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James Hong

James Hong

Acting·1929·197 films

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.

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As Actor

Blade Runner
Blade Runner (1982)Chew
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda (2008)Mr. Ping (voice)
Mulan
Mulan (1998)Chi Fu (voice)
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)Gong Gong
Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 3
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)Mr. Ping (voice)
Turning Red
Turning Red (2022)Mr. Gao (voice)
Airplane!
Airplane! (1980)Japanese General
R.I.P.D.
R.I.P.D. (2013)Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
Chinatown
Chinatown (1974)Evelyn's Butler
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)Mr. Wu
Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)Mr. Ping (voice)
Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)David Lo Pan
Safe
Safe (2012)Han Jiao
Hero
Hero (2002)Qin Emperor (voice)
Abominable
Abominable (2019)Yak Leader (voice)
Tango & Cash
Tango & Cash (1989)Quan
The Golden Child
The Golden Child (1986)Doctor Hong
Wayne's World 2
Wayne's World 2 (1993)Jeff Wong
Sherlock Gnomes
Sherlock Gnomes (2018)Salt Shaker (voice)
Balls of Fury
Balls of Fury (2007)Master Wong
Tank Girl
Tank Girl (1995)Che'tsai
The Shadow
The Shadow (1994)Li Peng
Missing in Action
Missing in Action (1984)Gen. Trau
The Art of War
The Art of War (2000)Ambassador Wu
Red Corner
Red Corner (1997)Lin Shou
Wendell & Wild
Wendell & Wild (2022)Father Bests (voice)
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010)Mr. Ping (voice)
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)O-Sensei (voice)
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)Zong Shi (voice)
The Thundermans Return
The Thundermans Return (2024)Grandpa Giddy
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)Snotty
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! (2007)The High Lama (voice)
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)
The Sand Pebbles
The Sand Pebbles (1966)Victor Shu
The Two Jakes
The Two Jakes (1990)Kahn
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018)Confucius
Breathless
Breathless (1983)Grocer
Colossus: The Forbin Project
Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)Dr. Chin
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)Mr. Ping (voice)
Black Widow
Black Widow (1987)H. Shin
Vice Versa
Vice Versa (1988)Kwo
Operation Dumbo Drop
Operation Dumbo Drop (1995)Y B'ham
True Confessions
True Confessions (1981)Coroner Wong
Ninja III: The Domination
Ninja III: The Domination (1984)Miyashima
Bloodsport II
Bloodsport II (1996)Sun
The In-Laws
The In-Laws (1979)Bing Wong
The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon (1991)Yung
Bloodsport III
Bloodsport III (1996)Master Sun
No Deposit, No Return
No Deposit, No Return (1976)Ming Lo
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955)Fifth Brother (uncredited)
Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory (1976)Chili Joint Owner
McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy (1997)Asian Leader (uncredited)
Shanghai Kiss
Shanghai Kiss (2007)Mark Liu
China Girl
China Girl (1987)Gung Tu
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)Self
Bad Company
Bad Company (1995)Bobby Birdsong
Never So Few
Never So Few (1959)General Chao
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)Dr. Zin (voice)
Go Tell the Spartans
Go Tell the Spartans (1978)The Old Man
Epoch
Epoch (2001)Ambassador Po
The Satan Bug
The Satan Bug (1965)Dr. Yang
Hot to Trot
Hot to Trot (1988)Boss
Blood Alley
Blood Alley (1955)Communist Soldier
Mystery Date
Mystery Date (1991)Fortune Teller
How to Make Love to a Woman
How to Make Love to a Woman (2010)Sifu
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)Faleaka
Caged Fury
Caged Fury (1990)Detective Randall Stoner
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Grand-Daddy Day Care (2019)Walter
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021)Self
Flower Drum Song
Flower Drum Song (1961)Headwaiter
The World's Greatest Lover
The World's Greatest Lover (1977)Yes Man #3
Shadowzone
Shadowzone (1990)Dr. Van Fleet
The Carey Treatment
The Carey Treatment (1972)David Tao
The Vineyard
The Vineyard (1989)Dr. Elson Po
Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune (1955)Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
The Secret Agent Club
The Secret Agent Club (1996)Mr. Yamata
China Gate
China Gate (1957)Charlie
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon (1972)Hsiang
Summoned
Summoned (2013)Frank
Totally Awesome
Totally Awesome (2006)Mr. Yamagashi
Destination Inner Space
Destination Inner Space (1966)Ho Lee
Sucker Free City
Sucker Free City (2004)Kwok
Talons of the Eagle
Talons of the Eagle (1992)Mr. Li
Battle Hymn
Battle Hymn (1957)ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
Beast Mode
Beast Mode (2020)Pish Rudabaker
So Fine
So Fine (1981)Asian Man #1
The Karen Carpenter Story
The Karen Carpenter Story (1989)Dr. Dentworth
The Human Vapor
The Human Vapor (1960)Narrator / Mizuno
The Hawaiians
The Hawaiians (1970)Ti Chong
Infinity
Infinity (1996)Abacus Adder
The Bamboo Saucer
The Bamboo Saucer (1968)Archibald
The Dynamite Brothers
The Dynamite Brothers (1974)Wei Chin
Forbidden Warrior
Forbidden Warrior (2004)Muraji, The Warlord
China Girl
China Girl (1974)Y.C. Chan
One Spy Too Many
One Spy Too Many (1966)Prince Phanong
Latin Dragon
Latin Dragon (2004)Mr. Rhee
Gladiator Cop
Gladiator Cop (1995)Parmenion
Earth II
Earth II (1971)Chinese Military Official
Sunshine
Sunshine (1973)Dr. Wilde
The Missiles of October
The Missiles of October (1974)U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
Dragon Dynasty
Dragon Dynasty (2006)Gao
Too Much Sun
Too Much Sun (1991)Frank, Sr.
G-2
G-2 (1999)Parmenion
Cross: Rise of the Villains
Cross: Rise of the Villains (2019)Mr. Woo
Yes, Giorgio
Yes, Giorgio (1982)Kwan
The Dog Who Saved Summer
The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)Mr. Lee
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000)Self
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Bethune: The Making of a Hero (1993)
Missing Pieces
Missing Pieces (1992)Chang
South Beach Academy
South Beach Academy (1996)Johnny Staccato
The Shanghai Story
The Shanghai Story (1954)Driver (uncredited)
The Seventh Sin
The Seventh Sin (1957)Chinese Officer
Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling (1999)Adam Chance
An Accidental Christmas
An Accidental Christmas (2007)Rico
A Tattered Web
A Tattered Web (1971)Police Surgeon
Panic in Echo Park
Panic in Echo Park (1977)Larry Lee
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms (2023)Chuck Lee
Catherine's Grove
Catherine's Grove (1997)Doctor Lee
The Idol
The Idol (2002)Zao
The Biggest Fan
The Biggest Fan (2002)Larson
Broken Vessels
Broken Vessels (1998)Mr. Chen
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4 (2014)Mr. Ping (voice)
Framed
Framed (1990)Mr. Chew
Fearless Fighters
Fearless Fighters (1971)One Man Army (voice, English dub)
The Ghost
The Ghost (2001)Jing's Adoptive Father
Ghost Rock
Ghost Rock (2004)Weng
Triplecross
Triplecross (1995)Old Chinese Man
The Jitters
The Jitters (1989)Tony Yang Sr.
Cyber Bandits
Cyber Bandits (1995)Tojo Yokohama
Dropa
Dropa (2019)Jin
Hot Connections
Hot Connections (1972)The Snooper
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery (1994)Nathan
The Return of Frank Cannon
The Return of Frank Cannon (1980)Yutong
Dragonfight
Dragonfight (1990)Asawa
You Can't Win
You Can't Win (2026)Old Chinese Man
L.A. Goddess
L.A. Goddess (1993)Edward
Paper Dragons
Paper Dragons (1996)Master Tsai
Fortune Cookie
Fortune Cookie (2016)Gui Po
Dragonfly Squadron
Dragonfly Squadron (1954)South Korean Pilot Trainee
Blood and Steel
Blood and Steel (1959)Japanese Draftsman
The Haunted Swordsman
The Haunted Swordsman (2019)The Navigator
Merlin
Merlin (1992)Leong Tao
Guns & Lipstick
Guns & Lipstick (1995)Mr. Song
Flight to Hong Kong
Flight to Hong Kong (1956)Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A. (1994)Master Sun
Pueblo
Pueblo (1973)Super C
Operation Golden Phoenix
Operation Golden Phoenix (1994)Mister Chang
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)Desk Clerk
Breakout
Breakout (1998)Mr. Wang
The Rocket Boy
The Rocket Boy (1989)Mr. Wong
Adventures of Johnny Tao
Adventures of Johnny Tao (2008)Sifu
Better Criminal
Better Criminal (2016)Harold Fat
The Crime Lords
The Crime Lords (1991)Ling
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (2022)Self
Bethune
Bethune (1977)General Nieh
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection (2013)Mr. Ping (Voice)
American Fusion
American Fusion (2005)Dr. Wong
The Letter
The Letter (1982)Old Man
The Forgotten Man
The Forgotten Man (1971)Maj. Thon
Unfallen
Unfallen (2017)Consulate
Joker's Wild
Joker's Wild (1992)Boomer
Nobody's Perfect
Nobody's Perfect (1968)Narrator
Tax Season
Tax Season (1988)Mr. Tagasaki
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman (2006)Monk (voice)
Dr. Scorpion
Dr. Scorpion (1978)Ho Chin
Mandrake
Mandrake (1979)Theron
China Rose
China Rose (1983)Professor Chen
Tattoo
Tattoo (2011)The Old Man
Goodbye Paradise
Goodbye Paradise (1991)Cook
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest (2018)Mr. Ping (Voice)
Silent Fury
Silent Fury (1994)
One Night with You
One Night with You (2006)Freddy
Jimi Hendrix: Experience
Jimi Hendrix: Experience (1968)Old Man
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
Pinocchio and the Water of Life (2025)(voice)
When Hell Was in Session
When Hell Was in Session (1979)Nguyen
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders (1974)Prior
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)Self
Question of Faith
Question of Faith (1988)Li
Harry's Hong Kong
Harry's Hong Kong (1987)Mr. Yu
Partners in Life
Partners in Life (1990)M.C.
Deadlock
Deadlock (1989)Arman Benru
Blade in Hong Kong
Blade in Hong Kong (1985)Key Tam
My Husband Is Missing
My Husband Is Missing (1978)Quan Dong
Exit 38
Exit 38 (2006)Dr. Shen
Gimme My Money
Gimme My MoneyThe Maître D'
Hollywood Chinese
Hollywood Chinese (2007)Self
Dragon by the Tail
Dragon by the Tail (1961)Sam Wong
Junk
Junk (2012)Yukio Tai
China, Il The Musical
China, Il The Musical (2015)Wise Old Monk
Inspector Perez
Inspector Perez (1983)Benson Liu
Under the Balls: The Life of a Ball Wrangler
Under the Balls: The Life of a Ball Wrangler (2007)
Trinity Goodheart
Trinity Goodheart (2011)Mr. Kwon
Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury'
Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury' (2007)
Searching for Anna May Wong
Searching for Anna May Wong (2020)Self
P.O.K. Save the Island
P.O.K. Save the Island (2020)Head Elder

As Director

The Vineyard
The Vineyard (1989)
Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling (1999)
Teen Lust
Teen Lust (1978)
Hot Connections
Hot Connections (1972)

As Writer

The Vineyard
The Vineyard (1989)
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms (2023)