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