Haing S. Ngor
Cambodian-American physician and actor
Haing Somnang Ngor was a Cambodian-born American actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dith Pran in the biographical drama film The Killing Fields. He was murdered in Los Angeles in 1996.Wikipedia
| Born | March 22, 1940 |
| Hometown | Samrong Yong, Cambodia, French Indochina |
| Height | 5'7" (1.69m) |
| Spouse | Chang My-Huoy |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Killing Fields (film) | Winner |
| 1985 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Killing Fields (film) | Winner |
| 1984 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Most Outstanding Newcomer to Film | The Killing Fields (film) | Winner |
| 1984 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | The Killing Fields (film) | Winner |
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