Khigh Alx Dhiegh (/ˈkaɪˈdiː/KYDEE or /ˈdeɪ/DAY; born Kenneth Dickerson; August 25, 1910 – October 25, 1991)[1] was an American television and motion picture actor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudanese ancestry, noted for portraying East Asian roles.[2] He is perhaps best remembered for portraying villains, in particular his recurring TV guest role as Chinese agent Wo Fat on Hawaii Five-O (from the pilot in 1968, to the final episode in 1980), and brainwashing expert Dr. Yen Lo in 1962's The Manchurian Candidate.[a]
Khigh Dhiegh
Khigh Dhiegh in trailer for The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
He was born Kenneth Dickerson in Spring Lake, New Jersey.[3][4] Dhiegh stated his mother was "Chinese, Spanish, English, and Egyptian" and his father was "Italian, Portuguese, and Zulu"; he was raised in New York City, living in all the boroughs except Staten Island.[5]: 6 He moved to Arizona in 1977.[3]
Dhiegh died on October 25, 1991, at Desert Samaritan Hospital of Mesa, Arizona, from kidney and heart failure.[6][7]
Careeredit
In the early 1930s, Dhiegh was asked by a customer at his mother's bookshop to understudy the role of a butler in Noël Coward's Design for Living, which led to his long career in acting, producing, and directing.[5]: 1–2
In 1965, Dhiegh recorded and released an album on Folkways Records, entitled St. John of the Cross: Volume II, a collection of poems of St. John.[citation needed]
Philosophyedit
Besides his acting endeavors, Dhiegh was active in Taoist philosophy, writing a number of books on the subject, including The Eleventh Wing (ISBN0-385-28371-7).[2] Dhiegh credited his "life long dear friend Chao-Li Chi" with sparking his interest in the I Ching and Taoism, starting in 1935.[5]: 2–3 In 1971, he founded the Taoist Sanctuary (now the Taoist Institute) in Hollywood, California.[5]: 4 At the time, he was living in the San Fernando Valley.[8]
Dhiegh also had a doctorate in theology, and in his later years, was the rector for a Taoist sanctuary in Tempe, Arizona called 'Inner Truth Looking Place.' He held weekly services and sponsored many 'Tea Ceremonies' in the Phoenix metro area. Dhiegh picked up jewelry making as a hobby in the 1970s, later selling pieces to help support the sanctuary.[3] One of his last interviews was on One World in 1990, where he presented the concept of World Citizenry and its benefit to mankind.[10] Dhiegh's contributions to Taoism are discussed in some detail in the book Taoism for Dummies (John Wiley and Sons Canada, 2013).
^Dr. Lo proudly asserted that the subject's minds were not only "brain-washed", but they were also "dry-cleaned".
Referencesedit
^Komjathy, Louis. (PDF). Pacific Lutheran University via Centre for Daoist Studies. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 3, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-07. Includes short biographical summary of Khigh Dhiegh.
^ abcO’Dell, Cary (17 August 2022). "Remembering TV's "Khan!"". Now See Hear! The National Audio-Visual Conservation Center Blog. Library of Congress. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
^ abcdeRice, Patrick (June 23, 1981). "Spiritual Side Of Former 'Villain'". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^"'Five-O' actor had many TV credits". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 7, 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^ abcdKhigh Alx Dhiegh, PhD; Rector of the Taoist Sanctuary (25 July 1974). "Khigh Dhiegh interviewed by Irvin Paik" (Interview). Interviewed by Irvin Paik. USC Digital Library. Retrieved 18 May 2021.{{cite interview}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^"'Hawaii Five-O' villain dies of heart, kidney failure". Deseret News. October 27, 1991. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^"Khigh Dhiegh". Variety. November 10, 1991. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^ abBeck, Marilyn (February 2, 1975). "Dhiegh Rejects Glamor, Favors Obscurity". Florida Today. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^Buck, Jerry (February 21, 1988). "NBC shoots for success with 'Noble House'". The Pittsburgh Press. Associated Press. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^ONE WORLD - TV for Transcendence w/ Khigh Alx Dhiegh - World Citizenship on YouTube
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Khigh Dhiegh news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message Khigh Alx Dhiegh ˈ k aɪ ˈ d iː KY DEE or ˈ d eɪ DAY born Kenneth Dickerson August 25 1910 October 25 1991 1 was an American television and motion picture actor of Anglo Egyptian Sudanese ancestry noted for portraying East Asian roles 2 He is perhaps best remembered for portraying villains in particular his recurring TV guest role as Chinese agent Wo Fat on Hawaii Five O from the pilot in 1968 to the final episode in 1980 and brainwashing expert Dr Yen Lo in 1962 s The Manchurian Candidate a Khigh DhieghKhigh Dhiegh in trailer for The Manchurian Candidate 1962 BornKenneth Dickerson 1910 08 25 August 25 1910Spring Lake New Jersey U S DiedOctober 25 1991 1991 10 25 aged 81 Mesa Arizona U S Occupation s Actor author recording artistYears active1950 1990SpouseMay Dickerson 2 children Contents 1 Life and death 2 Career 2 1 Performance 2 2 Philosophy 2 3 Select filmography 3 Notes 4 References 5 External linksLife and death editHe was born Kenneth Dickerson in Spring Lake New Jersey 3 4 Dhiegh stated his mother was Chinese Spanish English and Egyptian and his father was Italian Portuguese and Zulu he was raised in New York City living in all the boroughs except Staten Island 5 6 He moved to Arizona in 1977 3 Dhiegh died on October 25 1991 at Desert Samaritan Hospital of Mesa Arizona from kidney and heart failure 6 7 Career editIn the early 1930s Dhiegh was asked by a customer at his mother s bookshop to understudy the role of a butler in Noel Coward s Design for Living which led to his long career in acting producing and directing 5 1 2 Performance edit On Broadway Dhiegh s credits include The Teahouse of the August Moon and Flower Drum Song 3 Off Broadway he received an Obie Award in 1961 for playing Schlink in In the Jungle of Cities 3 He also starred in the short lived 1975 TV series Khan as the title character 2 8 In 1988 he was featured as Four Finger Wu in James Clavell s Noble House television mini series 9 In 1965 Dhiegh recorded and released an album on Folkways Records entitled St John of the Cross Volume II a collection of poems of St John citation needed Philosophy edit Besides his acting endeavors Dhiegh was active in Taoist philosophy writing a number of books on the subject including The Eleventh Wing ISBN 0 385 28371 7 2 Dhiegh credited his life long dear friend Chao Li Chi with sparking his interest in the I Ching and Taoism starting in 1935 5 2 3 In 1971 he founded the Taoist Sanctuary now the Taoist Institute in Hollywood California 5 4 At the time he was living in the San Fernando Valley 8 Dhiegh also had a doctorate in theology and in his later years was the rector for a Taoist sanctuary in Tempe Arizona called Inner Truth Looking Place He held weekly services and sponsored many Tea Ceremonies in the Phoenix metro area Dhiegh picked up jewelry making as a hobby in the 1970s later selling pieces to help support the sanctuary 3 One of his last interviews was on One World in 1990 where he presented the concept of World Citizenry and its benefit to mankind 10 Dhiegh s contributions to Taoism are discussed in some detail in the book Taoism for Dummies John Wiley and Sons Canada 2013 Select filmography edit Year Title Role Notes1957 Time Limit Col Kim as Kaie Deei1962 The Manchurian Candidate Dr Yen Lo1963 13 Frightened Girls Kang1965 How to Murder Your Wife Bald Actor playing Thug1966 Seconds Davalo1968 The Destructors King Chou Lai1968 1980 Hawaii Five O Wo Fat 15 episodes1970 The Hawaiians Kai Chung1971 The Mephisto Waltz Zanc Theun1974 Judge Dee and The Monastery Murders Judge Dee1978 Goin Coconuts WongNotes edit Dr Lo proudly asserted that the subject s minds were not only brain washed but they were also dry cleaned References edit Komjathy Louis Daoist teachers in North America PDF Pacific Lutheran University via Centre for Daoist Studies Archived from the original PDF on February 3 2007 Retrieved 2008 03 07 Includes short biographical summary of Khigh Dhiegh a b c O Dell Cary 17 August 2022 Remembering TV s Khan Now See Hear The National Audio Visual Conservation Center Blog Library of Congress Retrieved 18 August 2022 a b c d e Rice Patrick June 23 1981 Spiritual Side Of Former Villain St Louis Post Dispatch Retrieved 18 May 2021 Five O actor had many TV credits Milwaukee Journal Sentinel June 7 2010 Retrieved 18 May 2021 a b c d Khigh Alx Dhiegh PhD Rector of the Taoist Sanctuary 25 July 1974 Khigh Dhiegh interviewed by Irvin Paik Interview Interviewed by Irvin Paik USC Digital Library Retrieved 18 May 2021 a href Template Cite interview html title Template Cite interview cite interview a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link Hawaii Five O villain dies of heart kidney failure Deseret News October 27 1991 Retrieved 18 May 2021 Khigh Dhiegh Variety November 10 1991 Retrieved 18 May 2021 a b Beck Marilyn February 2 1975 Dhiegh Rejects Glamor Favors Obscurity Florida Today Retrieved 18 May 2021 Buck Jerry February 21 1988 NBC shoots for success with Noble House The Pittsburgh Press Associated Press Retrieved 18 May 2021 ONE WORLD TV for Transcendence w Khigh Alx Dhiegh World Citizenship on YouTubeExternal links editKhigh Dhiegh at IMDb Khigh Dhiegh at AllMovie Khigh Dhiegh roles and background at TV Acres Khigh Dhiegh Album Details at Smithsonian Folkways Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Khigh Dhiegh amp oldid 1176508351, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
