Haing S. Ngor

Birth Name:

Haing Somnang Ngor

Profession

Actor

Best known for his role as Dith Pran in 1984 film "The Killing Fields․"
Attended the Royal Khmer University School of Medicine
Worked as a gynecologist in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, before being enslaved by the Pol Pot regime
Quote: "I spent four years in the Khmer Rouge school of acting․"
Appeared in 1993 Oliver Stone film "Heaven & Earth" as Papa
Wrote an autobiography about his experiences, "Haing Ngor: A Cambodian Odyssey․"
Established the Dr․ Haing S․ Ngor Foundation for human rights projects

1985Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
1985BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Winner
1985BAFTA Film Award - Most Outstanding Newcomer to Film:Winner
1985BSFC Award - Best Actor:Winner
1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Winner
2005Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated

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