James Hong
Acting • Born 1929-02-22
Biography
James Hong (born February 22, 1929) is a Chinese American actor and former president of the Association of chinese/Pacific American Artists (AAPAA). A prolific acting veteran, Hong's career spans over 50 years and includes more than 350 roles in film, television, and video games.
Filmography
401 credits
Blade Runner
Movie • 1982
Chew
Infinity
Movie • 1996
Abacus Adder
The Golden Child
Movie • 1986
Doctor Hong
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Movie • 2008
Mr. Wu
Chinatown
Movie • 1974
Evelyn's Butler
Mulan
Movie • 1998
Chi Fu (voice)
Epoch
Movie • 2001
Ambassador Po
The Sand Pebbles
Movie • 1966
Victor Shu
Cyber Bandits
Movie • 1995
Tojo Yokohama
Big Trouble in Little China
Movie • 1986
David Lo Pan
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Movie • 2007
Self
Bloodsport II
Movie • 1996
Sun
Flower Drum Song
Movie • 1961
Headwaiter
True Confessions
Movie • 1981
Coroner Wong
The Shadow
Movie • 1994
Li Peng
Wayne's World 2
Movie • 1993
Jeff Wong
Red Corner
Movie • 1997
Lin Shou
Tank Girl
Movie • 1995
Che'tsai
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
Movie • 2023
Chuck Lee
Kung Fu Panda
Movie • 2008
Mr. Ping (voice)
Balls of Fury
Movie • 2007
Master Wong
Tango & Cash
Movie • 1989
Quan
One Night with You
Movie • 2006
Freddy
Forbidden Warrior
Movie • 2004
Muraji, The Warlord
Operation Dumbo Drop
Movie • 1995
Y B'ham
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
Movie • 2007
The High Lama (voice)
The Satan Bug
Movie • 1965
Dr. Yang
The Perfect Weapon
Movie • 1991
Yung
Ninja III: The Domination
Movie • 1984
Miyashima
How to Make Love to a Woman
Movie • 2010
Sifu
Destination Inner Space
Movie • 1966
Ho Lee
Bloodsport III
Movie • 1996
Master Sun
Shanghai Kiss
Movie • 2007
Mark Liu
Missing in Action
Movie • 1984
Gen. Trau
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Movie • 1955
Fifth Brother (uncredited)
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Movie • 1987
Snotty
China Girl
Movie • 1987
Gung Tu
Sucker Free City
Movie • 2004
Kwok
Latin Dragon
Movie • 2004
Mr. Rhee
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Movie • 2007
Self
Kung Fu Panda 2
Movie • 2011
Mr. Ping (voice)
R.I.P.D.
Movie • 2013
Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
Black Widow
Movie • 1987
H. Shin
The Dog Who Saved Summer
Movie • 2015
Mr. Lee
Talons of the Eagle
Movie • 1992
Mr. Li
The Dynamite Brothers
Movie • 1974
Wei Chin
Earth II
Movie • 1971
Chinese Military Official
Too Much Sun
Movie • 1991
Frank, Sr.
The In-Laws
Movie • 1979
Bing Wong
The Idol
Movie • 2002
Zao
Safe
Movie • 2012
Han Jiao
The Carey Treatment
Movie • 1972
David Tao
McHale's Navy
Movie • 1997
Asian Leader (uncredited)
Adventures of Johnny Tao
Movie • 2008
Sifu
Caged Fury
Movie • 1990
Detective Randall Stoner
The Hawaiians
Movie • 1970
Ti Chong
Trinity Goodheart
Movie • 2011
Mr. Kwon
Shadowzone
Movie • 1990
Dr. Van Fleet
The Vineyard
Movie • 1989
Dr. Elson Po
China Gate
Movie • 1957
Charlie
The Missiles of October
Movie • 1974
U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
One Spy Too Many
Movie • 1966
Prince Phanong
The Shanghai Story
Movie • 1954
Driver (uncredited)
Wendell & Wild
Movie • 2022
Father Bests (voice)
Turning Red
Movie • 2022
Mr. Gao (voice)
Tax Season
Movie • 1988
Mr. Tagasaki
The Ghost
Movie • 2001
Jing's Adoptive Father
G-2
Movie • 1999
Parmenion
South Beach Academy
Movie • 1996
Johnny Staccato
Summoned
Movie • 2013
Frank
Guns & Lipstick
Movie • 1995
Mr. Song
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
Movie • 2013
Faleaka
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Movie • 1974
Prior
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage
Movie • 2022
Self
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.
Movie • 1994
Master Sun
Merlin
Movie • 1992
Leong Tao
The Forgotten Man
Movie • 1971
Maj. Thon
Missing Pieces
Movie • 1992
Chang
Breakout
Movie • 1998
Mr. Wang
Libra
Movie • 1978
Dr. Chin
Blood and Steel
Movie • 1959
Japanese Draftsman
Go Tell the Spartans
Movie • 1978
The Old Man
L.A. Goddess
Movie • 1993
Edward
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
Movie • 2014
Mr. Ping (voice)
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Movie • 2000
Self
Operation Golden Phoenix
Movie • 1994
Mister Chang
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Movie • 1995
Host
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Movie • 1972
Hsiang
Kung Fu Panda 4
Movie • 2024
Mr. Ping (voice)
The World's Greatest Lover
Movie • 1977
Yes Man #3
Dr. Scorpion
Movie • 1978
Ho Chin
Dragonfight
Movie • 1990
Asawa
My Husband Is Missing
Movie • 1978
Quan Dong
The Secret Agent Club
Movie • 1996
Mr. Yamata
Triplecross
Movie • 1995
Old Chinese Man
Kung Fu Panda 3
Movie • 2016
Mr. Ping (voice)
Silent Fury
Movie • 1994
Never So Few
Movie • 1959
General Chao
Breathless
Movie • 1983
Grocer
Blade in Hong Kong
Movie • 1985
Key Tam
Totally Awesome
Movie • 2006
Mr. Yamagashi
Jimi Hendrix: Experience
Movie • 1968
Old Man
The Two Jakes
Movie • 1990
Kahn
The Thundermans Return
Movie • 2024
Grandpa Giddy
The Return of Frank Cannon
Movie • 1980
Yutong
Gimme My Money
Movie
The Maître D'
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
Movie • 2022
Self
Gladiator Cop
Movie • 1995
Parmenion
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Movie • 1956
Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara (voice) (uncredited)
When Hell Was in Session
Movie • 1979
Nguyen
China Rose
Movie • 1983
Professor Chen
Joker's Wild
Movie • 1992
Boomer
Hero
Movie • 2002
Qin Emperor (voice)
Junk
Movie • 2012
Yukio Tai
Framed
Movie • 1990
Mr. Chew
Partners in Life
Movie • 1990
M.C.
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery
Movie • 1994
Nathan
The Crime Lords
Movie • 1991
Ling
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Movie • 2016
Mr. Ping (voice)
The Karen Carpenter Story
Movie • 1989
Dr. Dentworth
American Fusion
Movie • 2005
Dr. Wong
Bethune
Movie • 1977
General Nieh
Hollywood Chinese
Movie • 2007
Self
The Jitters
Movie • 1989
Tony Yang Sr.
Singapore Sling
Movie • 1999
Adam Chance
Broken Vessels
Movie • 1998
Mr. Chen
Ghost Rock
Movie • 2004
Weng
Mystery Date
Movie • 1991
Fortune Teller
Blunt Movie
Movie • 2013
Travel Hang
Colossus: The Forbin Project
Movie • 1970
Dr. Chin
So Fine
Movie • 1981
Asian Man #1
The Rocket Boy
Movie • 1989
Mr. Wong
Tattoo
Movie • 2011
The Old Man
Hot Connections
Movie • 1972
The Snooper
Sunshine
Movie • 1973
Dr. Wilde
Mandrake
Movie • 1979
Theron
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Movie • 1958
Soldier
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Movie • 2015
Dr. Zin (voice)
Unfallen
Movie • 2017
Consulate
The Bamboo Saucer
Movie • 1968
Archibald
Yes, Giorgio
Movie • 1982
Kwan
Beast Mode
Movie • 2020
Pish Rudabaker
Sherlock Gnomes
Movie • 2018
Salt Shaker (voice)
No Deposit, No Return
Movie • 1976
Ming Lo
The Art of War
Movie • 2000
Ambassador Wu
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Movie • 2006
Monk (voice)
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
Movie • 2018
Confucius
Panic in Echo Park
Movie • 1977
Larry Lee
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Movie • 2019
Walter
Bad Company
Movie • 1995
Bobby Birdsong
Vice Versa
Movie • 1988
Kwo
Airplane!
Movie • 1980
Japanese General
Hot to Trot
Movie • 1988
Boss
Bound for Glory
Movie • 1976
Chili Joint Owner
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Movie • 2010
Mr. Ping (voice)
Last of the Good Guys
Movie • 1978
Japanese Man
The Haunted Swordsman
Movie • 2019
The Navigator
Abominable
Movie • 2019
Yak Leader (voice)
Deadlock
Movie • 1989
Arman Benru
Dropa
Movie • 2019
Jin
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Movie • 2022
Gong Gong
A Tattered Web
Movie • 1971
Police Surgeon
Exit 38
Movie • 2006
Dr. Shen
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Movie • 1980
Desk Clerk
Pueblo
Movie • 1973
Super C
Dragon Dynasty
Movie • 2006
Gao
Fearless Fighters
Movie • 1971
One Man Army (voice, English dub)
Battle Hymn
Movie • 1957
ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
Dragonfly Squadron
Movie • 1954
South Korean Pilot Trainee
Catherine's Grove
Movie • 1997
Doctor Lee
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Movie • 1993
Cross: Rise of the Villains
Movie • 2019
Mr. Woo
Nobody's Perfect
Movie • 1968
Narrator
Paper Dragons
Movie • 1996
Master Tsai
Soldier of Fortune
Movie • 1955
Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
The Biggest Fan
Movie • 2002
Larson
Blood Alley
Movie • 1955
Communist Soldier
The Human Vapor
Movie • 1960
Narrator / Mizuno
Flight to Hong Kong
Movie • 1956
Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
Goodbye Paradise
Movie • 1991
Cook
Better Criminal
Movie • 2016
Harold Fat
The Seventh Sin
Movie • 1957
Chinese Officer
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Movie • 2021
Zong Shi (voice)
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
Movie • 2021
O-Sensei (voice)
China Girl
Movie • 1974
Y.C. Chan
Fortune Cookie
Movie • 2016
Gui Po
Question of Faith
Movie • 1988
Li
Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
Movie • 2015
Wizard
Inspector Perez
Movie • 1983
Benson Liu
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Movie • 2021
Self
The Letter
Movie • 1982
Old Man
An Accidental Christmas
Movie • 2007
Rico
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Movie • 2013
Mr. Ping (Voice)
Harry's Hong Kong
Movie • 1987
Mr. Yu
China, Il The Musical
Movie • 2015
Wise Old Monk
Dragon by the Tail
Movie • 1961
Sam Wong
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
Movie • 2025
(voice)
P.O.K. Save the Island
Movie • 2020
Head Elder
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest
Movie • 2018
Mr. Ping (Voice)
Last Flight Out
Movie • 1990
Insp. Quang
Searching for Anna May Wong
Movie • 2020
Self
Malcolm & Eddie
TV • 1996
Falcon Crest
TV • 1981
Charles Fong
Nash Bridges
TV • 1996
Terry Wong
Magnum, P.I.
TV • 1980
Han
Family Affair
TV • 1966
Seinfeld
TV • 1989
Maître d'
Chuck
TV • 2007
Ben Lo Pan
The Big Bang Theory
TV • 2007
Chen
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
TV • 1993
Teen Titans
TV • 2003
Professor Chang (voice)
The Rookies
TV • 1972
Who's the Boss?
TV • 1984
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
TV • 1993
Dalai Lama
Here's Lucy
TV • 1968
Lee Wong
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
TV • 1993
Lee Pow
The West Wing
TV • 1999
Chinese Ambassador
T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982
Dr. Lou Hong
Kung Fu
TV • 1972
Chun Yen
The A-Team
TV • 1983
Byron Fong / General Chow
Starsky & Hutch
TV • 1975
Su Long
Home Improvement
TV • 1991
Dave
In Case of Emergency
TV • 2007
The Division
TV • 2001
Chinese Businessman
I Dream of Jeannie
TV • 1965
Chan
Friends
TV • 1994
Hoshi
The Bionic Woman
TV • 1976
The Pretender
TV • 1996
Mr. Lee
Miami Vice
TV • 1984
Riochi Tanaka
Bones
TV • 2005
Joseph Han
China Beach
TV • 1988
The Loop
TV • 2006
Chen Ming
Doogie Howser, M.D.
TV • 1989
Airwolf
TV • 1984
General Rangavara
Hawaii Five-O
TV • 1968
James Watanu
All in the Family
TV • 1971
Doctor (uncredited)
Las Vegas
TV • 2003
Monk Soli Tendar
Beauty and the Beast
TV • 1987
Chiang Lo Yi
Charmed
TV • 1998
Zen Master
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV • 1964
Malcolm in the Middle
TV • 2000
Mr. Li
The Streets of San Francisco
TV • 1972
Forever Knight
TV • 1992
Baretta
TV • 1975
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV • 1999
Sweatshop Owner
Dynasty
TV • 1981
Charlie's Angels
TV • 1976
Prof. Perkins
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
TV • 2004
MacGyver
TV • 1985
Kuang
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV • 1977
The Practice
TV • 1997
Min Wong
Dragnet
TV • 1951
The X-Files
TV • 1993
Hard-Faced Man
Perry Mason
TV • 1957
Dean Chang
Cagney & Lacey
TV • 1982
Mr. Nguyen
The Equalizer
TV • 1985
Sirit Bansari
Wonder Woman
TV • 1975
Oshima
Hawaiian Eye
TV • 1959
Cannon
TV • 1971
Stingray
TV • 1985
The Islanders
TV • 1960
Wu Pan
Zorro
TV • 1957
Mickey
TV • 1964
Hunter
TV • 1984
Chang
Chicago Hope
TV • 1994
Dr. Tsu
Ironside
TV • 1967
Crazy like a Fox
TV • 1984
Diagnosis: Murder
TV • 1993
Qwan Lok
Khan!
TV • 1975
Harry O
TV • 1974
Anna and the King
TV • 1972
Have Gun, Will Travel
TV • 1957
The Fugitive
TV • 1963
Edward Hee
Tour of Duty
TV • 1987
Quang
The Millionaire
TV • 1955
Lee - Waiter
Switch
TV • 1975
Wang
S.W.A.T.
TV • 1975
Booker
TV • 1989
Mr. Jaycom
10-8: Officers on Duty
TV • 2003
Min
Peter Gunn
TV • 1958
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
TV • 1957
Young Man
One Step Beyond
TV • 1959
Tour Guide
Adventures in Paradise
TV • 1959
Lim Fong
This Is the Life
TV
The Donna Reed Show
TV • 1958
Pair of Kings
TV • 2010
Judge
Pair of Kings
TV • 2010
Shaman
Pair of Kings
TV • 2010
Head Elder
Pair of Kings
TV • 2010
Timothy Kalooka-Khan
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
TV • 1957
Sugarfoot
TV • 1957
Hatchetman
Bat Masterson
TV • 1958
Ching Sun
CBS Playhouse
TV • 1966
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV • 1980
Johnny Ringo
TV • 1959
Charlie Chung
The Outer Limits
TV • 1963
Wen Li
The Man Called X
TV • 1956
Letter to Loretta
TV • 1953
Lee Chan
Tales from the Darkside
TV • 1984
Chow Ting
Jigsaw John
TV • 1976
Frank Chen
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
TV • 2010
Chen / Red Wizard (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
TV • 2010
Chen (voice)
Generator Rex
TV • 2010
Jackie Chan Adventures
TV • 2000
Daolon Wong (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
TV • 2011
Mr. Ping (voice)
Lost at Home
TV • 2003
2 Broke Girls
TV • 2011
Mr. Chang
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
TV • 1960
Sam Wong
The Chronicle
TV • 2001
David Lo Pan
Nasty Boys
TV • 1989
Oscar
The Muppets Mayhem
TV • 2023
Chef Dan
American Born Chinese
TV • 2023
Jade Emperor
Star Wars Rebels
TV • 2014
Azmorigan (voice)
Hunter
TV • 1984
Henry Chin
Taxi
TV • 1978
Wealthy Passenger
Rush Hour
TV • 2016
Dragon
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV • 1964
Prince Phanong
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV • 1964
Mr. Chang
Kung Fu
TV • 1972
Yam Tin
Adventures in Paradise
TV • 1959
Kim Fong
Chowder
TV • 2007
Lo Mein (voice)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
TV • 1957
Chung Lin
Murphy Brown
TV • 1988
Supervisor Monk
Ensign O'Toole
TV • 1962
Headwaiter
McMillan & Wife
TV • 1971
James Hong
Hong Kong
TV • 1960
Chen
Hong Kong
TV • 1960
Lung Poi
Poorly Drawn Lines
TV • 2021
Mr. Tran
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
TV • 2014
Windmill Monster (voice)
Mission: Impossible
TV • 1966
Yin
Bonanza
TV • 1959
Hop Sing's #3 Cousin
Four Star Playhouse
TV • 1952
Cpl. Ikura
Elementary
TV • 2012
Meng Zhou
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
TV • 2005
Uncle Eddie (voice)
The Blacklist
TV • 2013
The Coroner
Checkmate
TV • 1960
Louis Quong
Manimal
TV • 1983
Grandfather Tan
Hawaii Five-O
TV • 1968
Eric Ling
Hawaii Five-O
TV • 1968
Tot Kee
Brotherhood of the Rose
TV • 1989
Col. Chan
Hawaii Five-O
TV • 1968
Soong Chien
Perry Mason
TV • 1957
Louis Kew
Tombstone Territory
TV • 1957
Lum Chen
Teen Titans Go!
TV • 2013
Turtle (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV • 1995
Baba / Mr. Sung (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV • 1995
The Emperor (voice)
The Rockford Files
TV • 1974
Forensic Expert Kumagi
Hawaii Five-0
TV • 2010
Jin Leung
The A-Team
TV • 1983
Wan Chu
87th Precinct
TV • 1961
Mike II
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
TV • 2018
Mr. Ping (voice)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TV • 2013
William May
War of the Worlds
TV • 1988
Soo Tak
The F.B.I.
TV • 1965
Tom Kagawa
Regular Show
TV • 2010
Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
Regular Show
TV • 2010
Keith (voice)
Regular Show
TV • 2010
Warlock / Manager (voice)
The Streets of San Francisco
TV • 1972
Robert Lee
China, IL
TV • 2011
Wise Old Monk (voice)
Tour of Duty
TV • 1987
Jimmy
The Missiles of October
TV • 1974
U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General
Hart to Hart
TV • 1979
Holy Man
Zoey 101
TV • 2005
Mr. Takato
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TV • 2012
Ho Chan (voice)
Baa Baa Black Sheep
TV • 1976
Col. Ikuda
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV • 1993
Grandfather Chow
The King of Queens
TV • 1998
Mr. Soo
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
TV • 2022
Mr. Ping (voice)
The First Family
TV • 2012
Benny
MacGyver
TV • 1985
Lee Wenying
MacGyver
TV • 1985
Commissioner Chu
Incredible Crew
TV • 2012
Marco Polo
TV • 1982
Phags Pa
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
Avatar: The Last Airbender
TV • 2005
Tashi (voice)
A.N.T. Farm
TV • 2011
Kenny
Ellen
TV • 1994
The Waiter
The Drew Carey Show
TV • 1995
Government Worker
The Bob Newhart Show
TV • 1972
The Man
Andy Barker, P.I.
TV • 2007
Jon Leibowitz
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
TV • 2023
Grandpa (voice)
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
TV • 2023
Grandpa / Wing Medicine Customer (voice)
St. Elsewhere
TV • 1982
Mr. Wong
Bonanza
TV • 1959
Hop Sing's Cousin
Key & Peele
TV • 2012
Mr. Shin
T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982
Mr. Hong
Hawaiian Eye
TV • 1959
Hop Toy
The New Perry Mason
TV • 1973
The Lloyd Bridges Show
TV • 1962
Priest
The Bill Cosby Show
TV • 1969
Doctor #2
Jake and the Fatman
TV • 1987
Hiram
Kung Fu
TV • 1972
Lin
Gigantic
TV • 2010
Restaurant Owner
The Division
TV • 2001
Professor Carson Chen
Kung Fu
TV • 1972
Han Tsung
Avatar: The Last Airbender
TV • 2005
Mayor Tong (voice)
Ben Casey
TV • 1961
Harry Lee
Millennium
TV • 1996
Monk
Twenty Good Years
TV • 2006
Dr. Fong (uncredited)
Martial Law
TV • 1998
Mayor Chang Yen
Martial Law
TV • 1998
Weng Chu