James B. Leong
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James B. Leong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James B. Leong's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James B. Leong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rio Bravo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James B. Leong Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James B. Leong's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James B. Leong.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Gidget Goes Hawaiian | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rio Bravo | Burt (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Macao | Hood (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Was an American Spy | Ho Sang | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | To the Ends of the Earth | Chinese Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Deception | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Keys of the Kingdom | Taoist Priest at Boy's Healing (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Fighting Seabees | Japanese Officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Headin' for God's Country | Japanese Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Behind the Rising Sun | Japanese Swordsman | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lady from Chungking | Chen | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Across the Pacific | Nura (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wake Island | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Yank on the Burma Road | Guerilla Leader | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | South of Pago Pago | Waiter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Drums of Fu Manchu | Chinese Si Fan Member | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Daughter of the Tong | Importer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | North of Shanghai | Police Sergeant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mr. Moto Takes a Chance | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | International Settlement | Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Midnight Blunders | Chinese Man (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ace Drummond | Henry Kee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Chinese Chauffeur (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | East of Java | Crewman | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shadows of the Orient | Ching Chu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Chinatown Squad | Chinese Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Mysterious Mr. Wong | Wong Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Son of Kong | Chinese Trader | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tangled Destinies | Ling | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Heart Punch | Wong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Shanghai Express | A Rebel (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Shanghai Lady | Counselor (as Jimmy Leong) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Welcome Danger | Florist Henchman / High Priest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Come and Get It! | Singapore Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | China Slaver | Lee Mandarin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Devil Dancer | The Grand Lama | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Silk Bouquet | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Remittance Woman | Chuen To Yan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Purple Dawn | Quan Foo | Flop | Similar → |
James B. Leong - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James B. Leong?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James B. Leong is "Rio Bravo" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has James B. Leong acted in?
James B. Leong has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James B. Leong?
Other notable films include "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town", "The Keys of the Kingdom", and "Shanghai Express".