Tom Gubbins

Tom Gubbins
Born	Tommy Gubbins
Occupations	Actor director technical advisor casting agent
Years active	1922–1943
Relatives	Wei Yuk (stepfather)

Tommy Gubbins was a Chinese actor, director, technical advisor, and casting agent. He is best known for his role as a Chinese officer in Shanghai Express, appearing with Marlene Dietrich and Anna May Wong.

Career

Gubbins started his career as a casting agent who recruited many Chinese people in America to became an extra in Hollywood films. He also worked as a director at Chinese Operas and cultural program to entertain Chinatown tourists. Gubbins established The Tom Gubbins Asiatic Costume Company, a decoration store to celebrated Chinese night, which was located in Los Angeles. He made his film debut by starring in Shanghai Express as a Chinese officer and served as the technical advisor for the film.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1922	The Vermilion Pencil		As technical advisor and casting agent
1927	Shanghai Bound	Local Agent
1929	Chinatown Nights		As technical director
1929	Welcome Danger		As production assistant
1931	Daughter of the Dragon		As technical advisor
1932	Shanghai Express	Chinese officer	Also a technical advisor
1934	Among the Missing	Technical man	as Tommy Gubbins
1934	Limehouse Blues		As technical advisor
1935	China Seas	Ship officer	Uncredited
1935	Without Regret	Bit part	Uncredited
1936	Roaming Lady		As casting agent
1937	West of Shanghai		As technical advisor
1939	Barricade		As technical advisor
1941	The Shanghai Gesture		As technical advisor
1943	The Amazing Mrs. Holliday		As technical advisor

Further reading

• Cho, Jenny (2009). Chinatown in Los Angeles. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7385-6956-7.

External links

Tom Gubbins at IMDb