Vien Hong
ActingAbout Vien Hong
Vien Hong is a Chinese-Vietnamese American actor and former martial artist based in Los Angeles best known for his role in "Glory Daze" and "This is Us". Born in Vietnam, Vien and his family resettled in Southern California as refugees. Before he even graduated high school, Vien began his career when he booked a small part in "Gleaming the Cube" starring Christian Slater. From there, he decided to further pursue acting where he received a BFA and graduated magna cum laude at NYU. He would be best known for his role in "Glory Daze" as the college dropout Slosh, an onscreen friend of Ben Affleck's character. From there, he would land many co-stars and guest stars from "ER," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "The Shield," and more. He also studied martial arts in his youth, specializing specifically in Wushu and Wing Chun. In 2005, Vien took a 15 year hiatus from acting, but eventually made his acting comeback on season five of "This is Us" where he recurred as Hai Lang, a man with mysterious connect with Randall Pearson.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vien Hong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Vien Hong's filmography leans towards the Action 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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vien Hong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in We Were Soldiers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Vien Hong Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vien Hong's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vien Hong.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Children of the Corn | Additional Voices (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance | Cheng | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Mr. Nik | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | City of Industry | Gingerhead | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Glory Daze | Slosh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube | Tough #2 | Average | Similar → |
Vien Hong - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vien Hong?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vien Hong is "We Were Soldiers" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Vien Hong acted in?
Vien Hong has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vien Hong?
Other notable films include "Gleaming the Cube", "City of Industry", and "Glory Daze".