Person
James Hong
Acting · Born 1929-02-22 · 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.
Known for
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Sweatshop Owner
The Blacklist
The Coroner
Bones
Joseph Han
Friends
Hoshi
Seinfeld
Maître d'
Hawaii Five-0
Jin Leung
The X-Files
Hard-Faced Man
Regular Show
Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
Charmed
Zen Master
Perry Mason
Dean Chang
Filmography
- 2026You Can't WinOld Chinese Man
- 2025Pinocchio and the Water of Life(voice)
- 2024The Thundermans ReturnGrandpa Giddy
- 2024Kung Fu Panda 4Mr. Ping (voice)
- 2024Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon LordStoryboard Artist
- 2023American Born ChineseJade Emperor
- 2023Gremlins: Secrets of the MogwaiGrandpa (voice)
- 2023The Muppets MayhemChef Dan
- 2023The Keepers of the 5 KingdomsChuck Lee
- 2022Wendell & WildFather Bests (voice)
- 2022Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon KnightMr. Ping (voice)
- 2022Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at OnceSelf
- 2022Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander HeritageSelf
- 2022Everything Everywhere All at OnceGong Gong
- 2022Turning RedMr. Gao (voice)
- 2021Poorly Drawn LinesMr. Tran
- 2021Trollhunters: Rise of the TitansZong Shi (voice)
- 2021More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita StorySelf
- 2021Batman: Soul of the DragonO-Sensei (voice)
- 2020Beast ModePish Rudabaker
- 2020Searching for Anna May WongSelf
- 2020P.O.K. Save the IslandHead Elder
- 2019The Haunted SwordsmanThe Navigator
- 2019DropaJin
- 2019Cross: Rise of the VillainsMr. Woo
- 2019AbominableYak Leader (voice)
- 2019Grand-Daddy Day CareWalter
- 2018Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of DestinyMr. Ping (voice)
- 2018The Last Sharknado: It's About TimeConfucius
- 2018Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors QuestMr. Ping (Voice)
- 2018Sherlock GnomesSalt Shaker (voice)
- 2017UnfallenConsulate
- 2016Better CriminalHarold Fat
- 2016Rush HourDragon
- 2016Fortune CookieGui Po
- 2016Kung Fu Panda 3Mr. Ping (voice)
- 2016Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the ScrollMr. Ping (voice)
- 2015Genghis Khan Conquers the MoonWizard
- 2015China, Il The MusicalWise Old Monk
- 2015Tom and Jerry: Spy QuestDr. Zin (voice)
- 2015The Dog Who Saved SummerMr. Lee
- 2014Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroWindmill Monster (voice)
- 2014Star Wars RebelsAzmorigan (voice)
- 2014Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4Mr. Ping (voice)
- 2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.William May
- 2013The BlacklistThe Coroner
- 2013Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets CollectionMr. Ping (Voice)
- 2013SummonedFrank
- 2013R.I.P.D.Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
- 2013Teen Titans Go!Turtle (voice)
- 2013Blunt MovieTravel Hang
- 2013The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy StoneFaleaka
- 2012Incredible Crew
- 2012JunkYukio Tai
- 2012Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesHo Chan (voice)
- 2012ElementaryMeng Zhou
- 2012The First FamilyBenny
- 2012SafeHan Jiao
- 2012Key & PeeleMr. Shin
- 2011China, ILWise Old Monk (voice)
- 2011Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessMr. Ping (voice)
- 20112 Broke GirlsMr. Chang
- 2011Trinity GoodheartMr. Kwon
- 2011Kung Fu Panda 2Mr. Ping (voice)
- 2011A.N.T. FarmKenny
- 2011TattooThe Old Man
- 2010Kung Fu Panda HolidayMr. Ping (voice)
- 2010GiganticRestaurant Owner
- 2010Hawaii Five-0Jin Leung
- 2010Pair of KingsHead Elder
- 2010Regular ShowMr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
- 2010How to Make Love to a WomanSifu
- 2010Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedChen (voice)
- 2010Generator Rex
- 2008The Day the Earth Stood StillMr. Wu
- 2008Adventures of Johnny TaoSifu
- 2008Kung Fu PandaMr. Ping (voice)
- 2007Dangerous Days: Making Blade RunnerSelf
- 2007Under the Balls: The Life of a Ball Wrangler
- 2007Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury'
- 2007An Accidental ChristmasRico
- 2007Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and StylingSelf
- 2007ChowderLo Mein (voice)
- 2007ChuckBen Lo Pan
- 2007The Big Bang TheoryChen
- 2007Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!The High Lama (voice)
- 2007Balls of FuryMaster Wong
- 2007Hollywood ChineseSelf
- 2007Shanghai KissMark Liu
- 2007Andy Barker, P.I.Jon Leibowitz
- 2007In Case of Emergency
- 2006One Night with YouFreddy
- 2006Totally AwesomeMr. Yamagashi
- 2006Exit 38Dr. Shen
- 2006Twenty Good YearsDr. Fong (uncredited)
- 2006Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable SnowmanMonk (voice)
- 2006Dragon DynastyGao
- 2006The LoopChen Ming
- 2005BonesJoseph Han
- 2005The Life and Times of Juniper LeeUncle Eddie (voice)
- 2005Avatar: The Last AirbenderTashi (voice)
- 2005Zoey 101Mr. Takato
- 2005American FusionDr. Wong
- 2004Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
- 2004Sucker Free CityKwok
- 2004Latin DragonMr. Rhee
- 2004Ghost RockWeng
- 2004Forbidden WarriorMuraji, The Warlord
- 200310-8: Officers on DutyMin
- 2003Las VegasMonk Soli Tendar
- 2003Teen TitansProfessor Chang (voice)
- 2003Lost at Home
- 2002HeroQin Emperor (voice)
- 2002The IdolZao
- 2002The Biggest FanLarson
- 2001EpochAmbassador Po
- 2001The ChronicleDavid Lo Pan
- 2001The DivisionChinese Businessman
- 2001The GhostJing's Adoptive Father
- 2000Jackie Chan AdventuresDaolon Wong (voice)
- 2000The Art of WarAmbassador Wu
- 2000On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'Self
- 2000Malcolm in the MiddleMr. Li
- 1999G-2Parmenion
- 1999Singapore SlingAdam Chance
- 1999The West WingChinese Ambassador
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSweatshop Owner
- 1998BreakoutMr. Wang
- 1998CharmedZen Master
- 1998Martial LawMayor Chang Yen
- 1998The King of QueensMr. Soo
- 1998MulanChi Fu (voice)
- 1998Broken VesselsMr. Chen
- 1997Red CornerLin Shou
- 1997Catherine's GroveDoctor Lee
- 1997McHale's NavyAsian Leader (uncredited)
- 1997The PracticeMin Wong
- 1996Bloodsport IIIMaster Sun
- 1996MillenniumMonk
- 1996InfinityAbacus Adder
- 1996South Beach AcademyJohnny Staccato
- 1996The PretenderMr. Lee
- 1996Malcolm & Eddie
- 1996The Secret Agent ClubMr. Yamata
- 1996Dexter's LaboratoryMr. Chau (voice)
- 1996Nash BridgesTerry Wong
- 1996Bloodsport IISun
- 1996Paper DragonsMaster Tsai
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowGovernment Worker
- 1995Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood CelebritiesHost
- 1995Guns & LipstickMr. Song
- 1995Operation Dumbo DropY B'ham
- 1995TriplecrossOld Chinese Man
- 1995Gladiator CopParmenion
- 1995Tank GirlChe'tsai
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildBaba / Mr. Sung (voice)
- 1995Cyber BanditsTojo Yokohama
- 1995Bad CompanyBobby Birdsong
- 1994Operation Golden PhoenixMister Chang
- 1994Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer MysteryNathan
- 1994FriendsHoshi
- 1994Chicago HopeDr. Tsu
- 1994The ShadowLi Peng
- 1994Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.Master Sun
- 1994EllenThe Waiter
- 1994Silent Fury
- 1993Wayne's World 2Jeff Wong
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderQwan Lok
- 1993Bethune: The Making of a Hero
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanGrandfather Chow
- 1993SWAT Kats: The Radical SquadronKatzmer (voice)
- 1993The X-FilesHard-Faced Man
- 1993The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Lee Pow
- 1993L.A. GoddessEdward
- 1993Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesDalai Lama
- 1992Talons of the EagleMr. Li
- 1992Joker's WildBoomer
- 1992Forever Knight
- 1992MerlinLeong Tao
- 1992Missing PiecesChang
- 1991Goodbye ParadiseCook
- 1991Home ImprovementDave
- 1991Mystery DateFortune Teller
- 1991The Crime LordsLing
- 1991The Perfect WeaponYung
- 1991Too Much SunFrank, Sr.
- 1990Partners in LifeM.C.
- 1990The Two JakesKahn
- 1990FramedMr. Chew
- 1990DragonfightAsawa
- 1990Last Flight OutInsp. Quang
- 1990Caged FuryDetective Randall Stoner
- 1990ShadowzoneDr. Van Fleet
- 1990Nasty BoysOscar
- 1989Tango & CashQuan
- 1989BookerMr. Jaycom
- 1989Doogie Howser, M.D.Mr. Chen
- 1989The JittersTony Yang Sr.
- 1989SeinfeldMaître d'
- 1989The VineyardDr. Elson Po
- 1989The Rocket BoyMr. Wong
- 1989DeadlockArman Benru
- 1989Brotherhood of the RoseCol. Chan
- 1989The Karen Carpenter StoryDr. Dentworth
- 1988Murphy BrownSupervisor Monk
- 1988War of the WorldsSoo Tak
- 1988Question of FaithLi
- 1988Hot to TrotBoss
- 1988China Beach
- 1988Vice VersaKwo
- 1988Tax SeasonMr. Tagasaki
- 1987Jake and the FatmanHiram
- 1987China GirlGung Tu
- 1987Beauty and the BeastChiang Lo Yi
- 1987Tour of DutyQuang
- 1987Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in ParadiseSnotty
- 1987Harry's Hong KongMr. Yu
- 1987Black WidowH. Shin
- 1986The Golden ChildDoctor Hong
- 1986Big Trouble in Little ChinaDavid Lo Pan
- 1985MacGyverKuang
- 1985The EqualizerSirit Bansari
- 1985Stingray
- 1985Blade in Hong KongKey Tam
- 1984Crazy like a Fox
- 1984Missing in ActionGen. Trau
- 1984Tales from the DarksideChow Ting
- 1984Who's the Boss?
- 1984HunterChang
- 1984Miami ViceRiochi Tanaka
- 1984Ninja III: The DominationMiyashima
- 1984AirwolfGeneral Rangavara
- 1983China RoseProfessor Chen
- 1983ManimalGrandfather Tan
- 1983BreathlessGrocer
- 1983The A-TeamByron Fong / General Chow
- 1983Inspector PerezBenson Liu
- 1982Marco PoloPhags Pa
- 1982St. ElsewhereMr. Wong
- 1982Yes, GiorgioKwan
- 1982Blade RunnerChew
- 1982The LetterOld Man
- 1982Cagney & LaceyMr. Nguyen
- 1982T. J. HookerDr. Lou Hong
- 1981Falcon CrestCharles Fong
- 1981True ConfessionsCoroner Wong
- 1981So FineAsian Man #1
- 1981Dynasty
- 1980Magnum, P.I.Han
- 1980The Return of Frank CannonYutong
- 1980Airplane!Japanese General
- 1980The Hustler of Muscle BeachDesk Clerk
- 1980Palmerstown, U.S.A.
- 1979When Hell Was in SessionNguyen
- 1979Hart to HartHoly Man
- 1979The In-LawsBing Wong
- 1979MandrakeTheron
- 1978My Husband Is MissingQuan Dong
- 1978LibraDr. Chin
- 1978TaxiWealthy Passenger
- 1978Teen LustDirector
- 1978Go Tell the SpartansThe Old Man
- 1978Last of the Good GuysJapanese Man
- 1978Dr. ScorpionHo Chin
- 1977The World's Greatest LoverYes Man #3
- 1977Panic in Echo ParkLarry Lee
- 1977The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
- 1977BethuneGeneral Nieh
- 1976Bound for GloryChili Joint Owner
- 1976Charlie's AngelsProf. Perkins
- 1976Baa Baa Black SheepCol. Ikuda
- 1976No Deposit, No ReturnMing Lo
- 1976Jigsaw JohnFrank Chen
- 1976The Bionic Woman
- 1975Wonder WomanOshima
- 1975Starsky & HutchSu Long
- 1975SwitchWang
- 1975S.W.A.T.
- 1975Khan!
- 1975Baretta
- 1974Judge Dee and the Monastery MurdersPrior
- 1974The Missiles of OctoberU.N. Secretary-General U Thant
- 1974The Missiles of OctoberU Thant - U.N. Secretary-General
- 1974The Rockford FilesForensic Expert Kumagi
- 1974Harry O
- 1974ChinatownEvelyn's Butler
- 1974The Dynamite BrothersWei Chin
- 1974China GirlY.C. Chan
- 1973SunshineDr. Wilde
- 1973The New Perry Mason
- 1973PuebloSuper C
- 1972Kung FuChun Yen
- 1972The Streets of San Francisco
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowThe Man
- 1972The Rookies
- 1972Anna and the KingDoctor
- 1972The Carey TreatmentDavid Tao
- 1972Hot ConnectionsThe Snooper
- 1972Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the DragonHsiang
- 1971Earth IIChinese Military Official
- 1971McMillan & WifeJames Hong
- 1971A Tattered WebPolice Surgeon
- 1971The Forgotten ManMaj. Thon
- 1971Cannon
- 1971Fearless FightersOne Man Army (voice, English dub)
- 1971All in the FamilyDoctor (uncredited)
- 1970The HawaiiansTi Chong
- 1970Colossus: The Forbin ProjectDr. Chin
- 1969The Bill Cosby ShowDoctor #2
- 1968The Bamboo SaucerArchibald
- 1968Here's LucyLee Wong
- 1968Hawaii Five-OJames Watanu
- 1968Nobody's PerfectNarrator
- 1968Jimi Hendrix: ExperienceOld Man
- 1967Ironside
- 1966The Sand PebblesVictor Shu
- 1966CBS PlayhouseVietnamese Lieutenant
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleYin
- 1966Family Affair
- 1966One Spy Too ManyPrince Phanong
- 1966Destination Inner SpaceHo Lee
- 1965The F.B.I.Tom Kagawa
- 1965I Dream of JeannieChan
- 1965The Satan BugDr. Yang
- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
- 1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Prince Phanong
- 1964Mickey
- 1964The Human VaporMr. Mizuno, the Librarian and Human Vapor (voice)
- 1963The FugitiveEdward Hee
- 1963The Outer LimitsWen Li
- 1962Ensign O'TooleHeadwaiter
- 1962The Lloyd Bridges ShowPriest
- 1961Flower Drum SongHeadwaiter
- 1961Ben CaseyHarry Lee
- 196187th PrecinctMike II
- 1961Dragon by the TailSam Wong
- 1960The IslandersWu Pan
- 1960The Barbara Stanwyck ShowSam Wong
- 1960CheckmateLouis Quong
- 1960Hong KongChen
- 1959Never So FewGeneral Chao
- 1959Blood and SteelJapanese Draftsman
- 1959Hawaiian Eye
- 1959Adventures in ParadiseLim Fong
- 1959Johnny RingoCharlie Chung
- 1959BonanzaHop Sing's #3 Cousin
- 1959One Step BeyondTour Guide
- 1958Bat MastersonChing Sun
- 1958The Donna Reed Show
- 1958Peter Gunn
- 1958Nightmare at Ground ZeroSoldier
- 1957Tombstone TerritoryLum Chen
- 1957Zorro
- 1957Perry MasonDean Chang
- 1957Wagon TrainCeong Wai Kok
- 1957SugarfootHatchetman
- 1957Have Gun, Will Travel
- 1957The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
- 1957Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveYoung Man
- 1957The Seventh SinChinese Officer
- 1957China GateCharlie
- 1957Battle HymnROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
- 1956Flight to Hong KongTraffic Policeman (uncredited)
- 1956Godzilla, King of the Monsters!Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)
- 1956The Man Called X
- 1955Blood AlleyCommunist Soldier
- 1955Love Is a Many-Splendored ThingFifth Brother (uncredited)
- 1955Soldier of FortuneChinese Policeman (uncredited)
- 1955The MillionaireLee - Waiter
- 1954The Shanghai StoryDriver (uncredited)
- 1954Dragonfly SquadronSouth Korean Pilot Trainee
- 1953Letter to LorettaLee Chan
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseCpl. Ikura
- 1951Dragnet
- —Gimme My MoneyThe Maître D'
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