Marcus Chong facts for kids

Marcus Scott Chong (born July 8, 1967) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in several movies and TV shows. He played Miguel Mendez in the TV show Street Justice from 1991 to 1993. Marcus also played the real-life activist Huey P. Newton in the movie Panther (1995). One of his most famous roles was Tank in the science fiction movie The Matrix (1999).

About Marcus Chong's Early Life

Marcus Chong was born in Seattle, Washington, on July 8, 1967. His biological father was Martin Wyatt, a sports reporter. His mother was Chinese. In 1978, when Marcus was 11 years old, he was adopted by Tommy Chong and Shelby Chong.

Marcus Chong's Acting Career

Marcus Chong started acting when he was nine years old. His very first role was in a TV miniseries called Roots: The Next Generations in 1979. He played a young character named Frankie Warner. He also appeared as a guest star in an episode of Little House on the Prairie.

Early Roles and Broadway

In the early 1990s, Marcus Chong had a regular role on the TV show Street Justice. He played Miguel Mendez from 1991 to 1993. He also appeared in the action series Vanishing Son in 1994. In 1995, he was in a music video for the song "Temptations".

Marcus also acted on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City. He played the character Lee Cortez in a play called Stand-Up Tragedy. Even though the play had a short run, his performance earned him a special award called the Theatre World Award in 1991.

Notable Film and TV Appearances

In 1999, Marcus Chong became widely known for his role as Tank in the movie The Matrix. This movie was very popular and helped him gain more recognition.

Throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, Marcus continued to appear in popular TV shows. For example, he was in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2001. He also appeared in Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2002. Later, he had roles in Numb3rs in 2009 and Burn Notice in 2010.

His last major film role was in the 2005 movie The Crow: Wicked Prayer. After that, he appeared in a few short films. His last acting role was in 2013.

Selected Filmography

Marcus Chong has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable works:

Film Roles

Television Roles