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  1. Jan 11, 2023 · As reported by The New York Times, Chun joined the police force and served as a police officer until retiring in 1959 to pursue acting.According to author Karen Rhodes in her book "Booking Hawaii Five-O," he performed with the Honolulu Community Theatre group, where the series often turned for background actors, and didn't even have to audition for the role of Detective Chin Ho Kelly.

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  2. May 18, 2013 · He married his wife Gladys in 1949, and together they had four children. Chun worked as one of Honolulu’s Finest for 16 years, in assignments that included patrol officer, radio dispatcher, and working with junior police officers (JPO).

  3. May 14, 2024 · When he appeared on "Five-0," Chun adopted the stage name Kam Fong. He appeared on the successful CBS crime drama from its premiere in 1968 until 1978 as a stocky, streetwise detective who was part of the elite state police unit run by Steve McGarrett, played by Jack Lord.

  4. May 29, 2013 · By Wendie Burbridge / Special to the Star-Advertiser. May 29, 2013. Hawaii Five-0. The late Kam Fong is best known for his portrayal as the steady and level headed Chin Ho Kelly on the classic ...

  5. Oct 30, 2002 · The statement said Chun could never understand how "a poor barefoot boy from Kalihi" could wind up on a Hollywood sound stage. When he appeared on "Five-O" Chun adopted the stage name Kam Fong. He appeared on the successful CBS show from 1968 to 1978, starring as the trusty colleague of "Five-O" lead Jack Lord, who played Steve McGarrett.

  6. Nov 1, 2002 · Nov. 1, 2002 12 AM PT. From Times Staff and Wire Reports. Kam Fong Chun, 84, an actor best known for his portrayal of police Det. Chin Ho Kelly on the television series “Hawaii Five-O,” died ...

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  8. Oct 18, 2002 · Actor Kam Fong is best known for his role as police detective Chin Ho Kelly on the long-running television series "Hawaii Five-O." Fong did not begin acting until late in life. He worked at a ...

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