Dustin Nguyễn - Actor Profile

Dustin Nguyễn

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 17, 1962
Birth Place: Saigon, Vietnam

About Dustin Nguyễn

Dustin Nguyễn (born September 17, 1962) is a Vietnamese-American actor, director, writer, and martial artist. He is best known for his roles as Harry Truman Ioki on “21 Jump Street”, and as Johnny Loh on “VIP”. In films, he is known for starring in “Little Fish”, “The Doom Generation” and “The Rebel”.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Dustin Nguyễn Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dustin Nguyễn reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dustin Nguyễn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Dustin Nguyễn's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Slanted Screen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dustin Nguyễn Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dustin Nguyễn's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Slanted Screen (2006) movie poster
★10.0

The Slanted Screen: From silent film star Sessue Hayakawa to Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle, the Slanted Screen examines the portrayal A

The Slanted Screen

2006•Documentary
★7.5
Fool for Love (2010) movie poster
★7.5

Fool for Love: Typically you know what you are getting into when you go see a movie billed as "romantic comedy." And often they lack ro

Fool for Love

2010•Romance
★7.0
Legend is Alive (2009) movie poster
★7.0

Legend is Alive: An impoverished mentally disabled boy in Vietnam learns to deal with the loss of both of his parents.

Legend is Alive

2009•Drama
★6.8
The Rebel (2007) movie poster
★6.8

The Rebel: In French ruled Vietnam in 1922, the French and Vietnamese officers plot to sniff out arch-rebel De Canh.

The Rebel

2007•Action
★6.8
22 Jump Street (2014) movie poster
★6.8

22 Jump Street: After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go

22 Jump Street

2014•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Dustin Nguyễn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Song Hỷ Lâm Nguy - Flop Similar →
2025 The Accidental Getaway Driver Tây Hit Similar →
2022 Blade of the 47 Ronin Nikko Average Similar →
2018 798Muoi Mười Flop Similar →
2017 Voodoo Doll Hùng Average Similar →
2015 Zero Tolerance Johnny Flop Similar →
2015 The Man with the Iron Fists 2 Li Kung Flop Similar →
2015 Jackpot Tu Nghia Hit Similar →
2014 Gentle Thien Flop Similar →
2014 22 Jump Street Vietnamese Jesus Hit Similar →
2013 The Gauntlet Jin-Soo Flop Similar →
2013 Once Upon a Time in Vietnam Đạo Average Similar →
2011 Between Two Worlds - Flop Similar →
2010 Floating Lives Võ Average Similar →
2010 Fool for Love Dũng Super Hit Similar →
2009 Legend is Alive Long Hit Similar →
2007 The Rebel Sy Hit Similar →
2007 Saigon Eclipse Kim Flop Similar →
2007 Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee Troy Poon Flop Similar →
2006 The Slanted Screen Himself Super Hit Similar →
2005 Little Fish Jonny Average Similar →
1998 Hundred Percent Isaac Flop Similar →
1995 The Doom Generation Quickiemart Clerk Hit Similar →
1995 Virtuosity Suburban Reporter Average Similar →
1994 Vanishing Son IV Hung Flop Similar →
1994 3 Ninjas Kick Back Glam Average Similar →
1993 No Escape, No Return Tommy Cuff Average Similar →
1993 Heaven & Earth Sau Hit Similar →
1992 Rapid Fire Paul Yang Average Similar →
1991 Earth Angel Peter Flop Similar →
1985 Sunset Strip Chinese Youth Flop Similar →

Dustin Nguyễn - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dustin Nguyễn?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dustin Nguyễn is "The Slanted Screen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dustin Nguyễn acted in?

Dustin Nguyễn has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dustin Nguyễn?

Other notable films include "Fool for Love", "Legend is Alive", and "The Rebel".

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