
Highest rated as cast or director
James Hong's 5 titles from the 2020s have a median Balasaur Score of 69, led by Everything Everywhere All at Once (81) and Batman: Soul of the Dragon (71), against 56 for those from the 2010s.
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.
Acted in 359
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
(voice)
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Beast Mode
Pish Rudabaker
P.O.K. Save the Island
Head Elder
2010s
- 2019
The Haunted Swordsman
The Navigator
Dropa
Jin
Cross: Rise of the Villains
Mr. Woo
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Walter
- 2018
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest
Mr. Ping (Voice)
- 2017
Nobodies
Ken Choi · 1 episode
- 2016
Better Criminal
Harold Fat
Fortune Cookie
Gui Po
- 2015
China, Il The Musical
Wise Old Monk
- 2014
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
Mr. Ping (voice)
- 2013
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Mr. Ping (voice)
- 2012
Incredible Crew
TV
Junk
Yukio Tai
- 2011
Trinity Goodheart
Mr. Kwon
- 2010
Gigantic
Restaurant Owner · 1 episode
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Under the Balls: The Life of a Ball Wrangler
Movie
Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury'
Movie
Shanghai Kiss
Mark Liu
Andy Barker, P.I.
Jon Leibowitz · 1 episode
In Case of Emergency
TV
- 2006
One Night with You
Freddy
Totally Awesome
Mr. Yamagashi
Exit 38
Dr. Shen
Twenty Good Years
Dr. Fong (uncredited) · 1 episode
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Monk (voice)
Dragon Dynasty
Gao
- 2005
American Fusion
Dr. Wong
- 2004
Sucker Free City
Kwok
Latin Dragon
Mr. Rhee
Forbidden Warrior
Muraji, The Warlord
- 2003
- 2002
The Idol
Zao
The Biggest Fan
Larson
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
G-2
Parmenion
Singapore Sling
Adam Chance
- 1998
Breakout
Mr. Wang
Broken Vessels
Mr. Chen
- 1997
Catherine's Grove
Doctor Lee
McHale's Navy
Asian Leader (uncredited)
- 1996
The Secret Agent Club
Mr. Yamata
Paper Dragons
Master Tsai
- 1995
Guns & Lipstick
Mr. Song
Triplecross
Old Chinese Man
Gladiator Cop
Parmenion
Cyber Bandits
Tojo Yokohama
- 1994
Operation Golden Phoenix
Mister Chang
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery
Nathan
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.
Master Sun
Silent Fury
Movie
- 1993
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Movie
L.A. Goddess
Edward
- 1992
Talons of the Eagle
Mr. Li
Joker's Wild
Boomer
Merlin
Leong Tao
Missing Pieces
Chang
- 1991
Goodbye Paradise
Cook
The Crime Lords
Ling
Too Much Sun
Frank, Sr.
- 1990
Partners in Life
M.C.
The Two Jakes
Kahn
Framed
Mr. Chew
Dragonfight
Asawa
Last Flight Out
Insp. Quang
Nasty Boys
Oscar · 1 episode
1980s
- 1989
The Vineyard
Dr. Elson Po
The Rocket Boy
Mr. Wong
Deadlock
Arman Benru
Brotherhood of the Rose
Col. Chan · 2 episodes
The Karen Carpenter Story
Dr. Dentworth
- 1988
Question of Faith
Li
Hot to Trot
Boss
Tax Season
Mr. Tagasaki
- 1987
Beauty and the Beast
Chiang Lo Yi · 1 episode
Harry's Hong Kong
Mr. Yu
- 1986
- 1985
Blade in Hong Kong
Key Tam
- 1984
- 1983
Manimal
Grandfather Tan · 1 episode
Inspector Perez
Benson Liu
- 1982
Yes, Giorgio
Kwan
The Letter
Old Man
- 1981
- 1980
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Desk Clerk
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV
1970s
- 1979
Mandrake
Theron
- 1978
My Husband Is Missing
Quan Dong
- 1977
The World's Greatest Lover
Yes Man #3
Bethune
General Nieh
- 1976
Bound for Glory
Chili Joint Owner
No Deposit, No Return
Ming Lo
Jigsaw John
Frank Chen · 15 episodes
- 1975
Khan!
TV
- 1974
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Prior
The Missiles of October
U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
The Missiles of October
U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General · 2 episodes
The Dynamite Brothers
Wei Chin
China Girl
Y.C. Chan
- 1973
Sunshine
Dr. Wilde
The New Perry Mason
TV
Pueblo
Super C
- 1972
Kung Fu
Chun Yen, Yam Tin, Lin, Han Tsung · 3 episodes
Anna and the King
Doctor · 1 episode
The Carey Treatment
David Tao
Hot Connections
The Snooper
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Hsiang
- 1971
Earth II
Chinese Military Official
A Tattered Web
Police Surgeon
The Forgotten Man
Maj. Thon
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Jimi Hendrix: Experience
Old Man
- 1967
- 1966
One Spy Too Many
Prince Phanong
Destination Inner Space
Ho Lee
- 1965
- 1964
Mickey
TV
- 1963
- 1962
Ensign O'Toole
Headwaiter · 1 episode
- 1961
Dragon by the Tail
Sam Wong
- 1960
Hong Kong
Chen, Lung Poi · 1 episode
1950s
- 1959
Blood and Steel
Japanese Draftsman
- 1958
- 1957
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
TV
The Seventh Sin
Chinese Officer
China Gate
Charlie
Battle Hymn
ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
- 1956
Flight to Hong Kong
Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
The Man Called X
TV
- 1955
Crossroads
Young Sentry (uncredited) · 1 episode
Blood Alley
Communist Soldier
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Fifth Brother (uncredited)
Soldier of Fortune
Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
- 1954
The Shanghai Story
Driver (uncredited)
Dragonfly Squadron
South Korean Pilot Trainee
- 1953
General Electric Theater
Bellboy · 1 episode
- 1952
- 1951
No release date
Gimme My Money
The Maître D'
Produced 5
1990s
- 1999
Singapore Sling
Producer
- 1997
Catherine's Grove
Co-Producer
- 1990
1970s
- 1978
Teen Lust
Producer
Directed 4
1990s
- 1999
Singapore Sling
Director
1980s
- 1989
The Vineyard
Director
1970s
- 1978
Teen Lust
Director
- 1972
Hot Connections
Director
Wrote 2
2020s
- 2023
1980s
- 1989
The Vineyard
Screenplay, Story
Sound 1
2000s
- 2002
Art department 1
Appearances10
2020s
- 2022
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
Self
- 2021
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Self
- 2020
2000s
- 2007
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
Hollywood Chinese
Self
- 2003
- 2000
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Self
1960s
- 1968
Nobody's Perfect
Narrator
1950s
- 1953
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2022
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
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