Richard Loo

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Characters played by Richard Loo

Hai Fat — The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

Thai entrepreneur secretly funding Scaramanga.

Maj. Hasko — Back to Bataan (1945)

Japanese military commander who stages a fake semi-independence ceremony to pacify the local population and undermine the Filipino resistance movement. His event becomes the target of a major guerrilla raid that severely weakens Japanese troop presence in the area.

General Ahn Ling — Island of Lost Men (1939)

General Ahn Ling is Kim Ling's father and has disappeared after being accused of embezzling $300,000 of Chinese government money. Kim and Chang Tai search for him and the missing funds, and they find him at Gregory Prin's plantation. He escapes with Kim and Tai when a native tribe rebellion breaks out.

Sergeant Tanaka — The Steel Helmet (1951)

Sergeant Tanaka is a Japanese American sergeant serving with the patrol. He helps Zack kill the sniper team and remains part of the defense at the temple. An enemy prisoner tries to exploit the racism Tanaka faces in the United States and among fellow soldiers, but Tanaka rejects the appeal and survives the final assault with Zack and Thompson.

Ken Tokoyama — The Clay Pigeon (1949)

The Japanese ex-prison guard from Jim Fletcher's wartime captivity. He is revealed to be the central figure behind a grandiose scheme involving ten million dollars in counterfeit US currency and a burgeoning crime syndicate in Southern California.

Commanding Officer, Japanese POW Camp — Destination Gobi (1953)

The officer in charge of the Japanese prisoner-of-war camp on China's coast, this commander controls the Americans after their capture at Sangchien. Because they are disguised in Mongol clothing rather than wearing uniforms, he decides they will be treated as spies, creating the immediate danger that prompts their escape.

Captain Li — The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933)

One of General Yen's soldiers who secretly engages in an affair with Mah-Li. He collaborates with her in betraying the general by passing information to his enemies, contributing directly to the theft of Yen's hidden fortune and his subsequent downfall.

Colonel Genichi Tomura — Malaya (1949)

The Japanese military commander in Malaya who discovers the rubber smuggling plot. He attempts to bribe the Dutchman with gold, then boards a boat with Carnaghan to inspect the hidden freighter, where he is ultimately killed by Carnaghan.

Chinese Announcer (uncredited) — Road to Morocco (1942)

Event host in the Moroccan city.

Colonel Yamura — Seven Were Saved (1947)

Japanese prisoner facing war crime charges. He hijacks the transport plane, causes the initial crash, and later instigates a fatal argument among the raft survivors that capsizes their life raft.

Jerry — The Falcon Strikes Back (1943)

Recurring minor character across Falcon films.

Jeweler — The Fatal Hour (1940)

Shop owner suspected of involvement in the gem smuggling ring.

Career Overview

Richard Loo has 110 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently James Bond with 1 titles. Signature works include The Man with the Golden Gun, Confessions of an Opium Eater, Prison Ship. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
110
Birth Date
1903-10-01
Birth Place
Maui, Hawaii, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q352701), public domain (CC0).