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Haing S. Ngor

Haing S. Ngor

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Born March 22, 1940 in Samrong Young, Cambodia

Died February 25, 1996

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Dr. Haing Somnang Ngor (March 22, 1940 – February 25, 1996) was a Cambodian-born American physician, actor, and author who is best known for winning the 1985 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his debut performance in the movie The Killing Fields, in which he portrayed Cambodian journalist and refugee Dith Pran. His mother was Khmer and his father was of Chinese descent. Ngor and Harold Russell are the only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award in an acting category.

Ngor and his close friend Jack Ong established the Dr. Haing S. Ngor Foundation to assist in raising funds for Cambodian aid. As part of his humanitarian efforts, Ngor built an elementary school and operated a small sawmill that provided jobs and an income for local families.

On February 25, 1996, he was shot and killed outside his home in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Three alleged members of the "Oriental Lazy Boyz" street gang, who had prior arrests for snatching purses and jewelry, were charged with the murder. They were tried together in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, though their cases were heard by three separate juries. Prosecutors argued that they killed Ngor because, after handing over his gold Rolex watch willingly, he refused to give them a locket that contained a photo of his late wife, My-Huoy.

All of the defendants were found guilty on April 16, 1998, the same day Pol Pot's death was confirmed in Cambodia. Tak Sun Tan was sentenced to 56 years to life; Indra Lim to 26 years to life; and Jason Chan to life sentence without parole.

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Filmography

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The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor Poster

The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor Documentary2015Self

The 69th Annual Academy Awards Poster

The 69th Annual Academy Awards TV Special1997Self - Memorial Tribute

Hit Me Feature Film1996Billy Tungpet

The 68th Annual Academy Awards Poster

The 68th Annual Academy Awards TV Special1996Self - Memorial Tribute

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Vanishing Son TV Series1995The General

100 Years at the Movies Poster

100 Years at the Movies Documentary1994Self

Fortunes of War Poster

Fortunes of War Feature Film1994Khoy Thuon

The Dragon Gate Poster

The Dragon Gate Feature Film1994Sensei

Vanishing Son Poster

Vanishing Son TV Movie1994The General

Vanishing Son II Poster

Vanishing Son II TV Movie1994The General

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Vanishing Son III TV Movie1994The General

Vanishing Son IV Poster

Vanishing Son IV TV Movie1994The General

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Heaven & Earth Feature Film1993Papa

My Life Feature Film1993Mr. Ho

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Earth and the American Dream Documentary1992Reader

Ambition Poster

Ambition Feature Film1991Tatay

The Commish Poster

The Commish TV Series1991Nhu Hao Duong

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Last Flight Out TV Movie1990Pham Van Minh

Vietnam, Texas Poster

Vietnam, Texas Feature Film1990WONG

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Primetime TV Series1989Self - Actor

The Iron Triangle Poster

The Iron Triangle Feature Film1989Col. Tuong, NVA

Vietnam War Story: The Last Days Poster

Vietnam War Story: The Last Days Feature Film1989Major Huyen

China Beach Poster

China Beach TV Series1988Seak Yin

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Du côté de chez Fred TV Series1988Self

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CBS Summer Playhouse TV Series1987Than Loc

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Eastern Condors Feature Film1987Yeung Lung

In Love and War Poster

In Love and War TV Movie1987Major Bui

Nadie escuchaba Poster

Nadie escuchaba Documentary1987Self

The 59th Annual Academy Awards Poster

The 59th Annual Academy Awards TV Special1987Self - Audience Member

The Kinmen Bombs Poster

The Kinmen Bombs Feature Film1986

The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards Poster

The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards TV Special1985Self - Winner

The 57th Annual Academy Awards Poster

The 57th Annual Academy Awards TV Special1985Self - Winner

Highway to Heaven Poster

Highway to Heaven TV Series1984Truong Vann Diep

Miami Vice Poster

Miami Vice TV Series1984Inspector Nguyn Van Trahn

The Killing Fields Poster

The Killing Fields Feature Film1984Dith Pran

Hotel TV Series1983Duong Thanh

Wogan TV Series1982Self

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