James Hong
Birthday
1929/02/22 (95 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Also know as
James Young, 吴汉章, Ngô Hán Chương
Biography
James Hong (born February 22, 1929) is a Chinese American actor and former president of the Association of Asian/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.
Acting
(1982) Blade Runner
as Chew
(1996) Infinity
as Abacus Adder
(1986) The Golden Child
as Doctor Hong
(2008) The Day the Earth Stood Still
as Mr. Wu
(1974) Chinatown
as Evelyn's Butler
(1998) Mulan
as Chi Fu (voice)
(2001) Epoch
as Ambassador Po
(1966) The Sand Pebbles
as Victor Shu
(1995) Cyber Bandits
as Tojo Yokohama
(1986) Big Trouble in Little China
as David Lo Pan
(2007) Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
as Self
(1996) Bloodsport II
as Sun
(1961) Flower Drum Song
as Headwaiter
(1981) True Confessions
as Coroner Wong
(1994) The Shadow
as Li Peng
(1993) Wayne's World 2
as Jeff Wong
(1997) Red Corner
as Lin Shou
(1995) Tank Girl
as Che'tsai
(2023) The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
as Chuck Lee
(2008) Kung Fu Panda
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(2007) Balls of Fury
as Master Wong
(1989) Tango & Cash
as Quan
(2006) One Night with You
as Freddy
(2004) Forbidden Warrior
as Muraji, The Warlord
(1995) Operation Dumbo Drop
as Y B'ham
(2007) Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
as The High Lama (voice)
(1965) The Satan Bug
as Dr. Yang
(1991) The Perfect Weapon
as Yung
(1984) Ninja III: The Domination
as Miyashima
(2010) How to Make Love to a Woman
as Sifu
(1966) Destination Inner Space
as Ho Lee
(1996) Bloodsport III
as Master Sun
(2007) Shanghai Kiss
as Mark Liu
(1984) Missing in Action
as Gen. Trau
(1955) Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
as Fifth Brother (uncredited)
(1987) Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
as Snotty
(1987) China Girl
as Gung Tu
(2004) Sucker Free City
as Kwok
(2004) Latin Dragon
as Mr. Rhee
(2007) Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
as Self
(2011) Kung Fu Panda 2
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(2013) R.I.P.D.
as Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
(1987) Black Widow
as H. Shin
(2015) The Dog Who Saved Summer
as Mr. Lee
(1992) Talons of the Eagle
as Mr. Li
(1974) The Dynamite Brothers
as Wei Chin
(1971) Earth II
as Chinese Military Official
(1990) Too Much Sun
as Frank, Sr.
(1979) The In-Laws
as Bing Wong
(2002) The Idol
as Zao
(2012) Safe
as Han Jiao
(1972) The Carey Treatment
as David Tao
(1997) McHale's Navy
as Asian Leader (uncredited)
(2008) Adventures of Johnny Tao
as Sifu
(1990) Caged Fury
as Detective Randall Stoner
(1970) The Hawaiians
as Ti Chong
(2011) Trinity Goodheart
as Mr. Kwon
(1990) Shadowzone
as Dr. Van Fleet
(1989) The Vineyard
as Dr. Elson Po
(1957) China Gate
as Charlie
(1974) The Missiles of October
as U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
(1966) One Spy Too Many
as Prince Phanong
(1954) The Shanghai Story
as Driver (uncredited)
(2022) Wendell & Wild
as Father Bests (voice)
(2022) Turning Red
as Mr. Gao (voice)
(1988) Tax Season
as Mr. Tagasaki
(2001) The Ghost
as Jing's Adoptive Father
(1999) G-2
as Parmenion
(1996) South Beach Academy
as Johnny Staccato
(2013) Summoned
as Frank
(1995) Guns & Lipstick
as Mr. Song
(2013) The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
as Faleaka
(1974) Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
as Prior
(2022) Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage
as Self
(1994) Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.
as Master Sun
(1992) Merlin
as Leong Tao
(1971) The Forgotten Man
as Maj. Thon
(1992) Missing Pieces
as Chang
(1998) Breakout
as Mr. Wang
(1978) Libra
as Dr. Chin
(1959) Blood and Steel
as Japanese Draftsman
(1978) Go Tell the Spartans
as The Old Man
(1993) L.A. Goddess
as Edward
(2014) Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(2000) On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
as Self
(1994) Operation Golden Phoenix
as Mister Chang
(1995) Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
as Host
(1972) Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
as Hsiang
(2024) Kung Fu Panda 4
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(1977) The World's Greatest Lover
as Yes Man #3
(1978) Dr. Scorpion
as Ho Chin
(1990) Dragonfight
as Asawa
(1978) My Husband Is Missing
as Quan Dong
(1996) The Secret Agent Club
as Mr. Yamata
(1995) Triplecross
as Old Chinese Man
(2016) Kung Fu Panda 3
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(1994) Silent Fury
as ---
(1959) Never So Few
as General Chao
(1983) Breathless
as Grocer
(1985) Blade in Hong Kong
as Key Tam
(2006) Totally Awesome
as Mr. Yamagashi
(1968) Jimi Hendrix: Experience
as Old Man
(1990) The Two Jakes
as Kahn
(2024) The Thundermans Return
as Grandpa Giddy
(1980) The Return of Frank Cannon
as Yutong
Gimme My Money
as The Maître D'
(2022) Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
as Self
(1995) Gladiator Cop
as Parmenion
(1956) Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
as Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara (voice) (uncredited)
(1979) When Hell Was in Session
as Nguyen
(1983) China Rose
as Professor Chen
(1992) Joker's Wild
as Boomer
(2002) Hero
as Qin Emperor (voice)
(2012) Junk
as Yukio Tai
(1990) Framed
as Mr. Chew
(1990) Partners in Life
as M.C.
(1994) Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery
as Nathan
(1991) The Crime Lords
as Ling
(2016) Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(1989) The Karen Carpenter Story
as Dr. Dentworth
(2005) American Fusion
as Dr. Wong
(1977) Bethune
as General Nieh
(2007) Hollywood Chinese
as Self
(1989) The Jitters
as Tony Yang Sr.
(1999) Singapore Sling
as Adam Chance
(1998) Broken Vessels
as Mr. Chen
(2004) Ghost Rock
as Weng
(1991) Mystery Date
as Fortune Teller
(2013) Blunt Movie
as Travel Hang
(1970) Colossus: The Forbin Project
as Dr. Chin
(1981) So Fine
as Asian Man #1
(1989) Rocket Boy
as Mr. Wong
(2011) Tattoo
as The Old Man
(1972) Hot Connections
as The Snooper
(1973) Sunshine
as Dr. Wilde
(1979) Mandrake
as Theron
(1958) Nightmare at Ground Zero
as Soldier
(2015) Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
as Dr. Zin (voice)
(2017) Unfallen
as Consulate
(1968) The Bamboo Saucer
as Archibald
(1982) Yes, Giorgio
as Kwan
(2020) Beast Mode
as Pish Rudabaker
(2018) Sherlock Gnomes
as Salt Shaker (voice)
(1976) No Deposit, No Return
as Ming Lo
(2000) The Art of War
as Ambassador Wu
(2006) Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman
as Monk (voice)
(2018) The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
as Confucius
(1977) Panic in Echo Park
as Larry Lee
(2019) Grand-Daddy Day Care
as Walter
(1995) Bad Company
as Bobby Birdsong
(1988) Vice Versa
as Kwo
(1980) Airplane!
as Japanese General
(1988) Hot to Trot
as Boss
(1976) Bound for Glory
as Chili Joint Owner
(2010) Kung Fu Panda Holiday
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(1978) Last of the Good Guys
as Japanese Man
(2019) The Haunted Swordsman
as The Navigator
(2019) Abominable
as Yak Leader (voice)
(1989) Deadlock
as Arman Benru
(2019) Dropa
as Jin
(2022) Everything Everywhere All at Once
as Gong Gong
(1971) A Tattered Web
as Police Surgeon
(2006) Exit 38
as Dr. Shen
(1980) The Hustler of Muscle Beach
as Desk Clerk
(1973) Pueblo
as Super C
(2006) Dragon Dynasty
as Gao
(1971) Fearless Fighters
as One Man Army
(1957) Battle Hymn
as ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
(1954) Dragonfly Squadron
as South Korean Pilot Trainee
(1997) Catherine's Grove
as Doctor Lee
(1993) Bethune: The Making of a Hero
as ---
(2019) Cross: Rise of the Villains
as Mr. Woo
(2015) Monkey King: Hero Is Back
as Old Monk (voice)
(1968) Nobody's Perfect
as Narrator
(1996) Paper Dragons
as Master Tsai
(1955) Soldier of Fortune
as Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
(2002) The Biggest Fan
as Larson
(1955) Blood Alley
as Communist Soldier
(1960) The Human Vapor
as Narrator / Mizuno
(1956) Flight to Hong Kong
as Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
(1991) Goodbye Paradise
as Cook
(2016) Better Criminal
as Harold Fat
(1957) The Seventh Sin
as Chinese Officer
(2021) Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
as Zong Shi (voice)
(2021) Batman: Soul of the Dragon
as O-Sensei (voice)
(1974) China Girl
as Y.C. Chan
(2016) Fortune Cookie
as Gui Po
(1988) Question of Faith
as Li
(2015) Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
as Wizard
(1983) Inspector Perez
as Benson Liu
(2021) More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
as Self
(1982) The Letter
as Old Man
(2007) An Accidental Christmas
as Rico
(2013) Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
as Mr. Ping (Voice)
(1987) Harry's Hong Kong
as Mr. Yu
(1996) Malcolm & Eddie
as ---
(1981) Falcon Crest
as Charles Fong
(1996) Nash Bridges
as ---
(1980) Magnum, P.I.
as ---
(1966) Family Affair
as ---
(1989) Seinfeld
as Maître d'
(2007) Chuck
as Ben Lo Pan
(2007) The Big Bang Theory
as Chen
(1993) SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
as ---
(2003) Teen Titans
as Professor Chang (voice)
(1972) The Rookies
as ---
(1984) Who's the Boss?
as ---
(1993) Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
as Dalai Lama
(1968) Here's Lucy
as Lee Wong
(1993) The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
as Lee Pow
(1999) The West Wing
as Chinese Ambassador
(1982) T. J. Hooker
as Dr. Lou Hong
(1972) Kung Fu
as ---
(1983) The A-Team
as Byron Fong / General Chow
(1975) Starsky & Hutch
as Su Long
(1991) Home Improvement
as Dave
(2007) In Case of Emergency
as ---
(2001) The Division
as ---
(1965) I Dream of Jeannie
as Chan
(1994) Friends
as Hoshi
(1976) The Bionic Woman
as ---
(1996) The Pretender
as Mr. Lee
(1984) Miami Vice
as ---
(2005) Bones
as Joseph Han
(1988) China Beach
as ---
(2006) The Loop
as ---
(1989) Doogie Howser, M.D.
as ---
(1984) Airwolf
as General Rangavara
(1968) Hawaii Five-O
as James Watanu
(1971) All in the Family
as Doctor (uncredited)
(2003) Las Vegas
as ---
(1987) Beauty and the Beast
as ---
(1998) Charmed
as Zen Master
(1964) Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
as ---
(2000) Malcolm in the Middle
as Mr. Li
(1972) The Streets of San Francisco
as ---
(1992) Forever Knight
as ---
(1975) Baretta
as ---
(1999) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Sweatshop Owner
(1981) Dynasty
as ---
(1976) Charlie's Angels
as Prof. Perkins
(2004) Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
as ---
(1985) MacGyver
as Kuang
(1977) The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
as ---
(1997) The Practice
as ---
(1951) Dragnet
as ---
(1993) The X-Files
as Hard-Faced Man
(1957) Perry Mason
as Dean Chang
(1982) Cagney & Lacey
as Mr. Nguyen
(1985) The Equalizer
as Sirit Bansari
(1975) Wonder Woman
as Oshima
(1959) Hawaiian Eye
as ---
(1987) Jake and the Fatman
as ---
(1971) Cannon
as ---
(1985) Stingray
as ---
(1960) The Islanders
as Wu Pan
(1957) Zorro
as ---
(1964) Mickey
as ---
(1984) Hunter
as Chang
(1994) Chicago Hope
as ---
(1967) Ironside
as ---
(1984) Crazy like a Fox
as ---
(1993) Diagnosis: Murder
as Qwan Lok
(1975) Khan!
as ---
(1974) Harry O
as ---
(1972) Anna and the King
as ---
(1957) Have Gun, Will Travel
as ---
(1963) The Fugitive
as Edward Hee
(1987) Tour of Duty
as Quang
(1955) The Millionaire
as Lee - Waiter
(1975) Switch
as Wang
(1975) S.W.A.T.
as ---
(1989) Booker
as ---
(2004) Center of the Universe
as ---
(2003) 10-8: Officers on Duty
as ---
(1958) Peter Gunn
as ---
(1997) Spawn
as ---
(1957) Richard Diamond, Private Detective
as Young Man
(1959) One Step Beyond
as Tour Guide
(1959) Adventures in Paradise
as Lim Fong
This Is the Life
as ---
(1958) The Donna Reed Show
as ---
(2010) Pair of Kings
as Judge
(2010) Pair of Kings
as Shaman
(2010) Pair of Kings
as Head Elder
(2010) Pair of Kings
as Timothy Kalooka-Khan
(1957) The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
as ---
(1957) Sugarfoot
as Hatchetman
(1958) Bat Masterson
as Ching Sun
(1961) Ben Casey
as ---
(1966) CBS Playhouse
as ---
(1980) Palmerstown, U.S.A.
as ---
(1959) Johnny Ringo
as Charlie Chung
(1963) The Outer Limits
as Wen Li
(1956) The Man Called X
as ---
(1953) Letter to Loretta
as Lee Chan
(1984) Tales from the Darkside
as Chow Ting
(1976) Jigsaw John
as Frank Chen
(2010) Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
as Chen / Red Wizard (voice)
(2010) Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
as Chen (voice)
(2010) Generator Rex
as ---
(2000) Jackie Chan Adventures
as Daolon Wong (voice)
(2011) Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(2003) Lost at Home
as ---
(2011) 2 Broke Girls
as Mr. Chang
(1960) The Barbara Stanwyck Show
as Sam Wong
(2001) The Chronicle
as David Lo Pan
(1989) Nasty Boys
as Oscar
(2023) The Muppets Mayhem
as Chef Dan
(2023) American Born Chinese
as Jade Emperor
(2014) Star Wars Rebels
as Azmorigan (voice)
(1984) Hunter
as Henry Chin
(1978) Taxi
as Wealthy Passenger
(2016) Rush Hour
as Dragon
(1964) The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Prince Phanong
(1964) The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Mr. Chang
(1972) Kung Fu
as Yam Tin
(1959) Adventures in Paradise
as Kim Fong
(2007) Chowder
as Lo Mein (voice)
(1957) Richard Diamond, Private Detective
as Chung Lin
(1988) Murphy Brown
as Supervisor Monk
(1962) Ensign O'Toole
as Headwaiter
(1971) McMillan & Wife
as James Hong
(1960) Hong Kong
as Chen
(1960) Hong Kong
as Lung Poi
(2021) Poorly Drawn Lines
as Mr. Tran
(2014) Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Windmill Monster (voice)
(1966) Mission: Impossible
as Yin
(1959) Bonanza
as Hop Sing's #3 Cousin
(1952) Four Star Playhouse
as Cpl. Ikura
(2021) Star Wars: Visions
as Self
(2012) Elementary
as Meng Zhou
(2005) The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
as Uncle Eddie (voice)
(2013) The Blacklist
as The Coroner
(1960) Checkmate
as Louis Quong
(1983) Manimal
as Grandfather Tan
(1968) Hawaii Five-O
as Eric Ling
(1968) Hawaii Five-O
as Tot Kee
(1989) Brotherhood of the Rose
as Col. Chan
(1968) Hawaii Five-O
as Soong Chien
(1957) Perry Mason
as Louis Kew
(1957) Tombstone Territory
as Lum Chen
(2013) Teen Titans Go!
as Turtle (voice)
(1995) Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Baba / Mr. Sung (voice)
(1995) Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as The Emperor (voice)
(1974) The Rockford Files
as Forensic Expert Kumagi
(2010) Hawaii Five-0
as Jin Leung
(1972) Kung Fu
as Old Man (uncredited)
(1983) The A-Team
as Wan Chu
(1961) 87th Precinct
as Mike II
(2018) Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(2013) Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
as William May
(1988) War of the Worlds
as Soo Tak
(1965) The F.B.I.
as Tom Kagawa
(2010) Regular Show
as Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
(2010) Regular Show
as Keith (voice)
(2010) Regular Show
as Warlock / Manager (voice)
(1972) The Streets of San Francisco
as Robert Lee
(2011) China, IL
as Wise Old Monk (voice)
(1987) Tour of Duty
as Jimmy
(1974) The Missiles of October
as U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General
(1979) Hart to Hart
as Holy Man
(2005) Zoey 101
as Mr. Takato
(2009) Archer
as Bucky (voice)
(2012) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Ho Chan (voice)
(1976) Baa Baa Black Sheep
as Col. Ikuda
(1993) Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as ---
(1998) The King of Queens
as Mr. Soo
(2022) Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
as Mr. Ping (voice)
(2012) The First Family
as Benny
(1985) MacGyver
as Lee Wenying
(1985) MacGyver
as Commissioner Chu
(2012) Incredible Crew
as ---
(1982) Marco Polo
as Phags Pa
(1953) The Oscars
as Self
(2005) Avatar: The Last Airbender
as Tashi (voice)
(2005) Avatar: The Last Airbender
as Mayor Tong / Additional Voices (voice)
(2011) A.N.T. Farm
as Kenny
(1994) Ellen
as The Waiter
(1995) The Drew Carey Show
as Government Worker
(1972) The Bob Newhart Show
as The Man
(2007) Andy Barker, P.I.
as Jon Leibowitz
(2023) Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
as Grandpa (voice)
(2023) Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
as Grandpa / Wing Medicine Customer (voice)
(1982) St. Elsewhere
as Mr. Wong
(1959) Bonanza
as Hop Sing's Cousin
(2012) Key & Peele
as Mr. Shin