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Victor Sen Yung

Victor Sen Yung

Actor · born 18 October 1915 · San Francisco, California, USA

Victor Sen Young (born Victor Cheung Young or Sen Yew Cheung; October 18, 1915 – body discovered November 9, 1980) was an American character actor, best known for playing Jimmy Chan in the Charlie Chan films and Hop Sing in the Western series Bonanza. He was born in San Francisco, California to Gum Yung Sen and his first wife, both immigrants from China.

His mother died during the flu epidemic of 1919. His father placed Victor and his younger sister, Rosemary, in a children's shelter, and returned to his homeland to seek another wife. He returned in 1922 with his new wife, Lovi Shee, forming a household with his two children.

Where to start: The Letter (1940).

As actor 100

TV shows 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Victor Sen Yung movie?

By viewer score, The Letter (1940) at 7.3/10.

What are Victor Sen Yung’s most popular movies?

The Letter, The Killer Elite, Woman on the Run.

How many movies has Victor Sen Yung made?

100 films on TMDB, 100 as actor.

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