Peter Kwong (April 9, 1952 – May 27, 2025) was an American actor. He is known for his roles in ''

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Early life

Peter Kwong was born in

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, on April 9, 1952, to two Chinese immigrant parents.

Personal life and death

Kwong died in his sleep in

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, on May 27, 2025, at the age of 73.

Filmography

Film

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kwong, Peter 1952 births 2025 deaths American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male martial artists American people of Chinese descent People from Los Angeles Male actors from California