Philip Ahn Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied acting and cinematography at the University of Southern California
• Was the brother of fellow actors Philson Ahn and Ralph Ahn
• Was the son of well-known activist Dosan Ahn Chang-ho
• Almost didn't get a part in the film "Anything Goes" because it was believed that his English was too good for the role
• Served in the U․S․ Army Special Services during World War II
• Spent twenty years as an honorary mayor of Panama City, Calif
• Was the first Asian-American actor to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame