James Hong

James Hong

Born February 22, 1929 (Age: 97) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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.
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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Filmography

Kung Fu Panda 4

Kung Fu Panda 4

2024 as Mr. Ping (voice) Age: 95
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 as Self Age: 93
Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022 as Gong Gong Age: 93
Turning Red

Turning Red

2022 as Mr. Gao (voice) Age: 93
P.O.K. Save the Island

P.O.K. Save the Island

2020 as Head Elder Age: 91
Abominable

Abominable

2019 as Yak Leader (voice) Age: 90
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest

Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest

2018 as Mr. Ping (Voice) Age: 89
Sherlock Gnomes

Sherlock Gnomes

2018 as Salt Shaker (voice) Age: 89
Kung Fu Panda 3

Kung Fu Panda 3

2016 as Mr. Ping (voice) Age: 86
China, Il The Musical

China, Il The Musical

2015 as Wise Old Monk Age: 86
R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D.

2013 as Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen Age: 84
Safe

Safe

2012 as Han Jiao Age: 83
Kung Fu Panda 2

Kung Fu Panda 2

2011 as Mr. Ping (voice) Age: 82
Tattoo

Tattoo

2011 as The Old Man Age: 82
The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still

2008 as Mr. Wu Age: 79
Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

2008 as Mr. Ping (voice) Age: 79
No Image

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling

2007 as Self Age: 78
Balls of Fury

Balls of Fury

2007 as Master Wong Age: 78
One Night with You

One Night with You

2006 as Freddy Age: 77
Hero

Hero

2002 as Qin Emperor (voice) Age: 73
The Idol

The Idol

2002 as Zao Age: 73
The Biggest Fan

The Biggest Fan

2002 as Larson Age: 72
The Art of War

The Art of War

2000 as Ambassador Wu Age: 71
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

2000 as Self Age: 71
Breakout

Breakout

1998 as Mr. Wang Age: 69
Mulan

Mulan

1998 as Chi Fu (voice) Age: 69
Broken Vessels

Broken Vessels

1998 as Mr. Chen Age: 69
Red Corner

Red Corner

1997 as Lin Shou Age: 68
Catherine's Grove

Catherine's Grove

1997 as Doctor Lee Age: 68
McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

1997 as Asian Leader (uncredited) Age: 68
Bloodsport III

Bloodsport III

1996 as Master Sun Age: 67
Infinity

Infinity

1996 as Abacus Adder Age: 67
South Beach Academy

South Beach Academy

1996 as Johnny Staccato Age: 67
The Secret Agent Club

The Secret Agent Club

1996 as Mr. Yamata Age: 67
Bloodsport II

Bloodsport II

1996 as Sun Age: 67
Paper Dragons

Paper Dragons

1996 as Master Tsai Age: 66
Tank Girl

Tank Girl

1995 as Che'tsai Age: 66
The Shadow

The Shadow

1994 as Li Peng Age: 65
Wayne's World 2

Wayne's World 2

1993 as Jeff Wong Age: 64
Bethune: The Making of a Hero

Bethune: The Making of a Hero

1993 as Age: 64
L.A. Goddess

L.A. Goddess

1993 as Edward Age: 64
Talons of the Eagle

Talons of the Eagle

1992 as Mr. Li Age: 63
Joker's Wild

Joker's Wild

1992 as Boomer Age: 63
Merlin

Merlin

1992 as Leong Tao Age: 63
Missing Pieces

Missing Pieces

1992 as Chang Age: 63
Goodbye Paradise

Goodbye Paradise

1991 as Cook Age: 62
Mystery Date

Mystery Date

1991 as Fortune Teller Age: 62
The Crime Lords

The Crime Lords

1991 as Ling Age: 62
The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991 as Yung Age: 62
Too Much Sun

Too Much Sun

1991 as Frank, Sr. Age: 61
Partners in Life

Partners in Life

1990 as M.C. Age: 61
The Two Jakes

The Two Jakes

1990 as Kahn Age: 61
Framed

Framed

1990 as Mr. Chew Age: 61
Dragonfight

Dragonfight

1990 as Asawa Age: 61
No Image

Last Flight Out

1990 as Insp. Quang Age: 61
Caged Fury

Caged Fury

1990 as Detective Randall Stoner Age: 61
Shadowzone

Shadowzone

1990 as Dr. Van Fleet Age: 61
Tango & Cash

Tango & Cash

1989 as Quan Age: 60
The Jitters

The Jitters

1989 as Tony Yang Sr. Age: 60
The Vineyard

The Vineyard

1989 as Dr. Elson Po Age: 60
The Rocket Boy

The Rocket Boy

1989 as Mr. Wong Age: 60
Deadlock

Deadlock

1989 as Arman Benru Age: 59
The Karen Carpenter Story

The Karen Carpenter Story

1989 as Dr. Dentworth Age: 59
Question of Faith

Question of Faith

1988 as Li Age: 59
Hot to Trot

Hot to Trot

1988 as Boss Age: 59
Vice Versa

Vice Versa

1988 as Kwo Age: 59
Tax Season

Tax Season

1988 as Mr. Tagasaki Age: 58
China Girl

China Girl

1987 as Gung Tu Age: 58
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise

1987 as Snotty Age: 58
Harry's Hong Kong

Harry's Hong Kong

1987 as Mr. Yu Age: 58
Black Widow

Black Widow

1987 as H. Shin Age: 57
The Golden Child

The Golden Child

1986 as Doctor Hong Age: 57
Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China

1986 as David Lo Pan Age: 57
Blade in Hong Kong

Blade in Hong Kong

1985 as Key Tam Age: 56
Missing in Action

Missing in Action

1984 as Gen. Trau Age: 55
Ninja III: The Domination

Ninja III: The Domination

1984 as Miyashima Age: 55
Breathless

Breathless

1983 as Grocer Age: 54
Yes, Giorgio

Yes, Giorgio

1982 as Kwan Age: 53
Blade Runner

Blade Runner

1982 as Chew Age: 53
So Fine

So Fine

1981 as Asian Man #1 Age: 52
True Confessions

True Confessions

1981 as Coroner Wong Age: 52
The Return of Frank Cannon

The Return of Frank Cannon

1980 as Yutong Age: 51
Airplane!

Airplane!

1980 as Japanese General Age: 51
The Hustler of Muscle Beach

The Hustler of Muscle Beach

1980 as Desk Clerk Age: 51
The In-Laws

The In-Laws

1979 as Bing Wong Age: 50
My Husband Is Missing

My Husband Is Missing

1978 as Quan Dong Age: 49
No Image

Libra

1978 as Dr. Chin Age: 49
Go Tell the Spartans

Go Tell the Spartans

1978 as The Old Man Age: 49
No Image

Last of the Good Guys

1978 as Japanese Man Age: 49
Dr. Scorpion

Dr. Scorpion

1978 as Ho Chin Age: 49
Bethune

Bethune

1977 as General Nieh Age: 47
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders

Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders

1974 as Prior Age: 45
The Missiles of October

The Missiles of October

1974 as U.N. Secretary-General U Thant Age: 45
Chinatown

Chinatown

1974 as Evelyn's Butler Age: 45
The Dynamite Brothers

The Dynamite Brothers

1974 as Wei Chin Age: 45
Sunshine

Sunshine

1973 as Dr. Wilde Age: 44
Pueblo

Pueblo

1973 as Super C Age: 44
The Carey Treatment

The Carey Treatment

1972 as David Tao Age: 43
Hot Connections

Hot Connections

1972 as The Snooper Age: 43
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 as Hsiang Age: 43
The Hawaiians

The Hawaiians

1970 as Ti Chong Age: 41
Colossus: The Forbin Project

Colossus: The Forbin Project

1970 as Dr. Chin Age: 41
The Sand Pebbles

The Sand Pebbles

1966 as Victor Shu Age: 37
The Satan Bug

The Satan Bug

1965 as Dr. Yang Age: 36
Flower Drum Song

Flower Drum Song

1961 as Headwaiter Age: 32
Dragon by the Tail

Dragon by the Tail

1961 as Sam Wong Age: 31
The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

1960 as Narrator / Mizuno Age: 31
Never So Few

Never So Few

1959 as General Chao Age: 30
Blood and Steel

Blood and Steel

1959 as Japanese Draftsman Age: 30
No Image

Nightmare at Ground Zero

1958 as Soldier Age: 29
Flight to Hong Kong

Flight to Hong Kong

1956 as Traffic Policeman (uncredited) Age: 27
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

1956 as Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara (voice) (uncredited) Age: 27
Blood Alley

Blood Alley

1955 as Communist Soldier Age: 26
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

1955 as Fifth Brother (uncredited) Age: 26
Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune

1955 as Chinese Policeman (uncredited) Age: 26
The Shanghai Story

The Shanghai Story

1954 as Driver (uncredited) Age: 25
Dragonfly Squadron

Dragonfly Squadron

1954 as South Korean Pilot Trainee Age: 25