Showing posts with label Burt Kwouk. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 24 May 2016

In Memoriam: Burt Kwouk dies at the age of 85

Burt Kwouk as Mr. Ling in "Goldfinger"
Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Sad news today: 


Burt Kwouk has passed away.


Born: 18 July 1930, Warrington, Cheshire, England
Died: 24 May 2016, at the age of 85 


Burt Kwouk's 007 production

Mr. Ling in "Goldfinger" (1964)
Chinese General (uncredited) in "Casino Royale" (1967) 
Spectre 3 in "You Only Live Twice" (1967)

His probably best known performances were in seven Pink Panther movies, where he played Cato Fong, the servant of Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers).


Wednesday, 17 September 2014

New event: London Film Convention

Event: London Film Convention (The 50th anniversary of Goldfinger)
Location: Central Hall Westminster, London, England
Date and time: Saturday 20 September 2014, 10.00 - 17.00
Special appearances by:

Honor Blackman 
(Pussy Galore in "Goldfinger", 1964)

Shirley Eaton 
(Jill Masterson in "Goldfinger", 1964)

Tania Mallet 
(Tilly Masterson in "Goldfinger", 1964)

Margaret Nolan 
(Dink in "Goldfinger", 1964)

Nadja Regin 
(Kerim's Girl in "From Russia with Love" (1963) and Bonita in "Goldfinger", 1964)

Burt Kwouk 
(Mr. Ling in "Goldfinger", 1964, Chinese General - uncredited in "Casino Royale" (1967) and Spectre 3 in "You Only Live Twice", 1967)

and Academy Award winner
Sir Ken Adam (signing for two hours)

Production designer:
Dr. No” (1962)
Goldfinger” (1964)
Thunderball” (1965)
You Only Live Twice” (1967)
Diamonds Are Forever” (1971)
The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977)
Moonraker” (1979)
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent” (video game) (2004)

Art Director:
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent” (video game) (2004)

Actor:
Moonraker” (1979) (Man at St. Marks Square – uncredited)

See more information here