Actor · Director · Writer

James Hong

James Hong appears in 206 titles on Nahoko (72 movies and 134 TV shows), released between 1972 and 2024. Best known for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Kung Fu Panda and Kung Fu Panda 2.

Born: 22 February 1929 (97 years old)
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Also known as: James Young, 吴汉章, جیمز هانگ
Activities: Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
Nationality: United States

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Known for

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

★ 7.7

Everything Everywhere All at Once2022

★ 7.6

Kung Fu Panda2008

★ 7.3

Kung Fu Panda 22011

★ 7.7

Mulan1998

★ 5.5

The Day the Earth Stood Still2008

★ 7.2

Big Trouble in Little China1986

★ 5.6

R.I.P.D.2013

★ 6.5

Safe2012

★ 6.4

Tango & Cash1989

★ 6.2

Wayne's World 21993

★ 6.3

Kung Fu Panda 42024

★ 6.0

The Golden Child1986

Where to watch

United States

147 of their 206 titles are streaming right now in United States.

Stream

Disney+15+31

Availability: JustWatch · TMDB

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.

Career in figures

Career

Active since: 1954
Titles on Nahoko: 72 movies and 134 TV shows
Main genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Ratings and box office

Average rating: ★ 6.4 IMDb
Most voted: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Box office: $3.2B, led by Kung Fu Panda 2 ($665.7M)

Frequent collaborators

Richard Gere2 titles together

M. Emmet Walsh2 titles together

Kurt Russell2 titles together

Victor Wong2 titles together

Christopher Walken2 titles together

Filmography 206

2024

Kung Fu Panda 4MovieMovie · as Mr. Ping (voice)★ 6.3
The Thundermans ReturnMovieMovie · as Grandpa Giddy★ 5.1

2023

American Born ChineseTV showTV show · as Jade Emperor · 1 episode★ 7.0
The Muppets MayhemTV showTV show · as Chef Dan · 1 episode★ 7.9

2022

Everything Everywhere All at OnceMovieMovie · as Gong Gong★ 7.7
Turning RedMovieMovie · as Mr. Gao (voice)★ 6.9
Wendell & WildMovieMovie · as Father Bests (voice)★ 6.4
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon KnightTV showTV show · as Mr. Ping (voice) · 42 episodes★ 6.1
Gremlins: Secrets of the MogwaiTV showTV show · as Grandpa / Grandpa / Wing Medicine Customer (voice) · 5 episodes★ 6.8

2021

Batman: Soul of the DragonMovieMovie · as O-Sensei (voice)Rent/Buy★ 6.1
Trollhunters: Rise of the TitansMovieMovie · as Zong Shi (voice)★ 6.6

2020

Beast ModeMovieMovie · as Pish Rudabaker★ 3.7

2019

AbominableMovieMovie · as Yak Leader (voice)Rent/Buy★ 7.0

2018

Sherlock GnomesMovieMovie · as Salt Shaker (voice)★ 5.3
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of DestinyTV showTV show · as Mr. Ping (voice) · 13 episodes★ 7.1

2016

Kung Fu Panda 3MovieMovie · as Mr. Ping (voice)★ 7.1
Rush HourTV showTV show · as Dragon · 3 episodesRent/Buy★ 5.6

2014

Star Wars: RebelsTV showTV show · as Azmorigan (voice) · 3 episodes★ 8.1
Mike Tyson MysteriesTV showTV show · as Wang Jing / Professor Hong (voice) · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 8.2
Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroTV showTV show · as Windmill Monster (voice) · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.9

2013

The BlacklistTV showTV show · as The Coroner · 1 episode★ 7.9
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.TV showTV show · as William May · 1 episode★ 7.5
R.I.P.D.MovieMovie · as Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen★ 5.6
Teen Titans Go!TV showTV show · as Turtle (voice) · 5 episodes★ 5.8
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy StoneMovieMovie · as Faleaka★ 4.9

2012

ElementaryTV showTV show · as Meng Zhou · 1 episode★ 7.9
SafeMovieMovie · as Han Jiao★ 6.5
Key and PeeleTV showTV show · as Mr. Shin · 1 episode★ 8.3
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTV showTV show · as Ho Chan (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.9

2011

Kung Fu Panda 2MovieMovie · as Mr. Ping (voice)★ 7.3
2 Broke GirlsTV showTV show · as Mr. Chang · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.7
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessTV showTV show · as Mr. Ping (voice) · 80 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.0
A.N.T. FarmTV showTV show · as Kenny · 1 episode★ 5.3

2010

Hawaii Five-0TV showTV show · as Jin Leung · 1 episode★ 7.4
Regular ShowTV showTV show · as Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler / Keith / Warlock / Manager (voice) · 1 episode★ 8.6
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedTV showTV show · as Chen / Chen / Red Wizard (voice) · 1 episode★ 8.2
Generator RexTV showTV showRent/Buy★ 7.7
Pair of KingsTV showTV show · as Head Elder / Shaman / Judge / Timothy Kalooka-Khan · 3 episodes★ 5.9
How to Make Love to a WomanMovieMovie · as Sifu★ 4.1

2008

Kung Fu PandaMovieMovie · as Mr. Ping (voice)★ 7.6
The Day the Earth Stood StillMovieMovie · as Mr. Wu★ 5.5
China, ILTV showTV show · as Wise Old Monk (voice) · 10 episodes★ 7.1

2007

The Big Bang TheoryTV showTV show · as Chen · 2 episodes★ 8.1
ChuckTV showTV show · as Ben Lo Pan · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 8.2
Balls of FuryMovieMovie · as Master Wong★ 5.4
ChowderTV showTV show · as Lo Mein (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.3
Shanghai KissMovieMovie · as Mark Liu★ 6.6

2006

The LoopTV showTV show · as Chen Ming · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.3

2005

Avatar: The Last AirbenderTV showTV show · as Tashi / Mayor Tong (voice) · 1 episode★ 9.3
BonesTV showTV show · as Joseph Han · 1 episode★ 7.8
Zoey 101TV showTV show · as Mr. Takato · 2 episodes★ 6.3
The Life and Times of Juniper LeeTV showTV show · as Uncle Eddie (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.5

2004

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!TV showTV show★ 6.5

2003

Teen TitansTV showTV show · as Professor Chang (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.9
Las VegasTV showTV show · as Monk Soli Tendar · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.4

2000

Malcolm in the MiddleTV showTV show · as Mr. Li · 1 episode★ 8.2
The Art of WarMovieMovie · as Ambassador Wu★ 5.7
Jackie Chan AdventuresTV showTV show · as Daolon Wong (voice) · 18 episodes★ 7.4

1999

The West WingTV showTV show · as Chinese Ambassador · 2 episodes★ 8.9

1998

MulanMovieMovie · as Chi Fu (voice)★ 7.7
CharmedTV showTV show · as Zen Master · 1 episode★ 7.2
The King of QueensTV showTV show · as Mr. Soo · 1 episode★ 7.4
Martial LawTV showTV show · as Mayor Chang Yen / Weng Chu · 2 episodes★ 6.9

1997

Red CornerMovieMovie · as Lin Shou★ 6.3
The PracticeTV showTV show · as Min Wong · 1 episode★ 7.7
McHale's NavyMovieMovie · as Asian Leader (uncredited)★ 4.6
DavidTV showTV show · as Sweatshop Owner · 1 episode★ 6.9

1996

Dexter's LaboratoryTV showTV show · as Mr. Chau / RA (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.8
The PretenderTV showTV show · as Mr. Lee · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.5
MillenniumTV showTV show · as Monk · 1 episode★ 7.9
Nash BridgesTV showTV show · as Terry Wong · 1 episode★ 6.8
Bloodsport 2MovieMovie · as Sun★ 4.9
Malcolm & EddieTV showTV show★ 6.7
The Secret Agent ClubMovieMovie · as Mr. Yamata★ 3.5

1995

Tank GirlMovieMovie · as Che'tsai★ 5.4
The Drew Carey ShowTV showTV show · as Government Worker · 1 episode★ 6.9
Operation Dumbo DropMovieMovie · as Y B'ham★ 5.3
Bad CompanyMovieMovie · as Bobby Birdsong★ 5.4
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV showTV show · as Baba / Mr. Sung / The Emperor (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.9
Gladiator CopMovieMovie · as Parmenion★ 3.2

1994

FriendsTV showTV show · as Hoshi · 1 episode★ 8.8
The ShadowMovieMovie · as Li Peng★ 6.1
EllenTV showTV show · as The Waiter · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.1
Chicago HopeTV showTV show · as Dr. Tsu · 1 episode★ 6.9

1993

The X-FilesTV showTV show · as Hard-Faced Man · 1 episode★ 8.6
Wayne's World 2MovieMovie · as Jeff Wong★ 6.2
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV showTV show · as Grandfather Chow · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.7
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.TV showTV show · as Lee Pow · 3 episodesRent/Buy★ 8.3
Diagnosis MurderTV showTV show · as Qwan Lok · 1 episode★ 6.9
Swat Kats: The Radical SquadronTV showTV show · as Katzmer (voice) · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 8.4
Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesTV showTV show · as Dalai Lama · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 6.5

1992

Forever KnightTV showTV show★ 7.6

1991

Home ImprovementTV showTV show · as Dave · 1 episode★ 7.3
The Perfect WeaponMovieMovie · as YungRent/Buy★ 6.0
Mystery DateMovieMovie · as Fortune Teller★ 6.0

1990

The Two JakesMovieMovie · as Kahn★ 6.1
ShadowzoneMovieMovie · as Dr. Van Fleet★ 5.0
Caged FuryMovieMovie · as Detective Randall Stoner★ 4.0

1989

SeinfeldTV showTV show · as Maître d' · 1 episode★ 8.8
Tango & CashMovieMovie · as Quan★ 6.4
Doogie Howser, M.D.TV showTV show · as Mr. Chen / Gardener · 2 episodes★ 6.5
The VineyardMovieMovie · as Dr. Elson Po · Director · Writer · Story★ 4.7
BookerTV showTV show · as Mr. Jaycom · 1 episode★ 6.3
Brotherhood of the RoseTV showTV show · as Col. Chan · 2 episodes★ 6.8

1988

Murphy BrownTV showTV show · as Supervisor Monk · 1 episode★ 7.0
Vice VersaMovieMovie · as Kwo★ 6.0
China BeachTV showTV showRent/Buy★ 8.2
Hot to TrotMovieMovie · as Boss★ 4.5
War of the WorldsTV showTV show · as Soo Tak · 1 episode★ 6.5

1987

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in ParadiseMovieMovie · as SnottyRent/Buy★ 5.1
Black WidowMovieMovie · as Shin★ 6.4
Beauty and the BeastTV showTV show · as Chiang Lo Yi · 1 episode★ 7.0
Tour of DutyTV showTV show · as Quang / Jimmy · 2 episodes★ 8.3
Jake and the FatmanTV showTV show · as Hiram · 1 episode★ 6.4
China GirlMovieMovie · as Gung Tu★ 6.3

1986

Big Trouble in Little ChinaMovieMovie · as David Lo Pan★ 7.2
The Golden ChildMovieMovie · as Doctor Hong★ 6.0
StingrayTV showTV show★ 7.4

1985

MacGyverTV showTV show · as Kuang / Lee Wenying / Commissioner Chu · 2 episodes★ 7.6
The EqualizerTV showTV show · as Sirit Bansari · 1 episode★ 7.8

1984

Miami ViceTV showTV show · as Riochi Tanaka · 1 episode★ 7.6
Missing in ActionMovieMovie · as Gen. Trau★ 5.5
Who's the Boss?TV showTV show★ 6.6
AirwolfTV showTV show · as General Rangavara · 1 episode★ 6.7
HunterTV showTV show · as Chang / Henry Chin · 1 episode★ 6.9
Ninja III: The DominationMovieMovie · as Miyashima★ 5.4
Crazy Like a FoxTV showTV show★ 7.0

1983

The A-TeamTV showTV show · as Byron Fong / General Chow / Wan Chu · 1 episode★ 7.5
BreathlessMovieMovie · as Grocer★ 6.0
Tales from the DarksideTV showTV show · as Chow Ting · 1 episode★ 7.4
ManimalTV showTV show · as Grandfather Tan · 1 episode★ 6.5

1982

Blade RunnerMovieMovie · as ChewRent/Buy★ 8.1
St. ElsewhereTV showTV show · as Mr. Wong · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 8.0
T.J. HookerTV showTV show · as Dr. Lou Hong / Mr. Hong · 2 episodes★ 6.1
Marco PoloTV showTV show · as Phags Pa · 4 episodes★ 7.7

1981

True ConfessionsMovieMovie · as Coroner Wong★ 6.3
DynastyTV showTV showRent/Buy★ 6.4
Cagney & LaceyTV showTV show · as Mr. Nguyen · 1 episode★ 6.9
Falcon CrestTV showTV show · as Charles Fong · 3 episodes★ 6.2

1980

Airplane!MovieMovie · as Japanese General★ 7.7
Magnum, P.I.TV showTV show · as Han · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.5

1979

The In-LawsMovieMovie · as Bing Wong★ 7.3
Hart to HartTV showTV show · as Holy Man · 1 episode★ 6.7

1978

TaxiTV showTV show · as Wealthy Passenger · 1 episode★ 7.7
Go Tell the SpartansMovieMovie · as The Old Man★ 6.6

1977

The World's Greatest LoverMovieMovie · as Yes Man #3★ 5.8
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew MysteriesTV showTV show★ 7.3

1976

Charlie's AngelsTV showTV show · as Prof. Perkins · 2 episodes★ 6.6
The Bionic WomanTV showTV show★ 6.7
Bound for GloryMovieMovie · as Chili Joint Owner★ 7.2
Black Sheep SquadronTV showTV show · as Col. Ikuda · 1 episode★ 7.7

1975

Starsky and HutchTV showTV show · as Su Long · 1 episode★ 7.0
Wonder WomanTV showTV show · as Oshima · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.0
BarettaTV showTV show★ 6.8
S.W.A.T.TV showTV show★ 6.8

1974

ChinatownMovieMovie · as Evelyn's Butler★ 8.1
The Rockford FilesTV showTV show · as Forensic Expert Kumagi · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 8.2
Dynamite BrothersMovieMovie · as Wei Chin★ 3.8

1973

Harry OTV showTV show★ 7.6

1972

Kung FuTV showTV show · as Chun Yen / Yam Tin / Lin / Han Tsung · 3 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.6
The Streets of San FranciscoTV showTV show · as Robert Lee · 1 episode★ 7.3
The Bob Newhart ShowTV showTV show · as The Man · 1 episode★ 8.1
The Carey TreatmentMovieMovie · as David TaoRent/Buy★ 6.2
The RookiesTV showTV show★ 6.9

1971

All in the FamilyTV showTV show · as Doctor (uncredited) · 2 episodes★ 8.4
CannonTV showTV show★ 6.8
McMillan & WifeTV showTV show · as James Hong · 1 episode★ 7.2

1970

Colossus: The Forbin ProjectMovieMovie · as Dr. ChinRent/Buy★ 7.1
The HawaiiansMovieMovie · as Ti Chong★ 6.2

1969

The Bill Cosby ShowTV showTV show · as Doctor #2 · 1 episode★ 6.1

1968

Hawaii Five-OTV showTV show · as James Watanu / Tot Kee / Eric Ling / Soong Chien · 1 episode★ 7.4
Here's LucyTV showTV show · as Lee Wong · 1 episode★ 6.9

1967

IronsideTV showTV show★ 6.9

1966

The Sand PebblesMovieMovie · as Victor ShuRent/Buy★ 7.5
Mission: ImpossibleTV showTV show · as Yin · 1 episode★ 7.9
Family AffairTV showTV show★ 7.1
Destination Inner SpaceMovieMovie · as Ho Lee★ 4.5

1965

I Dream of JeannieTV showTV show · as Chan · 1 episode★ 7.4
The Satan BugMovieMovie · as Dr. Yang★ 6.1
The F.B.I.TV showTV show · as Tom Kagawa · 1 episode★ 7.5

1964

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.TV showTV show · as Prince Phanong / Mr. Chang · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.7
Gomer Pyle: USMCTV showTV show★ 7.0

1963

The Outer LimitsTV showTV show · as Wen Li · 1 episode★ 8.1
The FugitiveTV showTV show · as Edward Hee · 1 episode★ 8.1

1961

Flower Drum SongMovieMovie · as Headwaiter★ 6.9
Ben CaseyTV showTV show · as Harry Lee · 1 episode★ 7.1

1959

BonanzaTV showTV show · as Hop Sing's #3 Cousin / Hop Sing's Cousin · 1 episode★ 7.3
Never So FewMovieMovie · as General Chao★ 5.8
One Step BeyondTV showTV show · as Tour Guide · 1 episode★ 7.8
Hawaiian EyeTV showTV show · as Hop Toy · 3 episodes★ 7.6

1958

The Donna Reed ShowTV showTV show★ 7.4
Peter GunnTV showTV show★ 8.0
Bat MastersonTV showTV show · as Ching Sun · 1 episode★ 7.3

1957

Perry MasonTV showTV show · as Dean Chang / Louis Kew · 1 episode★ 8.3
ZorroTV showTV show★ 8.2
Wagon TrainTV showTV show · as Ceong Wai Kok · 1 episode★ 7.6
Have Gun - Will TravelTV showTV show★ 8.4
Battle HymnMovieMovie · as ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 6.3
China GateMovieMovie · as Charlie★ 6.2
Tombstone TerritoryTV showTV show · as Lum Chen · 1 episode★ 8.0

1956

Godzilla: King of the Monsters!MovieMovie · as Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara / misc. characters (uncredited)★ 6.3

1955

Love Is a Many-Splendored ThingMovieMovie · as Fifth Brother (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 6.4
Blood AlleyMovieMovie · as Communist Soldier★ 6.2
Soldier of FortuneMovieMovie · as Chinese Policeman (uncredited)★ 6.2
The MillionaireTV showTV show · as Lee - Waiter · 1 episode★ 7.8

1951

DragnetTV showTV show★ 7.5

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2026

You Can't WinMovieMovie · as Old Chinese Man

2025

Pinocchio and the Water of LifeMovieMovie