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Marcus Scott Chong (né Wyatt; born July 8, 1967) is an American actor. He played Miguel Mendez in the crime drama, Street Justice (1991–1993), real-life activist Huey P. Newton in Panther (1995), directed by Mario Van Peebles , and Tank in The Matrix (1999), directed by The Wachowskis .
Marcus Chong is an American actor and producer who appeared in The Matrix, Panther, and Tank. He is also the son of comedian and actor Tommy Chong and the brother of actress Rae Dawn Chong.
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- Seattle, Washington, USA
Oct 10, 2023 · Marcus Chong, the actor who played Tank in The Matrix, died off-screen in between the first and second movies. He sued Warner Bros. for breach of contract and was arrested for allegedly making threats. He also accused Keanu Reeves of theft and the Wachowskis of publishing false claims about him.
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Jan 9, 2024 · Marcus Chong was born as Marcus Wyatt in Seattle, Washington State USA, on 8 July 1967 – his zodiac sign is Cancer, and he holds American nationality. He’s an actor , with over 35 credits to his name, while he’s perhaps still known best for his portrayal of Tank, in the 1999 evergreen action science fiction movie “The Matrix”.
Marcus Chong is an actor, author and activist of African American, Chinese, native American and British descent. He is the brother of Tommy Chong and Rae Dawn Chong, and the son of Rae Dawn Chong. He has appeared in films such as The Matrix, Not 4 Sale and Son Shine, and on TV shows like Law & Order: SVU and Burn Notice.
- July 8, 1967
Sep 21, 2023 · The Matrix (1999) In 1999, Marcus Chong’s career reached new heights when he portrayed Tank in “The Matrix.”. Directed by The Wachowskis and starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss, The Matrix depicted a dystopian future where humans are trapped inside a simulated reality called the Matrix.
Jan 17, 2022 · Tank (Marcus Chong) was the operator of the Nebuchadnezzar in The Matrix, but he was replaced by his brother-in-law Link (Harold Perrineau Jr) in the sequels. The reason was a dispute between him and the producers over his contract and his role in the movies. He also made shocking allegations against his co-stars and the studio.
