John Lone

Birth Name:

Leung Kwok Ng

Birth Place:

Hong Kong, China

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Received an Obie Award for his performance in David Henry Hwang's first play "F․O․B․"
Was a member of the 50 Most Beautiful People of the Year by "People Magazine" in 1990
Received sponsorship as a teenager to continue his education in the United States, where he attended Santa Ana Community College before learning at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Was sent to the Peking Opera to be schooled at the age of 7 by his single mother
Joined the East/West Players to continue his hard-working passion for theatre
Quote: "(On his dedication to "Iceman") "I deliberately isolated myself from everybody․""
After being enamored with Disneyland in Los Angeles, he decided to sell juleps and fritters at the park while studying English at night
His performance in "Iceman" led Michael Cimino and Bernardo Bertolucci to help make him a popular name in the United States
Speaks mostly Cantonese but is fluent in a number of Chinese dialects

1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1987Golden Kite - Best Leading Actor:Winner
1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
1989Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
2005Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Winner

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