James Hong - Actor Profile

James Hong

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 22, 1929
Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

About James Hong

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.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

James Hong Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Hong reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of James Hong'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 Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best James Hong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Hong's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities (1995) movie poster
★10.0

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities: The first video to combine international martial arts together with interviews and demonstrations by celebrities of Holl

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities

1995•Documentary
★10.0
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) movie poster
★10.0

Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once: A behind-the-scenes look at Everything Everywhere All at Once, with interviews from the directors/writers, cast and crew

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

2022•Documentary
★10.0
Partners in Life (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Partners in Life: During the Great Depression, a bumbling duo travels the country looking for employment. But they wind up getting into tr

Partners in Life

1990•Comedy
★8.0
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection (2013) movie poster
★8.0

Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection: Collection containing "Secrets Of The Scroll", "Secrets Of The Masters", and "Secrets Of The Furious Five".

Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection

2013•Animation
★7.9
Blade Runner (1982) movie poster
★7.9

Blade Runner: In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a q

Blade Runner

1982•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

Every movie James Hong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Thundermans Return Grandpa Giddy Hit Similar →
2024 Kung Fu Panda 4 Mr. Ping (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 Wendell & Wild Father Bests (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Everything Everywhere All at Once Gong Gong Super Hit Similar →
2022 Turning Red Mr. Gao (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans Zong Shi (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story Self Hit Similar →
2021 Batman: Soul of the Dragon O-Sensei (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 The Haunted Swordsman The Navigator Hit Similar →
2019 Abominable Yak Leader (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Better Criminal Harold Fat Hit Similar →
2016 Kung Fu Panda 3 Mr. Ping (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll Mr. Ping (voice) Hit Similar →
2013 Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection Mr. Ping (Voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Safe Han Jiao Hit Similar →
2011 Kung Fu Panda 2 Mr. Ping (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 Kung Fu Panda Holiday Mr. Ping (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 Kung Fu Panda Mr. Ping (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! The High Lama (voice) Hit Similar →
2002 Hero Qin Emperor (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Biggest Fan Larson Hit Similar →
2000 On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Mulan Chi Fu (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Red Corner Lin Shou Average Similar →
1996 Infinity Abacus Adder Average Similar →
1995 Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities Host Super Hit Similar →
1992 Joker's Wild Boomer Hit Similar →
1990 Partners in Life M.C. Super Hit Similar →
1989 Tango & Cash Quan Hit Similar →
1989 The Karen Carpenter Story Dr. Dentworth Hit Similar →
1986 Big Trouble in Little China David Lo Pan Hit Similar →
1982 Blade Runner Chew Super Hit Similar →
1980 Airplane! Japanese General Hit Similar →
1979 When Hell Was in Session Nguyen Hit Similar →
1979 The In-Laws Bing Wong Hit Similar →
1976 Bound for Glory Chili Joint Owner Hit Similar →
1974 The Missiles of October U.N. Secretary-General U Thant Super Hit Similar →
1974 Chinatown Evelyn's Butler Super Hit Similar →
1973 Sunshine Dr. Wilde Hit Similar →
1972 Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon Hsiang Hit Similar →
1971 The Forgotten Man Maj. Thon Hit Similar →
1970 Colossus: The Forbin Project Dr. Chin Hit Similar →
1966 The Sand Pebbles Victor Shu Hit Similar →
1961 Flower Drum Song Headwaiter Average Similar →
1960 The Human Vapor Narrator / Mizuno Hit Similar →
1957 Battle Hymn ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Flight to Hong Kong Traffic Policeman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →

James Hong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Hong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Hong is "Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Hong acted in?

James Hong has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Hong?

Other notable films include "Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once", "Partners in Life", and "Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection".

Advertisement