Khigh Dheigh

Khigh Alx Dheigh (b. Kenneth Dickerson, 1910, Spring Lake, New Jersey - d. 25 October 1991, Mesa, Arizona) was an American television and motion picture actor of mixed North African ancestry, noted for portraying Asian roles. He is perhaps best remembered for portraying villains, in particular his recurring guest role as Chinese agent Wo Fat on Hawaii Five-O, and brainwasher Dr. Yen Lo in 1962's The Manchurian Candidate.

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1910 - Spring Lake, New Jersey - 25 October - 1991 - Mesa, Arizona - American - North Africa - Chinese - Hawaii Five-O - Brainwasher - The Manchurian Candidate

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Besides his acting endeavours, Dheigh was active in Taoist philosophy, writing a number of books on the subject, including The Eleventh Wing (ISBN 0385283717).

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His stage name was pronounced "Kye Dee".

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