George Cheung
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George Kee Cheung (born February 8, 1949 in Hong Kong, China) is a Chinese-American actor, stuntman, singer, and voice actor with an extensive career in American television and film dating back to 1975, often playing Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Mongolian parts. His career has focused primarily on television work.
George Cheung Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of George Cheung reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of George Cheung's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of George Cheung'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 Extreme Heist, which stands out as a key performance.
Best George Cheung Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Cheung's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie George Cheung has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Beyond the Game | Police Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Awesome Asian Bad Guys | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Perfect Host | Storekeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Rambo | Tay (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rush Hour 3 | Reynard Triad Gangster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Invincible Iron Man | Additional Voices (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Pursuit of Happyness | Chinese Maintenance Worker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mission: Impossible III | Shanghai Game Player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | American Fusion | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sucker Free City | Mr. Tsing | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Starsky & Hutch | Chau | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Extreme Heist | Christopher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | NVA Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | U.S. Seals II: The Ultimate Force | Sensei Matsumura | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ultimate Target | Raymond Fischer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | Chinese Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rush Hour | Soo Yung's Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Fan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Godzilla | Japanese Fishing Boat Crewman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Turbulence | Hotel Party Member (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | White Tiger | Detective Fong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Carjack | Chang | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Adventurers | Uncle Tung | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Batman Forever | Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Major Payne | Vietcong Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Deadly Target | Man #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Curaçao | Worthy Hsung | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Master | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Joshua Tree | Chinese Gunman #4 | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Under Siege | Commando | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Glengarry Glen Ross | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sneakers | Chinese Restaurant Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Master | Paul Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ricochet | Drug-Dealer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Yoshida's Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | One Good Cop | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Thousand Pieces of Gold | Lung On | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Drug Dealer | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | RoboCop 2 | Gilette | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Another 48 Hrs. | Hotel Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Weekend at Bernie's | Gardener | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Who Is Julia? | Dr. Cheung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China | Chang Sing #6 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Rambo: First Blood Part II | Capt Vinh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge | Doctor Pai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Exterminator | Viet Cong Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Kentucky Fried Movie | Guard #1 (segment "A Fistful of Yen") | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Enforcer | Mendez Henchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Killer Elite | Bruce | Average | Similar → |
George Cheung - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Cheung?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Cheung is "Extreme Heist" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has George Cheung acted in?
George Cheung has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Cheung?
Other notable films include "The Pursuit of Happyness", "Glengarry Glen Ross", and "Big Trouble in Little China".