About Mary Mon Toy
Lived 1916 – 2009 (aged 93). Mary Mon Toy was an American actor, secretary and showgirl.
Mary Mon Toy (June 3, 1916 – December 7, 2009) was a Japanese American actor, showgirl, and secretary. She is best known for her role in the Broadway production of The World of Suzie Wong as Minnie Ho. Her father – Yoshizo Watanabe – was the first Japanese chiropractor in Washington. Toy was a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTREA) and in 1986 she joined AFTREA members in solidarity against victims of apartheid.
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Who was Mary Mon Toy?
Japanese American actress and entertainer
When was Mary Mon Toy born?
Mary Mon Toy was born on 3 June 1916 in Seattle, Hawaii.
When did Mary Mon Toy die?
Mary Mon Toy died on 7 December 2009.
What was Mary Mon Toy's occupation?
Mary Mon Toy was an actor, secretary and showgirl.
What nationality was Mary Mon Toy?
Mary Mon Toy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mary Mon Toy. https://biography.guide/mary-mon-toy/
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