
James Hong
Known for Acting · 373 credits
- Born
- 1929-02-22 (age 97)
- Place of birth
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Also known as
- James Young · 吴汉章 · Ngô Hán Chương · جیمز هانگ
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
TV Shows (170)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Sweatshop Owner

Bones
2005
as Joseph Han

The Blacklist
2013
as The Coroner

Friends
1994
as Hoshi

Hawaii Five-0
2010
as Jin Leung

Seinfeld
1989
as Maître d'

The X-Files
1993
as Hard-Faced Man

Regular Show
2010
as Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice) / Keith (voice) / Warlock / Manager (voice)

Charmed
1998
as Zen Master

Perry Mason
1957
as Dean Chang / Louis Kew

Elementary
2012
as Meng Zhou

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
as William May

The West Wing
1999
as Chinese Ambassador

Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Mr. Li

Bonanza
1959
as Hop Sing's #3 Cousin / Hop Sing's Cousin

Falcon Crest
1981
as Charles Fong

Tour of Duty
1987
as Quang / Jimmy

Teen Titans Go!
2013
as Turtle (voice)

The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Chen

Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Qwan Lok

MacGyver
1985
as Kuang / Lee Wenying / Commissioner Chu

The Fugitive
1963
as Edward Hee

Ironside
1967

The A-Team
1983
as Byron Fong / General Chow / Wan Chu

Miami Vice
1984
as Riochi Tanaka

Dragnet
1951

2 Broke Girls
2011
as Mr. Chang

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Grandfather Chow

Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Han

The Practice
1997
as Min Wong

The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Government Worker

Chicago Hope
1994
as Dr. Tsu

Hawaii Five-O
1968
as James Watanu / Tot Kee / Eric Ling / Soong Chien

Dynasty
1981

Wagon Train
1957
as Ceong Wai Kok

Mission: Impossible
1966
as Yin

Charlie's Angels
1976
as Prof. Perkins

The King of Queens
1998
as Mr. Soo

Home Improvement
1991
as Dave

Jackie Chan Adventures
2000
as Daolon Wong (voice)

Las Vegas
2003
as Monk Soli Tendar

Dexter's Laboratory
1996
as Mr. Chau (voice) / RA (voice)

Chuck
2007
as Ben Lo Pan

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2012
as Ho Chan (voice)

Have Gun, Will Travel
1957

St. Elsewhere
1982
as Mr. Wong
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Cpl. Ikura

The Equalizer
1985
as Sirit Bansari

The Rockford Files
1974
as Forensic Expert Kumagi

Martial Law
1998
as Mayor Chang Yen / Weng Chu

Millennium
1996
as Monk

Ben Casey
1961
as Harry Lee

Star Wars Rebels
2014
as Azmorigan (voice)

T. J. Hooker
1982
as Dr. Lou Hong / Mr. Hong

Nash Bridges
1996
as Terry Wong

Cannon
1971

Airwolf
1984
as General Rangavara

Taxi
1978
as Wealthy Passenger

The F.B.I.
1965
as Tom Kagawa

Hunter
1984
as Chang / Henry Chin
Movies (203)

Kung Fu Panda 4
2024
as Mr. Ping (voice)

Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022
as Gong Gong

Kung Fu Panda
2008
as Mr. Ping (voice)

Mulan
1998
as Chi Fu (voice)

Turning Red
2022
as Mr. Gao (voice)

Blade Runner
1982
as Chew

Kung Fu Panda 2
2011
as Mr. Ping (voice)

Kung Fu Panda 3
2016
as Mr. Ping (voice)

Hero
2002
as Qin Emperor (voice)

Airplane!
1980
as Japanese General

Caged Fury
1990
as Detective Randall Stoner

Big Trouble in Little China
1986
as David Lo Pan

Safe
2012
as Han Jiao

R.I.P.D.
2013
as Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen

Chinatown
1974
as Evelyn's Butler

The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008
as Mr. Wu

Abominable
2019
as Yak Leader (voice)

Tango & Cash
1989
as Quan

The Shadow
1994
as Li Peng

The Golden Child
1986
as Doctor Hong

The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
2018
as Confucius

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
2021
as Zong Shi (voice)

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956
as Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
2016
as Mr. Ping (voice)

Wendell & Wild
2022
as Father Bests (voice)

Tank Girl
1995
as Che'tsai

Wayne's World 2
1993
as Jeff Wong

Breathless
1983
as Grocer

Missing in Action
1984
as Gen. Trau

Sherlock Gnomes
2018
as Salt Shaker (voice)

Red Corner
1997
as Lin Shou

Kung Fu Panda Holiday
2010
as Mr. Ping (voice)

Vice Versa
1988
as Kwo

The Thundermans Return
2024
as Grandpa Giddy

The Art of War
2000
as Ambassador Wu

Black Widow
1987
as H. Shin

Batman: Soul of the Dragon
2021
as O-Sensei (voice)

The Hawaiians
1970
as Ti Chong

Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
2013
as Mr. Ping (Voice)

The Perfect Weapon
1991
as Yung

The Sand Pebbles
1966
as Victor Shu

The Two Jakes
1990
as Kahn

Forbidden Warrior
2004
as Muraji, The Warlord

Epoch
2001
as Ambassador Po

Bad Company
1995
as Bobby Birdsong

Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
2015
as Dr. Zin (voice)

You Can't Win
2026
as Old Chinese Man

Ninja III: The Domination
1984
as Miyashima

True Confessions
1981
as Coroner Wong

Sunshine
1973
as Dr. Wilde

McHale's Navy
1997
as Asian Leader (uncredited)

Never So Few
1959
as General Chao

Bloodsport II
1996
as Sun

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
1987
as Snotty

Operation Dumbo Drop
1995
as Y B'ham

Balls of Fury
2007
as Master Wong

Colossus: The Forbin Project
1970
as Dr. Chin

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
1955
as Fifth Brother (uncredited)

The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
2013
as Faleaka

The Letter
1982
as Old Man

Mystery Date
1991
as Fortune Teller

Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
2007
as The High Lama (voice)

Pinocchio and the Water of Life
2025
as (voice)

Flower Drum Song
1961
as Headwaiter

The Satan Bug
1965
as Dr. Yang

Hot to Trot
1988
as Boss

The In-Laws
1979
as Bing Wong

Soldier of Fortune
1955
as Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
Blunt Movie
2013
as Travel Hang

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007
as Self

China Girl
1987
as Gung Tu

Bloodsport III
1996
as Master Sun

The Human Vapor
1960
as Narrator / Mizuno

The Ghost
2001
as Jing's Adoptive Father

Bound for Glory
1976
as Chili Joint Owner

Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
2006
as Monk (voice)

How to Make Love to a Woman
2010
as Sifu

Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
1972
as Hsiang

The World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Yes Man #3

When Hell Was in Session
1979
as Nguyen

Blood Alley
1955
as Communist Soldier

Question of Faith
1988
as Li

Infinity
1996
as Abacus Adder

Pueblo
1973
as Super C

Merlin
1992
as Leong Tao

Too Much Sun
1991
as Frank, Sr.

Unfallen
2017
as Consulate

Shadowzone
1990
as Dr. Van Fleet

China Gate
1957
as Charlie

Shanghai Kiss
2007
as Mark Liu

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
2021
as Self

Cross: Rise of the Villains
2019
as Mr. Woo

The Missiles of October
1974
as U.N. Secretary-General U Thant

The Carey Treatment
1972
as David Tao

Grand-Daddy Day Care
2019
as Walter

Junk
2012
as Yukio Tai

Earth II
1971
as Chinese Military Official

Missing Pieces
1992
as Chang

Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
1974
as Prior

Hollywood Chinese
2007
as Self

Bethune: The Making of a Hero
1993

The Dynamite Brothers
1974
as Wei Chin

Battle Hymn
1957
as ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)

Silent Fury
1994

One Spy Too Many
1966
as Prince Phanong

Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
2014
as Mr. Ping (voice)

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
2000
as Self

Go Tell the Spartans
1978
as The Old Man

Dragon Dynasty
2006
as Gao

Sucker Free City
2004
as Kwok

American Fusion
2005
as Dr. Wong

The Karen Carpenter Story
1989
as Dr. Dentworth

Ghost Rock
2004
as Weng

Framed
1990
as Mr. Chew

The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015
as Mr. Lee

Catherine's Grove
1997
as Doctor Lee

The Bamboo Saucer
1968
as Archibald

Harry's Hong Kong
1987
as Mr. Yu

Inspector Perez
1983
as Benson Liu

Triplecross
1995
as Old Chinese Man
About James Hong
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. With 373 credits spanning from 1951 to 2026, James Hong has appeared in 203 films and 170 TV shows.
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Most Popular James Hong Movies
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) — as Mr. Ping (voice)
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) — as Gong Gong
- Kung Fu Panda (2008) — as Mr. Ping (voice)
- Mulan (1998) — as Chi Fu (voice)
- Turning Red (2022) — as Mr. Gao (voice)
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