Linda Wong

Linda Wong

actress

Linda Wong was born on Dec 12, 1936 in South Korea). Linda Wong's big-screen debut came with Five Gates to Hell directed by James Clavell in 1959. Linda Wong is known for Breakfast at Tiffany's directed by Blake Edwards, Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly and George Peppard as Paul Varjak. The upcoming new movie Linda Wong plays is Paradise, Hawaiian Style which will be released on Jun 15, 1966.

Born in what is now Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea as Kang Yeon-ok, she graduated from high school in Dongnae District. In 1956, she went to Hawaii, to study political science, but won a beauty contest, and was signed by 20th Century-Fox. In 1963, Linda was planning to sign with United Artists, with the goal establishing a drama school back in Korea. After continuing to work through till the mid-1960's, Dissatisfied with acting, she decided to leave Hollywood. She was a resident of New York City until her death at age 49.

  • Birthday

    Dec 12, 1936
  • Place of Birth

    Pusan, South Korea (present-day Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea)

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