James Hong

James Hong

🎂 22nd February 1929 (97 yrs) 📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Known For

Blade Runner

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.

James Hong

Movies Featuring James Hong

Pinocchio and the Water of Life

Pinocchio and the Water of Life (2025)

as (voice)
The Thundermans Return

The Thundermans Return (2024)

as Grandpa Giddy
Kung Fu Panda 4

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

as Mr. Ping (voice)
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms

The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms (2023)

as Chuck Lee
Wendell & Wild

Wendell & Wild (2022)

as Father Bests (voice)
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once

Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

as Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (2022)

as Self
Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

as Gong Gong
Turning Red

Turning Red (2022)

as Mr. Gao (voice)
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)

as Zong Shi (voice)
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021)

as Self
Batman: Soul of the Dragon

Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)

as O-Sensei (voice)
Beast Mode

Beast Mode (2020)

as Pish Rudabaker
Searching for Anna May Wong

Searching for Anna May Wong (2020)

as Self
P.O.K. Save the Island

P.O.K. Save the Island (2020)

as Head Elder
The Haunted Swordsman

The Haunted Swordsman (2019)

as The Navigator
Dropa

Dropa (2019)

as Jin
Cross: Rise of the Villains

Cross: Rise of the Villains (2019)

as Mr. Woo
Abominable

Abominable (2019)

as Yak Leader (voice)
Grand-Daddy Day Care

Grand-Daddy Day Care (2019)

as Walter
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time

The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018)

as Confucius
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest

Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest (2018)

as Mr. Ping (Voice)
Sherlock Gnomes

Sherlock Gnomes (2018)

as Salt Shaker (voice)
Unfallen

Unfallen (2017)

as Consulate
Better Criminal

Better Criminal (2016)

as Harold Fat
Fortune Cookie

Fortune Cookie (2016)

as Gui Po
Kung Fu Panda 3

Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

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

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)

as Mr. Ping (voice)
No Image

Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon (2015)

as Wizard
China, Il The Musical

China, Il The Musical (2015)

as Wise Old Monk
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest

Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)

as Dr. Zin (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Summer

The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)

as Mr. Lee
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4

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

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

Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection (2013)

as Mr. Ping (Voice)
Summoned

Summoned (2013)

as Frank
R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D. (2013)

as Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
No Image

Blunt Movie (2013)

as Travel Hang
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone

The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)

as Faleaka
Junk

Junk (2012)

as Yukio Tai
Safe

Safe (2012)

as Han Jiao
Trinity Goodheart

Trinity Goodheart (2011)

as Mr. Kwon
Kung Fu Panda 2

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

as Mr. Ping (voice)
Tattoo

Tattoo (2011)

as The Old Man
Kung Fu Panda Holiday

Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010)

as Mr. Ping (voice)
How to Make Love to a Woman

How to Make Love to a Woman (2010)

as Sifu
The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

as Mr. Wu
Adventures of Johnny Tao

Adventures of Johnny Tao (2008)

as Sifu
Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

as Mr. Ping (voice)
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)

as Self
An Accidental Christmas

An Accidental Christmas (2007)

as Rico
No Image

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling (2007)

as Self
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!

Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! (2007)

as The High Lama (voice)
Balls of Fury

Balls of Fury (2007)

as Master Wong
Hollywood Chinese

Hollywood Chinese (2007)

as Self
Shanghai Kiss

Shanghai Kiss (2007)

as Mark Liu
One Night with You

One Night with You (2006)

as Freddy
Totally Awesome

Totally Awesome (2006)

as Mr. Yamagashi
Exit 38

Exit 38 (2006)

as Dr. Shen
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman

Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman (2006)

as Monk (voice)
Dragon Dynasty

Dragon Dynasty (2006)

as Gao
American Fusion

American Fusion (2005)

as Dr. Wong
Sucker Free City

Sucker Free City (2004)

as Kwok
Latin Dragon

Latin Dragon (2004)

as Mr. Rhee
Ghost Rock

Ghost Rock (2004)

as Weng
Forbidden Warrior

Forbidden Warrior (2004)

as Muraji, The Warlord
Hero

Hero (2002)

as Qin Emperor (voice)
The Idol

The Idol (2002)

as Zao
The Biggest Fan

The Biggest Fan (2002)

as Larson
Epoch

Epoch (2001)

as Ambassador Po
The Ghost

The Ghost (2001)

as Jing's Adoptive Father
The Art of War

The Art of War (2000)

as Ambassador Wu
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000)

as Self
G-2

G-2 (1999)

as Parmenion
Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling (1999)

as Adam Chance
Breakout

Breakout (1998)

as Mr. Wang
Mulan

Mulan (1998)

as Chi Fu (voice)
Broken Vessels

Broken Vessels (1998)

as Mr. Chen
Red Corner

Red Corner (1997)

as Lin Shou
Catherine's Grove

Catherine's Grove (1997)

as Doctor Lee
McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy (1997)

as Asian Leader (uncredited)
Bloodsport III

Bloodsport III (1996)

as Master Sun
Infinity

Infinity (1996)

as Abacus Adder
South Beach Academy

South Beach Academy (1996)

as Johnny Staccato
The Secret Agent Club

The Secret Agent Club (1996)

as Mr. Yamata
Bloodsport II

Bloodsport II (1996)

as Sun
Paper Dragons

Paper Dragons (1996)

as Master Tsai
No Image

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities (1995)

as Host
Guns & Lipstick

Guns & Lipstick (1995)

as Mr. Song
Operation Dumbo Drop

Operation Dumbo Drop (1995)

as Y B'ham
Triplecross

Triplecross (1995)

as Old Chinese Man
Gladiator Cop

Gladiator Cop (1995)

as Parmenion
Tank Girl

Tank Girl (1995)

as Che'tsai
Cyber Bandits

Cyber Bandits (1995)

as Tojo Yokohama
Bad Company

Bad Company (1995)

as Bobby Birdsong
Operation Golden Phoenix

Operation Golden Phoenix (1994)

as Mister Chang
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery

Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery (1994)

as Nathan
The Shadow

The Shadow (1994)

as Li Peng
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.

Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A. (1994)

as Master Sun
Silent Fury

Silent Fury (1994)

Wayne's World 2

Wayne's World 2 (1993)

as Jeff Wong
Bethune: The Making of a Hero

Bethune: The Making of a Hero (1993)

L.A. Goddess

L.A. Goddess (1993)

as Edward
Talons of the Eagle

Talons of the Eagle (1992)

as Mr. Li
Joker's Wild

Joker's Wild (1992)

as Boomer
Merlin

Merlin (1992)

as Leong Tao
Missing Pieces

Missing Pieces (1992)

as Chang
Goodbye Paradise

Goodbye Paradise (1991)

as Cook
Mystery Date

Mystery Date (1991)

as Fortune Teller
The Crime Lords

The Crime Lords (1991)

as Ling
The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon (1991)

as Yung
Too Much Sun

Too Much Sun (1991)

as Frank, Sr.
Partners in Life

Partners in Life (1990)

as M.C.
The Two Jakes

The Two Jakes (1990)

as Kahn
Framed

Framed (1990)

as Mr. Chew
Dragonfight

Dragonfight (1990)

as Asawa
No Image

Last Flight Out (1990)

as Insp. Quang
Caged Fury

Caged Fury (1990)

as Detective Randall Stoner
Shadowzone

Shadowzone (1990)

as Dr. Van Fleet
Tango & Cash

Tango & Cash (1989)

as Quan
The Jitters

The Jitters (1989)

as Tony Yang Sr.
The Vineyard

The Vineyard (1989)

as Dr. Elson Po
The Rocket Boy

The Rocket Boy (1989)

as Mr. Wong
Deadlock

Deadlock (1989)

as Arman Benru
The Karen Carpenter Story

The Karen Carpenter Story (1989)

as Dr. Dentworth
Question of Faith

Question of Faith (1988)

as Li
Hot to Trot

Hot to Trot (1988)

as Boss
Vice Versa

Vice Versa (1988)

as Kwo
Tax Season

Tax Season (1988)

as Mr. Tagasaki
China Girl

China Girl (1987)

as Gung Tu
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)

as Snotty
Harry's Hong Kong

Harry's Hong Kong (1987)

as Mr. Yu
Black Widow

Black Widow (1987)

as H. Shin
The Golden Child

The Golden Child (1986)

as Doctor Hong
Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

as David Lo Pan
Blade in Hong Kong

Blade in Hong Kong (1985)

as Key Tam
Missing in Action

Missing in Action (1984)

as Gen. Trau
Ninja III: The Domination

Ninja III: The Domination (1984)

as Miyashima
China Rose

China Rose (1983)

as Professor Chen
Breathless

Breathless (1983)

as Grocer
Inspector Perez

Inspector Perez (1983)

as Benson Liu
Yes, Giorgio

Yes, Giorgio (1982)

as Kwan
Blade Runner

Blade Runner (1982)

as Chew
The Letter

The Letter (1982)

as Old Man
True Confessions

True Confessions (1981)

as Coroner Wong
So Fine

So Fine (1981)

as Asian Man #1
The Return of Frank Cannon

The Return of Frank Cannon (1980)

as Yutong
Airplane!

Airplane! (1980)

as Japanese General
The Hustler of Muscle Beach

The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)

as Desk Clerk
When Hell Was in Session

When Hell Was in Session (1979)

as Nguyen
The In-Laws

The In-Laws (1979)

as Bing Wong
Mandrake

Mandrake (1979)

as Theron
My Husband Is Missing

My Husband Is Missing (1978)

as Quan Dong
No Image

Libra (1978)

as Dr. Chin
Go Tell the Spartans

Go Tell the Spartans (1978)

as The Old Man
No Image

Last of the Good Guys (1978)

as Japanese Man
Dr. Scorpion

Dr. Scorpion (1978)

as Ho Chin
The World's Greatest Lover

The World's Greatest Lover (1977)

as Yes Man #3
Panic in Echo Park

Panic in Echo Park (1977)

as Larry Lee
Bethune

Bethune (1977)

as General Nieh
Bound for Glory

Bound for Glory (1976)

as Chili Joint Owner
No Deposit, No Return

No Deposit, No Return (1976)

as Ming Lo
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders

Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders (1974)

as Prior
The Missiles of October

The Missiles of October (1974)

as U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
Chinatown

Chinatown (1974)

as Evelyn's Butler
The Dynamite Brothers

The Dynamite Brothers (1974)

as Wei Chin
China Girl

China Girl (1974)

as Y.C. Chan
Sunshine

Sunshine (1973)

as Dr. Wilde
Pueblo

Pueblo (1973)

as Super C
The Carey Treatment

The Carey Treatment (1972)

as David Tao
Hot Connections

Hot Connections (1972)

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

Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon (1972)

as Hsiang
Earth II

Earth II (1971)

as Chinese Military Official
A Tattered Web

A Tattered Web (1971)

as Police Surgeon
The Forgotten Man

The Forgotten Man (1971)

as Maj. Thon
Fearless Fighters

Fearless Fighters (1971)

as One Man Army (voice, English dub)
The Hawaiians

The Hawaiians (1970)

as Ti Chong
Colossus: The Forbin Project

Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)

as Dr. Chin
The Bamboo Saucer

The Bamboo Saucer (1968)

as Archibald
Nobody's Perfect

Nobody's Perfect (1968)

as Narrator
Jimi Hendrix: Experience

Jimi Hendrix: Experience (1968)

as Old Man
The Sand Pebbles

The Sand Pebbles (1966)

as Victor Shu
One Spy Too Many

One Spy Too Many (1966)

as Prince Phanong
Destination Inner Space

Destination Inner Space (1966)

as Ho Lee
The Satan Bug

The Satan Bug (1965)

as Dr. Yang
Flower Drum Song

Flower Drum Song (1961)

as Headwaiter
Dragon by the Tail

Dragon by the Tail (1961)

as Sam Wong
The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor (1960)

as Narrator / Mizuno
Never So Few

Never So Few (1959)

as General Chao
Blood and Steel

Blood and Steel (1959)

as Japanese Draftsman
No Image

Nightmare at Ground Zero (1958)

as Soldier
The Seventh Sin

The Seventh Sin (1957)

as Chinese Officer
China Gate

China Gate (1957)

as Charlie
Battle Hymn

Battle Hymn (1957)

as ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
Flight to Hong Kong

Flight to Hong Kong (1956)

as Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)

as Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara (voice) (uncredited)
Blood Alley

Blood Alley (1955)

as Communist Soldier
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955)

as Fifth Brother (uncredited)
Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune (1955)

as Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
The Shanghai Story

The Shanghai Story (1954)

as Driver (uncredited)
Dragonfly Squadron

Dragonfly Squadron (1954)

as South Korean Pilot Trainee
Gimme My Money

Gimme My Money (N/A)

as The Maître D'