James Hong
Known for
A prolific American character actor with one of the longest careers in Hollywood history and hundreds of credits to his name. James Hong played the eye-maker Chew in 'Blade Runner' (1982), the villain Lo Pan in 'Big Trouble in Little China' (1986), and voiced the noodle-shop goose Mr. Ping across the 'Kung Fu Panda' films. Born in Minneapolis, he appeared in 'Mulan' (1998) and the Oscar-winning 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022). A tireless pioneer for Asian American actors, he is a beloved elder statesman of the screen.
James Hong
145 Movies
135 Series
A prolific American character actor with one of the longest careers in Hollywood history and hundreds of credits to his name. James Hong played the eye-maker Chew in 'Blade Runner' (1982), the villain Lo Pan in 'Big Trouble in Little China' (1986), and voiced the noodle-shop goose Mr. Ping across the 'Kung Fu Panda' films. Born in Minneapolis, he appeared in 'Mulan' (1998) and the Oscar-winning 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022). A tireless pioneer for Asian American actors, he is a beloved elder statesman of the screen.
Movies
Plays Chew
Blade Runner
1982
Plays Mr. Gao (voice)
Turning Red
2022
Plays Gong Gong
Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 4
2024
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda
2008
Plays Chi Fu (voice)
Mulan
1998
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 3
2016
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 2
2011
Plays Mr. Wu
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008
Plays Japanese General
Airplane!
1980
Plays Yak Leader (voice)
Abominable
2019
Plays David Lo Pan
Big Trouble in Little China
1986
Plays Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
R.I.P.D.
2013
Plays Quan
Tango & Cash
1989
Plays Evelyn's Butler
Chinatown
1974
Plays Han Jiao
Safe
2012
Plays Lin Shou
Red Corner
1997
Plays Li Peng
The Shadow
1994
Plays Kwo
Vice Versa
1988
Plays Zong Shi (voice)
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
2021
Plays Ambassador Wu
The Art of War
2000
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
2016
Plays Che'tsai
Tank Girl
1995
Plays Father Bests (voice)
Wendell & Wild
2022
Plays The High Lama (voice)
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
2007
Plays Doctor Hong
The Golden Child
1986
Plays Salt Shaker (voice)
Sherlock Gnomes
2018
Plays Gen. Trau
Missing in Action
1984
Plays O-Sensei (voice)
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
2021
Plays Snotty
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
1987
Plays Jeff Wong
Wayne's World 2
1993
Plays Shin
Black Widow
1987
Plays Grandpa Giddy
The Thundermans Return
2024
Plays Asian Man #1
So Fine
1981
Plays Ambassador Po
Epoch
2001
Plays Dr. Zin (voice)
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
2015
Plays Old Chinese Man
You Can't Win
2026
Plays Master Wong
Balls of Fury
2007
Plays Miyashima
Ninja III: The Domination
1984
Plays Grocer
Breathless
1983
Plays Victor Shu
The Sand Pebbles
1966
Plays Yung
The Perfect Weapon
1991
Plays Dr. Chin
Colossus: The Forbin Project
1970
Plays Abacus Adder
Infinity
1996
Plays The Old Man
Tattoo
2011
Plays Bing Wong
The In-Laws
1979
Plays Coroner Wong
True Confessions
1981
Plays Kahn
The Two Jakes
1990
Plays General Chao
Never So Few
1959
Plays The Old Man
Go Tell the Spartans
1978
TV Shows
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
2011
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
2022
Plays Wang
Switch
1975
Plays Daolon Wong (voice)
Jackie Chan Adventures
2000
Plays Frank Chen
Jigsaw John
1976
Plays Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
2018
Plays Wise Old Monk (voice)
China, IL
2011
Plays Shaman
Pair of Kings
2010
Plays Grandpa (voice)
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
2023
Plays Chun Yen
Kung Fu
1972
Plays Turtle (voice)
Teen Titans Go!
2013
Plays Phags Pa
Marco Polo
1982
Plays Hop Toy
Hawaiian Eye
1959
Plays Kuang
MacGyver
1985
Plays James Watanu
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Azmorigan (voice)
Star Wars Rebels
2014
Plays Lee Pow
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1993
Plays Dragon
Rush Hour
2016
Plays Mr. Chen
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Plays Mr. Chang
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Plays Quang
Tour of Duty
1987
Plays Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
Regular Show
2010
Plays Mayor Chang Yen
Martial Law
1998
Plays Dr. Lou Hong
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General
The Missiles of October
1974
Plays Col. Chan
Brotherhood of the Rose
1989
Plays Wang Jing (voice)
Mike Tyson Mysteries
2014
Plays Chen
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Chen
Hong Kong
1960
Plays Sam Wong
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
1960
Latest Trailers
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You Can't Win
Full Filmography
You Can't Win
Old Chinese Man
2026
Film
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
(voice)
2025
Film
The Thundermans Return
Grandpa Giddy
2024
Film
Kung Fu Panda 4
Mr. Ping (voice)
2024
Film
American Born Chinese
Jade Emperor · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Grandpa (voice) · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
The Muppets Mayhem
Chef Dan · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
Chuck Lee
2023
Film
Wendell & Wild
Father Bests (voice)
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Hong and where are they from?
James Hong is 97 years old, born on February 22, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
What are the most famous roles of James Hong?
James Hong is best known for roles in Blade Runner, Kung Fu Panda, Mulan.
How many movies has James Hong been in?
Over a 72-year career (since 1954), James Hong has appeared in 145 movies and 135 TV shows.
What was James Hong's first movie?
The career of James Hong began with Dragonfly Squadron (1954).
What is James Hong's most recent movie or series?
James Hong's most recent release is You Can't Win, which premiered on February 17, 2026.
What TV shows has James Hong appeared in?
On television, James Hong has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, Friends, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Malcolm in the Middle.
James Hong
1929-02-22 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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.