Loo was 39 in The Falcon Strikes Back as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
Richard Loo was 39 in The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1943
Poster of Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco
Richard Loo was 39 in Road to Morocco as 'Chinese Announcer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1942
Poster of Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific
Richard Loo was 38 in Across the Pacific as 'First Officer Miyuma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Wake Island
Wake Island
Richard Loo was 38 in Wake Island
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Poster of Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
Richard Loo was 38 in Star Spangled Rhythm as 'Emperor Hirohito (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of Secret of the Wastelands
Secret of the Wastelands
Richard Loo was 38 in Secret of the Wastelands as 'Quan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1941
Poster of Doomed to Die
Doomed to Die
Richard Loo was 36 in Doomed to Die as 'Tong Leader'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1940
Poster of The Fatal Hour
The Fatal Hour
Richard Loo was 36 in The Fatal Hour as 'Jeweler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1940
Poster of Barricade
Barricade
Richard Loo was 36 in Barricade as 'Colonel Commander of Rescue Party'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1939
Poster of Daughter of the Tong
Daughter of the Tong
Richard Loo was 35 in Daughter of the Tong as 'Wong'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 1939
Poster of Island of Lost Men
Island of Lost Men
Richard Loo was 35 in Island of Lost Men as 'General Ahn Ling'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1939
Poster of Lady of the Tropics
Lady of the Tropics
Richard Loo was 35 in Lady of the Tropics as 'Delaroch's Chauffeur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1939
Poster of Miracles for Sale
Miracles for Sale
Richard Loo was 35 in Miracles for Sale as 'Chinese Soldier in Demo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1939
Poster of Mr. Wong in Chinatown
Mr. Wong in Chinatown
Richard Loo was 35 in Mr. Wong in Chinatown as 'Tong Chief'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1939
Poster of Panama Patrol
Panama Patrol
Richard Loo was 35 in Panama Patrol as 'Tommy Young'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1939
Poster of North of Shanghai
North of Shanghai
Richard Loo was 35 in North of Shanghai as 'Jed's Pilot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1939
Poster of Shadows Over Shanghai
Shadows Over Shanghai
Richard Loo was 35 in Shadows Over Shanghai as 'Fong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Blondes at Work
Blondes at Work
Richard Loo was 34 in Blondes at Work as 'Sam Wong (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938
Poster of West of Shanghai
West of Shanghai
Richard Loo was 34 in West of Shanghai as 'Mr. Cheng'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1937
Poster of The Good Earth
The Good Earth
Richard Loo was 33 in The Good Earth as 'Farmer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 1937
Poster of The Soldier and the Lady
The Soldier and the Lady
Richard Loo was 33 in The Soldier and the Lady as 'Tartar (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1937
Poster of Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon
Richard Loo was 33 in Lost Horizon as 'Shanghai Airport Official (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1937
Poster of Stowaway
Stowaway
Richard Loo was 33 in Stowaway as 'Chinese Merchant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1936
Poster of Mad Holiday
Mad Holiday
Richard Loo was 33 in Mad Holiday as 'Li Yat (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1936
Poster of Roaming Lady
Roaming Lady
Richard Loo was 32 in Roaming Lady as 'Chinese Seaman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1936
Poster of China Seas
China Seas
Richard Loo was 31 in China Seas as 'Chinese Inspector at Gangplank (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of Stranded
Stranded
Richard Loo was 31 in Stranded as 'Chinese Groom (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1935
Poster of Student Tour
Student Tour
Richard Loo was 31 in Student Tour as 'Geisha's Customer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1934
Poster of Now and Forever
Now and Forever
Richard Loo was 30 in Now and Forever as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1934
Poster of The Bitter Tea of General Yen
The Bitter Tea of General Yen
Richard Loo was 29 in The Bitter Tea of General Yen as 'Captain Li'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1932
Poster of The Secrets of Wu Sin
The Secrets of Wu Sin
Richard Loo was 29 in The Secrets of Wu Sin as 'Charlie San'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1932

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Richard Loo was 74+ in The Incredible Hulk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Richard Loo was 73+ in The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1977
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Richard Loo was 69+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Richard Loo was 69+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Richard Loo was 66+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Richard Loo was 64+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Wong Tou'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Richard Loo was 64+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Family Affair
Family Affair
Richard Loo was 62+ in Family Affair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Richard Loo was 61+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Wong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Richard Loo was 61+ in The Wild Wild West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
Richard Loo was 61+ in Honey West as 'Tog - Chinese Fine Arts Thief'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Richard Loo was 60+ in Bewitched
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Richard Loo was 59+ in Burke's Law as 'Grass Slipper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Richard Loo was 59+ in The Outer Limits as 'Li-Chin Sung'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Dakotas
The Dakotas
Richard Loo was 59+ in The Dakotas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1963
Poster of The Beachcomber
The Beachcomber
Richard Loo was 58+ in The Beachcomber as 'Ah Wei'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 20 1962
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Richard Loo was 56+ in My Three Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Richard Loo was 56+ in Hong Kong as 'Leo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 01 1960
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Richard Loo was 53+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Richard Loo was 53+ in Perry Mason as 'Mr. Eng'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of The Man Called X
The Man Called X
Richard Loo was 52+ in The Man Called X
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1956
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Richard Loo was 51+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Richard Loo was 51+ in December Bride
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Richard Loo was 49+ in Cavalcade of America as ', Ho Chung'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Richard Loo was 48+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Jo-Kai'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Richard Loo was 46+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Richard Loo was 45+ in Studio One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948