Kam Fong Chun

Kam Fong Chun (born Kam Tong Chun; May 27, 1918 – October 18, 2002) was an American police officer and actor, best known for his role as Chin Ho Kelly, a police detective on the CBS television network series Hawaii Five-O.

Life Kam Fong Chun was born in the Kalihi neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. A 1938 graduate of President William McKinley High School, Chun watched a brother burn to death as he was painting the family home and someone lit a match. Beginning with the 8th season he was promoted to a series regular.

Death Kam Fong Chun died from lung cancer on October 18, 2002, at the age of 84.

Filmography

Ghost of the China Sea (1958) — Pvt. Hakashima The Lost Missile (1958) — Chinese Officer (uncredited) Cry for Happy (1961) — Chin, Sailor (uncredited) Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) — Hotel Night Clerk (uncredited) Seven Women from Hell (1961) — Burly Guard (uncredited) Diamond Head (1962) — Loe Kim Lee (uncredited) Hawaii Five-O (1968–1978) — Det. Chin Ho Kelly Magnum, P.I. (1982–1985) — Kanki / Kam Chung Goodbye Paradise (1991) — Old man Yung Hawaii Five-O (1997) — Det. Chin Ho Kelly (final film role)