Haing S. Ngor
| First Name | Haing |
| Middle Name | S. |
| Last Name | Ngor |
| Age | 55 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | March 22, 1940 |
| Birthplace | Samrong Young, Cambodia |
| Date of Death | February 25, 1996 |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Cambodian |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
Dr. Haing Somnang Ngor (Traditional Chinese: ???, Wú Rùnhàn March 22, 1940 – February 25, 1996) was a Cambodian American physician, actor and author who is best known for winning the 1985 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his debut performance in the movie The Killing Fields, in which he portrayed Cambodian journalist and refugee Dith Pran. His mother was Khmer and his father was of Chinese descent. Ngor and Harold Russell are the only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award in an acting category. As of 2010, Ngor remains the only Asian to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
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Filmography
Selected Haing S. Ngor film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1997
The 69th Annual Academy Awards
Himself
1996
The 68th Annual Academy Awards
Himself - Memorial Tribute
1995
Vanishing Son
The General
1992
Earth and the American Dream
Reader
1991
Ambition
Tatay
1990
Last Flight Out
Pham Van Minh
1989
Vietnam War Story: The Last Days
Major Huyen
1987
In Love and War
Major Bui
1985
The 57th Annual Academy Awards
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1981–2000)
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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