James Hong
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Sweatshop Owner
1999
Series
Friends
Hoshi
1994
Series
Bones
Joseph Han
2005
Series
Hawaii Five-0
Jin Leung
2010
Series
The Blacklist
The Coroner
2013
Series
Regular Show
Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
2010
Series
Regular Show
Keith (voice)
2010
Series
Regular Show
Warlock / Manager (voice)
2010
Series
Teen Titans Go!
Turtle (voice)
2013
Series
The X-Files
Hard-Faced Man
1993
Series
The West Wing
Chinese Ambassador
1999
Series
Seinfeld
Maître d'
1989
Series
Perry Mason
Dean Chang
1957
Series
Perry Mason
Louis Kew
1957
Series
Charmed
Zen Master
1998
Series
The King of Queens
Mr. Soo
1998
Series
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
William May
2013
Series
Chicago Hope
Dr. Tsu
1994
Series
Elementary
Meng Zhou
2012
Series
Hunter
Chang
1984
Series
Hunter
Henry Chin
1984
Series
The Fugitive
Edward Hee
1963
Series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Ho Chan (voice)
2012
Series
Diagnosis: Murder
Qwan Lok
1993
Series
Bonanza
Hop Sing's #3 Cousin
1959
Series
Bonanza
Hop Sing's Cousin
1959
Series
Malcolm in the Middle
Mr. Li
2000
Series
The A-Team
Byron Fong / General Chow
1983
Series
The A-Team
Wan Chu
1983
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
2 Broke Girls
Mr. Chang
2011
Series
Dexter's Laboratory
Mr. Chau (voice)
1996
Series
Dexter's Laboratory
RA (voice)
1996
Series
The Big Bang Theory
Chen
2007
Series
MacGyver
Kuang
1985
Series
MacGyver
Lee Wenying
1985
Series
MacGyver
Commissioner Chu
1985
Series
Ironside
1967
Series
Miami Vice
Riochi Tanaka
1984
Series
Las Vegas
Monk Soli Tendar
2003
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Han
1980
Series
Dragnet
1951
Series
The Practice
Min Wong
1997
Series
Hawaii Five-O
James Watanu
1968
Series
Hawaii Five-O
Tot Kee
1968
Series
Hawaii Five-O
Eric Ling
1968
Series
Hawaii Five-O
Soong Chien
1968
Series
Mission: Impossible
Yin
1966
Series
Dynasty
1981
Series
Charlie's Angels
Prof. Perkins
1976
Series
Wagon Train
Ceong Wai Kok
1957
Series
Chuck
Ben Lo Pan
2007
Series
The Division
Chinese Businessman
2001
Series
The Division
Professor Carson Chen
2001
Series
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Series
Home Improvement
Dave
1991
Series
Jackie Chan Adventures
Daolon Wong (voice)
2000
Series
Falcon Crest
Charles Fong
1981
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Tashi (voice)
2005
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mayor Tong (voice)
2005
Series
Taxi
Wealthy Passenger
1978
Series
The Drew Carey Show
Government Worker
1995
Film
Turning Red
Mr. Gao (voice)
2022
Series
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Grandfather Chow
1993
Series
American Playhouse
Fong
1982
Series
Star Wars Rebels
Azmorigan (voice)
2014
Series
The Rockford Files
Forensic Expert Kumagi
1974
Series
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Series
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Chen (voice)
2010
Series
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Chen / Red Wizard (voice)
2010
Series
St. Elsewhere
Mr. Wong
1982
Series
Hart to Hart
Holy Man
1979
Film
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Gong Gong
2022
Series
Who's the Boss?
1984
Series
Airwolf
General Rangavara
1984
Series
The Bob Newhart Show
The Man
1972
Series
Teen Titans
Professor Chang (voice)
2003
Series
T. J. Hooker
Dr. Lou Hong
1982
Series
T. J. Hooker
Mr. Hong
1982
Series
Nash Bridges
Terry Wong
1996
Film
Kung Fu Panda
Mr. Ping (voice)
2008
Film
Blade Runner
Chew
1982
Series
I Dream of Jeannie
Chan
1965
Series
Murphy Brown
Supervisor Monk
1988
Series
Starsky & Hutch
Su Long
1975
Series
Cannon
1971
Series
The Equalizer
Sirit Bansari
1985
Series
Jake and the Fatman
Hiram
1987
Series
Ellen
The Waiter
1994
Series
All in the Family
Doctor (uncredited)
1971
Series
Four Star Playhouse
Cpl. Ikura
1952
Series
Cagney & Lacey
Mr. Nguyen
1982
Series
The Pretender
Mr. Lee
1996
Series
Zorro
1957
Film
Kung Fu Panda 4
Mr. Ping (voice)
2024
Series
Millennium
Monk
1996
Series
Peter Gunn
1958
Series
Ben Casey
Harry Lee
1961
Film
Mulan
Chi Fu (voice)
1998
Series
The F.B.I.
Tom Kagawa
1965
Series
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Mr. Chen
1989
Series
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Gardener
1989
Series
Tales from the Darkside
Chow Ting
1984
Series
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Mr. Ping (voice)
2011
Series
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Mr. Ping (voice)
2022
Series
Key & Peele
Mr. Shin
2012
Series
The Outer Limits
Wen Li
1963
Series
Chowder
Lo Mein (voice)
2007
Film
Kung Fu Panda 2
Mr. Ping (voice)
2011
Series
The Bionic Woman
1976
Series
Tour of Duty
Quang
1987
Series
Tour of Duty
Jimmy
1987
Series
Baretta
1975
Series
Martial Law
Mayor Chang Yen
1998
Series
Martial Law
Weng Chu
1998
Series
Zoey 101
Mr. Takato
2005
Series
The Oscars
Self
1953
Series
The Rookies
1972
Series
Bat Masterson
Ching Sun
1958
Series
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Dalai Lama
1993
Series
Hawaiian Eye
1959
Series
Hawaiian Eye
Hop Toy
1959
Film
Kung Fu Panda 3
Mr. Ping (voice)
2016
Series
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Series
Generator Rex
2010
Series
One Step Beyond
Tour Guide
1959
Series
Family Affair
1966
Film
Airplane!
Japanese General
1980
Series
China Beach
1988
Series
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Young Man
1957
Series
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Chung Lin
1957
Series
Adventures in Paradise
Lim Fong
1959
Series
Adventures in Paradise
Kim Fong
1959
Series
Here's Lucy
Lee Wong
1968
Series
A.N.T. Farm
Kenny
2011
Series
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Series
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Prince Phanong
1964
Series
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Mr. Chang
1964
Series
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Grandpa (voice)
2023
Series
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Grandpa / Wing Medicine Customer (voice)
2023
Series
Sugarfoot
Hatchetman
1957
Series
War of the Worlds
Soo Tak
1988
Series
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Series
The Streets of San Francisco
Robert Lee
1972
Series
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Windmill Monster (voice)
2014
Series
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Lee Pow
1993
Series
The Millionaire
Lee - Waiter
1955
Series
Switch
Wang
1975
Series
McMillan & Wife
James Hong
1971
Series
Pair of Kings
Head Elder
2010
Series
Pair of Kings
Shaman
2010
Series
Pair of Kings
Judge
2010
Series
Pair of Kings
Timothy Kalooka-Khan
2010
Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Baba / Mr. Sung (voice)
1995
Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Emperor (voice)
1995
Series
Forever Knight
1992
Series
Crazy like a Fox
1984
Series
Wonder Woman
Oshima
1975
Series
Tombstone Territory
Lum Chen
1957
Series
Harry O
1974
Series
Checkmate
Louis Quong
1960
Film
Big Trouble in Little China
David Lo Pan
1986
Series
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Uncle Eddie (voice)
2005
Film
Chinatown
Evelyn's Butler
1974
Film
R.I.P.D.
Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
2013
Series
China, IL
Wise Old Monk (voice)
2011
Series
Malcolm & Eddie
1996
Film
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Mr. Wu
2008
Film
Abominable
Yak Leader (voice)
2019
Series
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Sam Wong
1960
Series
10-8: Officers on Duty
Min
2003
Series
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Col. Ikuda
1976
Series
American Born Chinese
Jade Emperor
2023
Series
Rush Hour
Dragon
2016
Series
Booker
Mr. Jaycom
1989
Series
The Muppets Mayhem
Chef Dan
2023
Film
Tango & Cash
Quan
1989
Film
Tank Girl
Che'tsai
1995
Series
Johnny Ringo
Charlie Chung
1959
Series
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
Katzmer (voice)
1993
Series
87th Precinct
Mike II
1961
Series
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
2004
Series
The Bill Cosby Show
Doctor #2
1969
Series
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Mr. Ping (voice)
2018
Film
Safe
Han Jiao
2012
CBS Playhouse
Vietnamese Lieutenant
1966
Series
Stingray
1985
Film
The Art of War
Ambassador Wu
2000
Film
Red Corner
Lin Shou
1997
Film
The Shadow
Li Peng
1994
Series
Marco Polo
Phags Pa
1982
Film
Wendell & Wild
Father Bests (voice)
2022
Series
S.W.A.T.
1975
Film
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Zong Shi (voice)
2021
Series
Hong Kong
Chen
1960
Series
Hong Kong
Lung Poi
1960
Series
The Loop
Chen Ming
2006
Film
Wayne's World 2
Jeff Wong
1993
Series
The Lloyd Bridges Show
Priest
1962
Series
Anna and the King
Doctor
1972
Film
Vice Versa
Kwo
1988
Film
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
Confucius
2018
Series
The First Family
Benny
2012
Series
Ensign O'Toole
Headwaiter
1962
Film
Sherlock Gnomes
Salt Shaker (voice)
2018
Series
The Islanders
Wu Pan
1960
Film
Black Widow
Shin
1987
Film
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Mr. Ping (voice)
2010
Film
Missing in Action
Gen. Trau
1984
Film
The Thundermans Return
Grandpa Giddy
2024
Film
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
O-Sensei (voice)
2021
Series
Manimal
Grandfather Tan
1983
Series
The Chronicle
David Lo Pan
2001
Film
Breathless
Grocer
1983
Film
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Mr. Ping (voice)
2016
Series
Gigantic
Restaurant Owner
2010
Series
Nasty Boys
Oscar
1990
Film
The Golden Child
Doctor Hong
1986
Film
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)
1956
Film
The In-Laws
Bing Wong
1979
Series
Andy Barker, P.I.
Jon Leibowitz
2007
Film
The Sand Pebbles
Victor Shu
1966
Film
Balls of Fury
Master Wong
2007
Series
Twenty Good Years
Dr. Fong (uncredited)
2006
Film
The Two Jakes
Kahn
1990
Film
Never So Few
General Chao
1959
Film
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
The High Lama (voice)
2007
Film
Blood Alley
Communist Soldier
1955
Series
Incredible Crew
2012
Series
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
1980
Film
Colossus: The Forbin Project
Dr. Chin
1970
Series
The Man Called X
1956
Series
Letter to Loretta
Lee Chan
1953
Film
True Confessions
Coroner Wong
1981
Film
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Dr. Zin (voice)
2015
Film
So Fine
Asian Man #1
1981
Series
In Case of Emergency
2007
Film
Bad Company
Bobby Birdsong
1995
Film
You Can't Win
Old Chinese Man
2026
Film
Forbidden Warrior
Muraji, The Warlord
2004
Film
Infinity
Abacus Adder
1996
Series
The New Perry Mason
1973
Series
Mickey
1964
Film
Bloodsport II
Sun
1996
Film
The Satan Bug
Dr. Yang
1965
Film
Caged Fury
Detective Randall Stoner
1990
Series
Brotherhood of the Rose
Col. Chan
1989
Film
McHale's Navy
Asian Leader (uncredited)
1997
Film
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Snotty
1987
Film
Operation Dumbo Drop
Y B'ham
1995
Film
Ninja III: The Domination
Miyashima
1984
Film
Bloodsport III
Master Sun
1996
Film
Mystery Date
Fortune Teller
1991
Film
The World's Greatest Lover
Yes Man #3
1977
Film
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
2007
Series
Poorly Drawn Lines
Mr. Tran
2021
Film
Too Much Sun
Frank, Sr.
1991
Series
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
1957
Film
The Hawaiians
Ti Chong
1970
Film
China Girl
Gung Tu
1987
Film
Cross: Rise of the Villains
Mr. Woo
2019
Film
The Perfect Weapon
Yung
1991
Film
How to Make Love to a Woman
Sifu
2010
Film
Battle Hymn
ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
1957
Film
The Jitters
Tony Yang Sr.
1989
Film
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Fifth Brother (uncredited)
1955
Film
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
Faleaka
2013
Film
Hot to Trot
Boss
1988
Film
Epoch
Ambassador Po
2001
Film
Fearless Fighters
One Man Army (voice, English dub)
1971
Film
Go Tell the Spartans
The Old Man
1978
Series
Khan!
1975
Film
China Gate
Charlie
1957
Film
Yes, Giorgio
Kwan
1982
Film
Question of Faith
Li
1988
Film
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
Chuck Lee
2023
Film
The Carey Treatment
David Tao
1972
Film
One Spy Too Many
Prince Phanong
1966
Film
Tattoo
The Old Man
2011
Film
The Ghost
Jing's Adoptive Father
2001
Film
Bound for Glory
Chili Joint Owner
1976
Film
Talons of the Eagle
Mr. Li
1992
Film
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Self
2021
Film
The Vineyard
Dr. Elson Po
1989
Film
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Prior
1974
Film
Unfallen
Consulate
2017
Film
Sunshine
Dr. Wilde
1973
Film
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Mr. Ping (Voice)
2013
Film
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Walter
2019
Film
No Deposit, No Return
Ming Lo
1976
Film
Soldier of Fortune
Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
1955
Series
Jigsaw John
Frank Chen
1976
Film
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Hsiang
1972
Film
Bethune
General Nieh
1977
Film
Flower Drum Song
Headwaiter
1961
Film
The Bamboo Saucer
Archibald
1968
Film
Harry's Hong Kong
Mr. Yu
1987
Blunt Movie
Travel Hang
2013
Film
Trinity Goodheart
Mr. Kwon
2011
Film
An Accidental Christmas
Rico
2007
Film
Singapore Sling
Adam Chance
1999
Film
The Karen Carpenter Story
Dr. Dentworth
1989
Film
China, Il The Musical
Wise Old Monk
2015
Film
The Rocket Boy
Mr. Wong
1989
Film
Dragon Dynasty
Gao
2006
Lost at Home
2003
Film
When Hell Was in Session
Nguyen
1979
Film
Shanghai Kiss
Mark Liu
2007
Film
Shadowzone
Dr. Van Fleet
1990
Film
The Dog Who Saved Summer
Mr. Lee
2015
Film
Summoned
Frank
2013
Film
Hot Connections
The Snooper
1972
Film
Flight to Hong Kong
Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
1956
Series
The Missiles of October
U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General
1974
Film
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
(voice)
2025
Film
Ghost Rock
Weng
2004
Film
Totally Awesome
Mr. Yamagashi
2006
Film
The Dynamite Brothers
Wei Chin
1974
Film
Dropa
Jin
2019
Film
Latin Dragon
Mr. Rhee
2004
Film
Joker's Wild
Boomer
1992
Film
Hollywood Chinese
Self
2007
Film
Guns & Lipstick
Mr. Song
1995
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Soldier
1958
Film
South Beach Academy
Johnny Staccato
1996
Film
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Self
2000
Film
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
1993
Film
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
Self
2022
Film
Gladiator Cop
Parmenion
1995
Film
Nobody's Perfect
Narrator
1968
Libra
Dr. Chin
1978
Film
Sucker Free City
Kwok
2004
Film
The Secret Agent Club
Mr. Yamata
1996
Film
Earth II
Chinese Military Official
1971
Last Flight Out
Insp. Quang
1990
Film
The Idol
Zao
2002
Film
Adventures of Johnny Tao
Sifu
2008
Film
The Forgotten Man
Maj. Thon
1971
Film
Beast Mode
Pish Rudabaker
2020
Film
The Missiles of October
U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
1974
Film
American Fusion
Dr. Wong
2005
Film
The Seventh Sin
Chinese Officer
1957
Film
Inspector Perez
Benson Liu
1983
Film
Operation Golden Phoenix
Mister Chang
1994
Film
Merlin
Leong Tao
1992
Film
The Shanghai Story
Driver (uncredited)
1954
Film
Dragonfly Squadron
South Korean Pilot Trainee
1954
Film
Missing Pieces
Chang
1992
Film
Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury'
2007
Film
One Night with You
Freddy
2006
Film
Pueblo
Super C
1973
Film
Broken Vessels
Mr. Chen
1998
Film
Framed
Mr. Chew
1990
Film
Deadlock
Arman Benru
1989
Film
Destination Inner Space
Ho Lee
1966
Film
Goodbye Paradise
Cook
1991
Film
Panic in Echo Park
Larry Lee
1977
Film
The Return of Frank Cannon
Yutong
1980
Film
Better Criminal
Harold Fat
2016
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Self
2007
Film
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery
Nathan
1994
Film
Junk
Yukio Tai
2012
Film
L.A. Goddess
Edward
1993
Film
China Rose
Professor Chen
1983
Series
Kung Fu
Chun Yen
1972
Series
Kung Fu
Yam Tin
1972
Series
Kung Fu
Lin
1972
Series
Kung Fu
Han Tsung
1972
Film
The Crime Lords
Ling
1991
Film
The Biggest Fan
Larson
2002
Film
Searching for Anna May Wong
Self
2020
Film
Mandrake
Theron
1979
Film
Partners in Life
M.C.
1990
Film
Triplecross
Old Chinese Man
1995
Film
Cyber Bandits
Tojo Yokohama
1995
Film
A Tattered Web
Police Surgeon
1971
Film
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Monk (voice)
2006
Film
Tax Season
Mr. Tagasaki
1988
Last of the Good Guys
Japanese Man
1978
Film
P.O.K. Save the Island
Head Elder
2020
Film
G-2
Parmenion
1999
Film
Blade in Hong Kong
Key Tam
1985
Film
Dragon by the Tail
Sam Wong
1961
Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
Wizard
2015
Film
Blood and Steel
Japanese Draftsman
1959
Film
Dr. Scorpion
Ho Chin
1978
Film
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest
Mr. Ping (Voice)
2018
Film
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage
Self
2022
Film
Paper Dragons
Master Tsai
1996
Film
My Husband Is Missing
Quan Dong
1978
Film
The Letter
Old Man
1982
Film
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Desk Clerk
1980
Series
Beauty and the Beast
Chiang Lo Yi
1987
Film
Dragonfight
Asawa
1990
Film
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
Mr. Ping (voice)
2014
Film
Gimme My Money
The Maître D'
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Host
1995
Film
Fortune Cookie
Gui Po
2016
Film
Catherine's Grove
Doctor Lee
1997
Film
Breakout
Mr. Wang
1998
Film
Silent Fury
1994
Film
Under the Balls: The Life of a Ball Wrangler
2007
Film
The Haunted Swordsman
The Navigator
2019
Film
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.
Master Sun
1994
Film
Jimi Hendrix: Experience
Old Man
1968
Film
Exit 38
Dr. Shen
2006
Film
China Girl
Y.C. Chan
1974