Haing S. Ngor Death
Haing passed away on February 25, 1996 at the age of 55 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Haing's cause of death was homicide.
When did Haing S. Ngor die?
February 25, 1996How did Haing S. Ngor die? What was the cause of death?
HomicideHow old was Haing S. Ngor when died?
55Where did Haing S. Ngor die? What was the location of death?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Haing S. Ngor Birthday and Date of Death
Haing S. Ngor was born on March 22, 1940 and died on February 25, 1996. Haing was 55 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 22, 1940
Date of Death: February 25, 1996
Age at Death: 55
Haing S. Ngor - Biography
Haing Somnang Ngor (Khmer: ហ៊ាំង សំណាង ង៉ោ, Chinese: 吳漢潤; pinyin: Wú Hànrùn, March 22, 1940 – February 25, 1996) was a Cambodian 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. He was also the first ever male Asian actor to win an Oscar for a supporting performance and debut performance. His mother was Khmer and his father was of Chinese Teochew descent. Ngor and Harold Russell are the only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award in an acting category.
