American actors died in Assassination
Here are 1 famous actors from United States of America died in Assassination:
Haing S. Ngor
Haing S. Ngor (March 22, 1940 French Indochina-February 25, 1996 Los Angeles) also known as Hains S. Ngor, Dr. Haing S. Ngor, Haing Ngor, Haing Somnang Ngor, Dr. Haing S Ngor or Dr. Haing Somnang Ngor was an American physician, actor and author.
Haing S. Ngor was born in French Indochina, which is now known as Cambodia. He studied to become a doctor and, before becoming an actor, he worked as a physician in Cambodia. In 1975, he was imprisoned by the Khmer Rouge and survived four years in labor camps, where he was tortured and witnessed the deaths of his wife and child.
In 1980, Haing S. Ngor moved to the United States and began working as an actor. He is best known for his role as Dith Pran in the movie "The Killing Fields", which is based on his experiences during the Khmer Rouge regime. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dith Pran in the movie.
Aside from acting, Haing S. Ngor was also an author. He wrote a memoir titled "Haing Ngor: A Cambodian Odyssey", which tells the story of his life before and after he became an actor. The book details his experiences living under the Khmer Rouge regime and his journey from Cambodia to the United States.
Haing S. Ngor's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered in 1996 during a robbery outside his home in Los Angeles. He was 55 years old.
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