Spencer Chan

Spencer Chan (March 28, 1892 – January 12, 1988) was an American character actor of Chinese descent. He had a long career in numerous films. Chan was born in Los Angeles, California, to Kui Sing Chan (a pastor and court interpreter) and Loy Yau. His parents were Chinese immigrants, and they owned a house in Los Angeles's Boyle Heights neighborhood. Chan graduated college at the University of Southern California.Chan began appearing in Hollywood films in the 1930s, and also worked as an interpreter and casting agent when a script called for Chinese actors. Chan was considered an "atmosphere" player, along with Willie Fung, Frank Chew, Richard Loo and others.Chan died in January 1988 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery.