Lucille Soong - Actor Profile

Lucille Soong

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 5, 1935
Birth Place: Beijing, China

About Lucille Soong

Lucille Soong (born August 15, 1938) is a Chinese-American actress, perhaps best known for her role as Grandma Jenny Huang in the television series Fresh Off the Boat.

Lucille Soong Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lucille Soong reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Lucille Soong'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 East of Main Street: Taking the Lead, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lucille Soong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lucille Soong's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lucille Soong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Freakier Friday Grandma Chiang Hit Similar →
2021 Raya and the Last Dragon Dang Hu (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 East of Main Street: Taking the Lead Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Heebie Jeebies Zu Mu Flop Similar →
2010 Nine Dead Chan Flop Similar →
2008 Nora's Hair Salon II: A Cut Above Ming Flop Similar →
2005 Just Like Heaven Chinese Exorcist Hit Similar →
2005 Sky High Cook Average Similar →
2004 Nora's Hair Salon Ming Super Hit Similar →
2003 Freaky Friday Pei-Pei's Mom Hit Similar →
2001 Chasing Destiny Hostess Flop Similar →
1999 My American Vacation Friend of Grandma Flop Similar →
1999 The Corruptor Elderly Immigrant Average Similar →
1996 Yesterday's Target Dr. Kang Flop Similar →
1993 The Joy Luck Club Popo Hit Similar →
1970 One More Time Kim Lee Flop Similar →
1968 Dolly Story Dolly Flop Similar →
1967 The Mini-Affair Lucille Flop Similar →
1966 The Brides of Fu Manchu Ling / Bride (uncredited) Average Similar →
1965 Three Weeks of Love - Flop Similar →
1965 Marco the Magnificent Princess Bride (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1965 Darling Allie (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1965 The Knack... and How to Get It Girl in Sauna (uncredited) Average Similar →
1965 Genghis Khan Concubine Average Similar →
1964 French Dressing Starlet (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1963 55 Days at Peking Concubine (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 Ferry to Hong Kong The Bride (uncredited) Average Similar →

Lucille Soong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lucille Soong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lucille Soong is "East of Main Street: Taking the Lead" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lucille Soong acted in?

Lucille Soong has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lucille Soong?

Other notable films include "Nora's Hair Salon", "Raya and the Last Dragon", and "The Joy Luck Club".

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