Keye Luke

Biography

Keye Luke was a Chinese-American actor and visual artist born in Canton, China in 1904. He broke barriers as the first Chinese-American contract player signed by major studios, including RKO, Universal Pictures, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Notable roles include Lee Chan in the Charlie Chan films, Kato in the Green Hornet serials, and Mr. Wing in the Gremlins franchise. Luke was a prominent Asian actor of American cinema in the mid-20th century.