James Hong

Acting

James Hong

Born 22 February 1929 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA · 97

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.

Known for

Highlights

Friends1994 · Series · Hoshi
Blade Runner1982 · Film · Chew
Avatar: The Last Airbender2005 · Series · Tashi (voice)
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Chen
Mulan1998 · Film · Chi Fu (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Mr. Li

Filmography

Movies

188 films

You Can't Win2026 · Film · Old Chinese Man
Pinocchio and the Water of Life2025 · Film · (voice)
The Thundermans Return2024 · Film · Grandpa Giddy
Kung Fu Panda 42024 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms2023 · Film · Chuck Lee
Wendell & Wild2022 · Film · Father Bests (voice)
Everything Everywhere All at Once2022 · Film · Gong Gong
Turning Red2022 · Film · Mr. Gao (voice)
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans2021 · Film · Zong Shi (voice)
Batman: Soul of the Dragon2021 · Film · O-Sensei (voice)
Beast Mode2020 · Film · Pish Rudabaker
P.O.K. Save the Island2020 · Film · Head Elder
The Haunted Swordsman2019 · Film · The Navigator
Dropa2019 · Film · Jin
Cross: Rise of the Villains2019 · Film · Mr. Woo
Abominable2019 · Film · Yak Leader (voice)
Grand-Daddy Day Care2019 · Film · Walter
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time2018 · Film · Confucius
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest2018 · Film · Mr. Ping (Voice)
Sherlock Gnomes2018 · Film · Salt Shaker (voice)
Unfallen2017 · Film · Consulate
Better Criminal2016 · Film · Harold Fat
Fortune Cookie2016 · Film · Gui Po
Kung Fu Panda 32016 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll2016 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon2015 · Film · Wizard
China, Il The Musical2015 · Film · Wise Old Monk
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest2015 · Film · Dr. Zin (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Summer2015 · Film · Mr. Lee
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.42014 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection2013 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
Summoned2013 · Film · Frank
R.I.P.D.2013 · Film · Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone2013 · Film · Faleaka
Junk2012 · Film · Yukio Tai
Safe2012 · Film · Han Jiao
Trinity Goodheart2011 · Film · Mr. Kwon
Kung Fu Panda 22011 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
Tattoo2011 · Film · The Old Man
Kung Fu Panda Holiday2010 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
How to Make Love to a Woman2010 · Film · Sifu
The Day the Earth Stood Still2008 · Film · Mr. Wu
Adventures of Johnny Tao2008 · Film · Sifu
Kung Fu Panda2008 · Film · Mr. Ping (voice)
Under the Balls: The Life of a Ball Wrangler2007 · Film
Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury'2007 · Film
An Accidental Christmas2007 · Film · Rico
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!2007 · Film · The High Lama (voice)
Balls of Fury2007 · Film · Master Wong
Shanghai Kiss2007 · Film · Mark Liu
One Night with You2006 · Film · Freddy
Totally Awesome2006 · Film · Mr. Yamagashi
Exit 382006 · Film · Dr. Shen
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman2006 · Film · Monk (voice)
Dragon Dynasty2006 · Film · Gao
American Fusion2005 · Film · Dr. Wong
Sucker Free City2004 · Film · Kwok
Latin Dragon2004 · Film · Mr. Rhee
Ghost Rock2004 · Film · Weng
Forbidden Warrior2004 · Film · Muraji, The Warlord
The Idol2002 · Film · Zao
The Biggest Fan2002 · Film · Larson
Epoch2001 · Film · Ambassador Po
The Ghost2001 · Film · Jing's Adoptive Father
The Art of War2000 · Film · Ambassador Wu
G-21999 · Film · Parmenion
Singapore Sling1999 · Film · Adam Chance
Breakout1998 · Film · Mr. Wang
Mulan1998 · Film · Chi Fu (voice)
Broken Vessels1998 · Film · Mr. Chen
Red Corner1997 · Film · Lin Shou
Catherine's Grove1997 · Film · Doctor Lee
McHale's Navy1997 · Film · Asian Leader (uncredited)
Bloodsport III1996 · Film · Master Sun
Infinity1996 · Film · Abacus Adder
South Beach Academy1996 · Film · Johnny Staccato
The Secret Agent Club1996 · Film · Mr. Yamata
Bloodsport II1996 · Film · Sun
Paper Dragons1996 · Film · Master Tsai
Guns & Lipstick1995 · Film · Mr. Song
Operation Dumbo Drop1995 · Film · Y B'ham
Triplecross1995 · Film · Old Chinese Man
Gladiator Cop1995 · Film · Parmenion
Tank Girl1995 · Film · Che'tsai
Cyber Bandits1995 · Film · Tojo Yokohama
Bad Company1995 · Film · Bobby Birdsong
Operation Golden Phoenix1994 · Film · Mister Chang
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery1994 · Film · Nathan
The Shadow1994 · Film · Li Peng
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.1994 · Film · Master Sun
Silent Fury1994 · Film
Wayne's World 21993 · Film · Jeff Wong
Bethune: The Making of a Hero1993 · Film
L.A. Goddess1993 · Film · Edward
Talons of the Eagle1992 · Film · Mr. Li
Joker's Wild1992 · Film · Boomer
Merlin1992 · Film · Leong Tao
Missing Pieces1992 · Film · Chang
Goodbye Paradise1991 · Film · Cook
Mystery Date1991 · Film · Fortune Teller
The Crime Lords1991 · Film · Ling
The Perfect Weapon1991 · Film · Yung
Too Much Sun1991 · Film · Frank, Sr.
Partners in Life1990 · Film · M.C.
The Two Jakes1990 · Film · Kahn
Framed1990 · Film · Mr. Chew
Dragonfight1990 · Film · Asawa
Last Flight Out1990 · Film · Insp. Quang
Caged Fury1990 · Film · Detective Randall Stoner
Shadowzone1990 · Film · Dr. Van Fleet
Tango & Cash1989 · Film · Quan
The Jitters1989 · Film · Tony Yang Sr.
The Vineyard1989 · Film · Dr. Elson Po
The Rocket Boy1989 · Film · Mr. Wong
Deadlock1989 · Film · Arman Benru
The Karen Carpenter Story1989 · Film · Dr. Dentworth
Question of Faith1988 · Film · Li
Hot to Trot1988 · Film · Boss
Vice Versa1988 · Film · Kwo
Tax Season1988 · Film · Mr. Tagasaki
China Girl1987 · Film · Gung Tu
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise1987 · Film · Snotty
Harry's Hong Kong1987 · Film · Mr. Yu
Black Widow1987 · Film · Shin
The Golden Child1986 · Film · Doctor Hong
Big Trouble in Little China1986 · Film · David Lo Pan
Blade in Hong Kong1985 · Film · Key Tam
Missing in Action1984 · Film · Gen. Trau
Ninja III: The Domination1984 · Film · Miyashima
China Rose1983 · Film · Professor Chen
Breathless1983 · Film · Grocer
Inspector Perez1983 · Film · Benson Liu
Yes, Giorgio1982 · Film · Kwan
Blade Runner1982 · Film · Chew
The Letter1982 · Film · Old Man
True Confessions1981 · Film · Coroner Wong
So Fine1981 · Film · Asian Man #1
The Return of Frank Cannon1980 · Film · Yutong
Airplane!1980 · Film · Japanese General
The Hustler of Muscle Beach1980 · Film · Desk Clerk
When Hell Was in Session1979 · Film · Nguyen
The In-Laws1979 · Film · Bing Wong
Mandrake1979 · Film · Theron
My Husband Is Missing1978 · Film · Quan Dong
Teen Lust1978 · Film · Director
Go Tell the Spartans1978 · Film · The Old Man
Dr. Scorpion1978 · Film · Ho Chin
The World's Greatest Lover1977 · Film · Yes Man #3
Panic in Echo Park1977 · Film · Larry Lee
Bethune1977 · Film · General Nieh
Bound for Glory1976 · Film · Chili Joint Owner
No Deposit, No Return1976 · Film · Ming Lo
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders1974 · Film · Prior
The Missiles of October1974 · Film · U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
Chinatown1974 · Film · Evelyn's Butler
The Dynamite Brothers1974 · Film · Wei Chin
China Girl1974 · Film · Y.C. Chan
Sunshine1973 · Film · Dr. Wilde
Pueblo1973 · Film · Super C
The Carey Treatment1972 · Film · David Tao
Hot Connections1972 · Film · The Snooper
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon1972 · Film · Hsiang
Earth II1971 · Film · Chinese Military Official
A Tattered Web1971 · Film · Police Surgeon
The Forgotten Man1971 · Film · Maj. Thon
Fearless Fighters1971 · Film · One Man Army (voice, English dub)
The Hawaiians1970 · Film · Ti Chong
Colossus: The Forbin Project1970 · Film · Dr. Chin
The Bamboo Saucer1968 · Film · Archibald
Jimi Hendrix: Experience1968 · Film · Old Man
The Sand Pebbles1966 · Film · Victor Shu
One Spy Too Many1966 · Film · Prince Phanong
Destination Inner Space1966 · Film · Ho Lee
The Satan Bug1965 · Film · Dr. Yang
Flower Drum Song1961 · Film · Headwaiter
Dragon by the Tail1961 · Film · Sam Wong
Never So Few1959 · Film · General Chao
Blood and Steel1959 · Film · Japanese Draftsman
The Seventh Sin1957 · Film · Chinese Officer
China Gate1957 · Film · Charlie
Battle Hymn1957 · Film · ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
Flight to Hong Kong1956 · Film · Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!1956 · Film · Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)
Blood Alley1955 · Film · Communist Soldier
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing1955 · Film · Fifth Brother (uncredited)
Soldier of Fortune1955 · Film · Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
The Shanghai Story1954 · Film · Driver (uncredited)
Dragonfly Squadron1954 · Film · South Korean Pilot Trainee

Filmography

Series

172 shows

American Born Chinese2023 · Series · Jade Emperor
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai2023 · Series · Grandpa (voice)
The Muppets Mayhem2023 · Series · Chef Dan
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight2022 · Series · Mr. Ping (voice)
Poorly Drawn Lines2021 · Series · Mr. Tran
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny2018 · Series · Mr. Ping (voice)
Nobodies2017 · Series · Ken Choi
Rush Hour2016 · Series · Dragon
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero2014 · Series · Windmill Monster (voice)
Mike Tyson Mysteries2014 · Series · Wang Jing (voice)
Star Wars Rebels2014 · Series · Azmorigan (voice)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2013 · Series · William May
The Blacklist2013 · Series · The Coroner
Teen Titans Go!2013 · Series · Turtle (voice)
Incredible Crew2012 · Series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2012 · Series · Ho Chan (voice)
Elementary2012 · Series · Meng Zhou
The First Family2012 · Series · Benny
Key & Peele2012 · Series · Mr. Shin
China, IL2011 · Series · Wise Old Monk (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness2011 · Series · Mr. Ping (voice)
2 Broke Girls2011 · Series · Mr. Chang
A.N.T. Farm2011 · Series · Kenny
Gigantic2010 · Series · Restaurant Owner
Hawaii Five-02010 · Series · Jin Leung
Pair of Kings2010 · Series · Judge
Regular Show2010 · Series · Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2010 · Series · Chen / Red Wizard (voice)
Generator Rex2010 · Series
Chowder2007 · Series · Lo Mein (voice)
Chuck2007 · Series · Ben Lo Pan
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Chen
Andy Barker, P.I.2007 · Series · Jon Leibowitz
In Case of Emergency2007 · Series
Twenty Good Years2006 · Series · Dr. Fong (uncredited)
The Loop2006 · Series · Chen Ming
Bones2005 · Series · Joseph Han
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee2005 · Series · Uncle Eddie (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender2005 · Series · Tashi (voice)
Zoey 1012005 · Series · Mr. Takato
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!2004 · Series
10-8: Officers on Duty2003 · Series · Min
Las Vegas2003 · Series · Monk Soli Tendar
Teen Titans2003 · Series · Professor Chang (voice)
The Chronicle2001 · Series · David Lo Pan
The Division2001 · Series · Chinese Businessman
Jackie Chan Adventures2000 · Series · Daolon Wong (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Mr. Li
The West Wing1999 · Series · Chinese Ambassador
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Sweatshop Owner
Charmed1998 · Series · Zen Master
Martial Law1998 · Series · Mayor Chang Yen
The King of Queens1998 · Series · Mr. Soo
The Practice1997 · Series · Min Wong
Millennium1996 · Series · Monk
The Pretender1996 · Series · Mr. Lee
Malcolm & Eddie1996 · Series
Dexter's Laboratory1996 · Series · Mr. Chau (voice)
Nash Bridges1996 · Series · Terry Wong
The Drew Carey Show1995 · Series · Government Worker
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · Series · Baba / Mr. Sung (voice)
Friends1994 · Series · Hoshi
Chicago Hope1994 · Series · Dr. Tsu
Ellen1994 · Series · The Waiter
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Qwan Lok
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · Series · Grandfather Chow
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron1993 · Series · Katzmer (voice)
The X-Files1993 · Series · Hard-Faced Man
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.1993 · Series · Lee Pow
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues1993 · Series · Dalai Lama
Forever Knight1992 · Series
Home Improvement1991 · Series · Dave
Nasty Boys1990 · Series · Oscar
Booker1989 · Series · Mr. Jaycom
Doogie Howser, M.D.1989 · Series · Mr. Chen
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Maître d'
Brotherhood of the Rose1989 · Series · Col. Chan
Murphy Brown1988 · Series · Supervisor Monk
War of the Worlds1988 · Series · Soo Tak
China Beach1988 · Series
Jake and the Fatman1987 · Series · Hiram
Beauty and the Beast1987 · Series · Chiang Lo Yi
Tour of Duty1987 · Series · Quang
MacGyver1985 · Series · Kuang
The Equalizer1985 · Series · Sirit Bansari
Stingray1985 · Series
Crazy like a Fox1984 · Series
Tales from the Darkside1984 · Series · Chow Ting
Who's the Boss?1984 · Series
Hunter1984 · Series · Chang
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Riochi Tanaka
Airwolf1984 · Series · General Rangavara
Manimal1983 · Series · Grandfather Tan
The A-Team1983 · Series · Byron Fong / General Chow
Marco Polo1982 · Series · Phags Pa
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Mr. Wong
Cagney & Lacey1982 · Series · Mr. Nguyen
T. J. Hooker1982 · Series · Dr. Lou Hong
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Fong
Falcon Crest1981 · Series · Charles Fong
Dynasty1981 · Series
Magnum, P.I.1980 · Series · Han
Palmerstown, U.S.A.1980 · Series
Hart to Hart1979 · Series · Holy Man
Taxi1978 · Series · Wealthy Passenger
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries1977 · Series
Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · Prof. Perkins
Baa Baa Black Sheep1976 · Series · Col. Ikuda
Jigsaw John1976 · Series · Frank Chen
The Bionic Woman1976 · Series
Wonder Woman1975 · Series · Oshima
Starsky & Hutch1975 · Series · Su Long
Switch1975 · Series · Wang
S.W.A.T.1975 · Series
Khan!1975 · Series
Baretta1975 · Series
The Missiles of October1974 · Series · U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General
The Rockford Files1974 · Series · Forensic Expert Kumagi
Harry O1974 · Series
The New Perry Mason1973 · Series
Kung Fu1972 · Series · Chun Yen
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series
The Bob Newhart Show1972 · Series · The Man
The Rookies1972 · Series
Anna and the King1972 · Series · Doctor
McMillan & Wife1971 · Series · James Hong
Cannon1971 · Series
All in the Family1971 · Series · Doctor (uncredited)
The Bill Cosby Show1969 · Series · Doctor #2
Hawaii Five-O1969 · Series · James Watanu
Here's Lucy1968 · Series · Lee Wong
Ironside1967 · Series
Mission: Impossible1966 · Series · Yin
Family Affair1966 · Series
The F.B.I.1965 · Series · Tom Kagawa
I Dream of Jeannie1965 · Series · Chan
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964 · Series
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.1964 · Series · Prince Phanong
Mickey1964 · Series
The Fugitive1963 · Series · Edward Hee
The Outer Limits1963 · Series · Wen Li
Ensign O'Toole1962 · Series · Headwaiter
The Lloyd Bridges Show1962 · Series · Priest
Ben Casey1961 · Series · Harry Lee
87th Precinct1961 · Series · Mike II
The Islanders1960 · Series · Wu Pan
The Barbara Stanwyck Show1960 · Series · Sam Wong
Checkmate1960 · Series · Louis Quong
Hong Kong1960 · Series · Chen
Hawaiian Eye1959 · Series
Adventures in Paradise1959 · Series · Lim Fong
Johnny Ringo1959 · Series · Charlie Chung
Bonanza1959 · Series · Hop Sing's #3 Cousin
One Step Beyond1959 · Series · Tour Guide
Bat Masterson1958 · Series · Ching Sun
The Donna Reed Show1958 · Series
Peter Gunn1958 · Series
Tombstone Territory1957 · Series · Lum Chen
Zorro1957 · Series
Perry Mason1957 · Series · Dean Chang
Wagon Train1957 · Series · Ceong Wai Kok
Sugarfoot1957 · Series · Hatchetman
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · Series
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan1957 · Series
Richard Diamond, Private Detective1957 · Series · Young Man
The Man Called X1956 · Series
Crossroads1955 · Series · Young Sentry (uncredited)
The Millionaire1955 · Series · Lee - Waiter
Letter to Loretta1953 · Series · Lee Chan
General Electric Theater1953 · Series · Bellboy
Four Star Playhouse1952 · Series · Cpl. Ikura
Dragnet1951 · Series