James Hong (born February 22, 1929) is a Chinese American actor and former president of the Association of Asian/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.
The Thundermans Return
Grandpa Giddy
2024
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
Self
2022
Beast Mode
Pish Rudabaker
2020
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Walter
2019
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
Confucius
2018
Sherlock Gnomes
Salt Shaker (voice)
2018
Unfallen
Consulate
2017
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Mr. Ping (voice)
2016
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Dr. Zin (voice)
2015
Blunt Movie
Travel Hang
2013
Junk
Yukio Tai
2012
Tattoo
The Old Man
2011
Pair of Kings
Shaman · (1 episode)
2010
Pair of Kings
Head Elder · (3 episodes)
2010
Pair of Kings
Timothy Kalooka-Khan · (2 episodes)
2010
Pair of Kings
Judge · (1 episode)
2010
Chuck
Ben Lo Pan · (1 episode)
2007
The Big Bang Theory
Chen · (2 episodes)
2007
Hollywood Chinese
Self
2007
In Case of Emergency
(1 episode)
2007
Totally Awesome
Mr. Yamagashi
2006
Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman
Monk (voice)
2006
The Loop
Chen Ming · (1 episode)
2006
Bones
Joseph Han · (1 episode)
2005
American Fusion
Dr. Wong
2005
Center of the Universe
(1 episode)
2004
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
(2 episodes)
2004
Ghost Rock
Weng
2004
10-8: Officers on Duty
(1 episode)
2003
Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003
Teen Titans
Professor Chang (voice) · (1 episode)
2003
Hero
Qin Emperor (voice)
2002
The Division
Chinese Businessman · (1 episode)
2001
The Art of War
Ambassador Wu
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Mr. Li · (1 episode)
2000
Singapore Sling
Adam Chance
1999
The West Wing
Chinese Ambassador · (2 episodes)
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Sweatshop Owner · (1 episode)
1999
Charmed
Zen Master · (1 episode)
1998
Broken Vessels
Mr. Chen
1998
The Practice
Min Wong · (1 episode)
1997
The Pretender
Mr. Lee · (1 episode)
1996
Nash Bridges
(1 episode)
1996
Gladiator Cop
Parmenion
1995
Bad Company
Bobby Birdsong
1995
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery
Nathan
1994
Friends
Hoshi · (1 episode)
1994
Chicago Hope
(1 episode)
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Qwan Lok · (1 episode)
1993
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
(1 episode)
1993
The X-Files
Hard-Faced Man · (1 episode)
1993
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Lee Pow · (3 episodes)
1993
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Dalai Lama · (2 episodes)
1993
Joker's Wild
Boomer
1992
Forever Knight
(1 episode)
1992
Home Improvement
Dave · (1 episode)
1991
Mystery Date
Fortune Teller
1991
The Crime Lords
Ling
1991
Partners in Life
M.C.
1990
The Two Jakes
Kahn
1990
Booker
(1 episode)
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.
(2 episodes)
1989
The Jitters
Tony Yang Sr.
1989
Seinfeld
Maître d' · (1 episode)
1989
Rocket Boy
Mr. Wong
1989
The Karen Carpenter Story
Dr. Dentworth
1989
China Beach
(1 episode)
1988
Beauty and the Beast
(1 episode)
1987
Tour of Duty
Quang · (2 episodes)
1987
MacGyver
Kuang · (1 episode)
1985
The Equalizer
Sirit Bansari · (1 episode)
1985
Stingray
(1 episode)
1985
Crazy like a Fox
(1 episode)
1984
Tales from the Darkside
Chow Ting · (1 episode)
1984
Who's the Boss?
(1 episode)
1984
Hunter
Chang · (1 episode)
1984
Miami Vice
Riochi Tanaka · (1 episode)
1984
Airwolf
General Rangavara · (1 episode)
1984
China Rose
Professor Chen
1983
The A-Team
Byron Fong / General Chow · (1 episode)
1983
Yes, Giorgio
Kwan
1982
Cagney & Lacey
Mr. Nguyen · (1 episode)
1982
T. J. Hooker
Dr. Lou Hong · (2 episodes)
1982
Falcon Crest
Charles Fong · (3 episodes)
1981
So Fine
Asian Man #1
1981
Dynasty
(5 episodes)
1981
Magnum, P.I.
(1 episode)
1980
The Return of Frank Cannon
Yutong
1980
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
(1 episode)
1980
Mandrake
Theron
1979
Panic in Echo Park
Larry Lee
1977
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
(1 episode)
1977
Bethune
General Nieh
1977
Charlie's Angels
Prof. Perkins · (2 episodes)
1976
Jigsaw John
Frank Chen · (15 episodes)
1976
The Bionic Woman
(1 episode)
1976
Wonder Woman
Oshima · (1 episode)
1975
Starsky & Hutch
Su Long · (1 episode)
1975
Switch
Wang · (22 episodes)
1975
S.W.A.T.
(1 episode)
1975
Khan!
(1 episode)
1975
Baretta
(1 episode)
1975
Harry O
(1 episode)
1974
Kung Fu
Chun Yen · (3 episodes)
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
(1 episode)
1972
The Rookies
(1 episode)
1972
Anna and the King
(1 episode)
1972
Cannon
(1 episode)
1971
All in the Family
Doctor (uncredited) · (2 episodes)
1971
Here's Lucy
Lee Wong · (1 episode)
1968
Hawaii Five-O
James Watanu · (1 episode)
1968
Jimi Hendrix: Experience
Old Man
1968
Gimme My Money
The Maître D'
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
(voice)
2025
Kung Fu Panda 4
Mr. Ping (voice)
2024
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
Chuck Lee
2023
Wendell & Wild
Father Bests (voice)
2022
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage
Self
2022
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Gong Gong
2022
Turning Red
Mr. Gao (voice)
2022
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Zong Shi (voice)
2021
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Self
2021
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
O-Sensei (voice)
2021
The Haunted Swordsman
The Navigator
2019
Dropa
Jin
2019
Cross: Rise of the Villains
Mr. Woo
2019
Abominable
Yak Leader (voice)
2019
Better Criminal
Harold Fat
2016
Fortune Cookie
Gui Po
2016
Kung Fu Panda 3
Mr. Ping (voice)
2016
Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
Wizard
2015
Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Old Monk (voice)
2015
China, Il The Musical
Wise Old Monk
2015
The Dog Who Saved Summer
Mr. Lee
2015
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
Mr. Ping (voice)
2014
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Mr. Ping (Voice)
2013
R.I.P.D.
Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
2013
Summoned
Frank
2013
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
Faleaka
2013
Safe
Han Jiao
2012
Trinity Goodheart
Mr. Kwon
2011
Kung Fu Panda 2
Mr. Ping (voice)
2011
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Mr. Ping (voice)
2010
How to Make Love to a Woman
Sifu
2010
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Mr. Wu
2008
Adventures of Johnny Tao
Sifu
2008
Kung Fu Panda
Mr. Ping (voice)
2008
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
2007
An Accidental Christmas
Rico
2007
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Self
2007
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
The High Lama (voice)
2007
Balls of Fury
Master Wong
2007
Shanghai Kiss
Mark Liu
2007
One Night with You
Freddy
2006
Exit 38
Dr. Shen
2006
Dragon Dynasty
Gao
2006
Sucker Free City
Kwok
2004
Latin Dragon
Mr. Rhee
2004
Forbidden Warrior
Muraji, The Warlord
2004
The Idol
Zao
2002
The Biggest Fan
Larson
2002
Epoch
Ambassador Po
2001
The Ghost
Jing's Adoptive Father
2001
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Self
2000
G-2
Parmenion
1999
Breakout
Mr. Wang
1998
Mulan
Chi Fu (voice)
1998
Red Corner
Lin Shou
1997
Catherine's Grove
Doctor Lee
1997
McHale's Navy
Asian Leader (uncredited)
1997
Bloodsport III
Master Sun
1996
Infinity
Abacus Adder
1996
South Beach Academy
Johnny Staccato
1996
Malcolm & Eddie
(1 episode)
1996
The Secret Agent Club
Mr. Yamata
1996
Bloodsport II
Sun
1996
Paper Dragons
Master Tsai
1996
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Host
1995
Guns & Lipstick
Mr. Song
1995
Operation Dumbo Drop
Y B'ham
1995
Triplecross
Old Chinese Man
1995
Tank Girl
Che'tsai
1995
Cyber Bandits
Tojo Yokohama
1995
Operation Golden Phoenix
Mister Chang
1994
The Shadow
Li Peng
1994
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.
Master Sun
1994
Silent Fury
1994
Wayne's World 2
Jeff Wong
1993
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
1993
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Lee Pow
1993
L.A. Goddess
Edward
1993
Talons of the Eagle
Mr. Li
1992
Merlin
Leong Tao
1992
Missing Pieces
Chang
1992
Goodbye Paradise
Cook
1991
The Perfect Weapon
Yung
1991
Too Much Sun
Frank, Sr.
1990
Framed
Mr. Chew
1990
Dragonfight
Asawa
1990
Caged Fury
Detective Randall Stoner
1990
Shadowzone
Dr. Van Fleet
1990
Tango & Cash
Quan
1989
The Vineyard
Dr. Elson Po
1989
Deadlock
Arman Benru
1989
Question of Faith
Li
1988
Hot to Trot
Boss
1988
Vice Versa
Kwo
1988
Tax Season
Mr. Tagasaki
1988
China Girl
Gung Tu
1987
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Snotty
1987
Harry's Hong Kong
Mr. Yu
1987
Black Widow
H. Shin
1987
The Golden Child
Doctor Hong
1986
Big Trouble in Little China
David Lo Pan
1986
Blade in Hong Kong
Key Tam
1985
Missing in Action
Gen. Trau
1984
Ninja III: The Domination
Miyashima
1984
Breathless
Grocer
1983
Inspector Perez
Benson Liu
1983
Blade Runner
Chew
1982
The Letter
Old Man
1982
True Confessions
Coroner Wong
1981
Airplane!
Japanese General
1980
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Desk Clerk
1980
When Hell Was in Session
Nguyen
1979
The In-Laws
Bing Wong
1979
My Husband Is Missing
Quan Dong
1978
Libra
Dr. Chin
1978
Go Tell the Spartans
The Old Man
1978
Last of the Good Guys
Japanese Man
1978
Dr. Scorpion
Ho Chin
1978
The World's Greatest Lover
Yes Man #3
1977
Bound for Glory
Chili Joint Owner
1976
No Deposit, No Return
Ming Lo
1976
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Prior
1974
The Missiles of October
U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
1974
Chinatown
Evelyn's Butler
1974
The Dynamite Brothers
Wei Chin
1974
China Girl
Y.C. Chan
1974
Sunshine
Dr. Wilde
1973
Pueblo
Super C
1973
The Carey Treatment
David Tao
1972
Hot Connections
The Snooper
1972
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Hsiang
1972
Earth II
Chinese Military Official
1971
A Tattered Web
Police Surgeon
1971
The Forgotten Man
Maj. Thon
1971
Fearless Fighters
One Man Army
1971
The Hawaiians
Ti Chong
1970
Colossus: The Forbin Project
Dr. Chin
1970
The Bamboo Saucer
Archibald
1968
Nobody's Perfect
Narrator
1968
Ironside
(1 episode)
1967
The Sand Pebbles
Victor Shu
1966
CBS Playhouse
(1 episode)
1966
Family Affair
(2 episodes)
1966
One Spy Too Many
Prince Phanong
1966
Destination Inner Space
Ho Lee
1966
I Dream of Jeannie
Chan · (1 episode)
1965
The Satan Bug
Dr. Yang
1965
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
(1 episode)
1964
Mickey
(2 episodes)
1964
The Fugitive
Edward Hee · (1 episode)
1963
The Outer Limits
Wen Li · (1 episode)
1963
Flower Drum Song
Headwaiter
1961
Ben Casey
(1 episode)
1961
Dragon by the Tail
Sam Wong
1961
The Human Vapor
Narrator / Mizuno
1960
The Islanders
Wu Pan · (1 episode)
1960
Never So Few
General Chao
1959
Blood and Steel
Japanese Draftsman
1959
Hawaiian Eye
(3 episodes)
1959
Adventures in Paradise
Lim Fong · (1 episode)
1959
Johnny Ringo
Charlie Chung · (1 episode)
1959
One Step Beyond
Tour Guide · (1 episode)
1959
Bat Masterson
Ching Sun · (1 episode)
1958
The Donna Reed Show
(1 episode)
1958
Peter Gunn
(1 episode)
1958
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Soldier
1958
Zorro
(1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Dean Chang · (1 episode)
1957
Sugarfoot
Hatchetman · (1 episode)
1957
Have Gun, Will Travel
(1 episode)
1957
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
(39 episodes)
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Young Man · (1 episode)
1957
The Seventh Sin
Chinese Officer
1957
China Gate
Charlie
1957
Battle Hymn
ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
1957
Flight to Hong Kong
Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara (voice) (uncredited)
1956
The Man Called X
(2 episodes)
1956
Blood Alley
Communist Soldier
1955
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Fifth Brother (uncredited)
1955
Soldier of Fortune
Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
1955
The Millionaire
Lee - Waiter · (1 episode)
1955
The Shanghai Story
Driver (uncredited)
1954
This Is the Life
(3 episodes)
American Born Chinese
Jade Emperor · (1 episode)
2023
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Grandpa (voice) · (5 episodes)
2023
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Grandpa / Wing Medicine Customer (voice) · (1 episode)
2023
The Muppets Mayhem
Chef Dan · (1 episode)
2023
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Mr. Ping (voice) · (42 episodes)
2022
Poorly Drawn Lines
Mr. Tran · (1 episode)
2021
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Mr. Ping (voice) · (13 episodes)
2018
Rush Hour
Dragon · (3 episodes)
2016
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Windmill Monster (voice) · (1 episode)
2014
Star Wars Rebels
Azmorigan (voice) · (3 episodes)
2014
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
William May · (1 episode)
2013
The Blacklist
The Coroner · (1 episode)
2013
Teen Titans Go!
Turtle (voice) · (5 episodes)
2013
Incredible Crew
(1 episode)
2012
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Ho Chan (voice) · (1 episode)
2012
Elementary
Meng Zhou · (1 episode)
2012
The First Family
Benny · (1 episode)
2012
Key & Peele
Mr. Shin · (1 episode)
2012
China, IL
Wise Old Monk (voice) · (10 episodes)
2011
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Mr. Ping (voice) · (80 episodes)
2011
2 Broke Girls
Mr. Chang · (1 episode)
2011
A.N.T. Farm
Kenny · (1 episode)
2011
Gigantic
Restaurant Owner · (1 episode)
2010
Hawaii Five-0
Jin Leung · (1 episode)
2010
Regular Show
Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Regular Show
Keith (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Regular Show
Warlock / Manager (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Chen / Red Wizard (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Chen (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Generator Rex
(1 episode)
2010
Chowder
Lo Mein (voice) · (1 episode)
2007
Andy Barker, P.I.
Jon Leibowitz · (1 episode)
2007
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Uncle Eddie (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Tashi (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mayor Tong / Additional Voices (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Zoey 101
Mr. Takato · (2 episodes)
2005
Lost at Home
(1 episode)
2003
The Chronicle
David Lo Pan · (1 episode)
2001
The Division
Professor Carson Chen · (1 episode)
2001
Jackie Chan Adventures
Daolon Wong (voice) · (18 episodes)
2000
The King of Queens
Mr. Soo · (1 episode)
1998
The Drew Carey Show
Government Worker · (1 episode)
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Baba / Mr. Sung (voice) · (1 episode)
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Emperor (voice) · (1 episode)
1995
Ellen
The Waiter · (1 episode)
1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1993
Nasty Boys
Oscar · (1 episode)
1989
Brotherhood of the Rose
Col. Chan · (2 episodes)
1989
Murphy Brown
Supervisor Monk · (1 episode)
1988
War of the Worlds
Soo Tak · (1 episode)
1988
Jake and the Fatman
Hiram · (1 episode)
1987
Tour of Duty
Jimmy · (1 episode)
1987
MacGyver
Lee Wenying · (1 episode)
1985
MacGyver
Commissioner Chu · (2 episodes)
1985
Hunter
Henry Chin · (1 episode)
1984
Manimal
Grandfather Tan · (1 episode)
1983
The A-Team
Wan Chu · (1 episode)
1983
Marco Polo
Phags Pa · (4 episodes)
1982
St. Elsewhere
Mr. Wong · (1 episode)
1982
T. J. Hooker
Mr. Hong · (1 episode)
1982
Hart to Hart
Holy Man · (1 episode)
1979
Taxi
Wealthy Passenger · (1 episode)
1978
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Col. Ikuda · (1 episode)
1976
The Missiles of October
U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General · (2 episodes)
1974
The Rockford Files
Forensic Expert Kumagi · (1 episode)
1974
The New Perry Mason
(1 episode)
1973
Kung Fu
Yam Tin · (1 episode)
1972
Kung Fu
Lin · (1 episode)
1972
Kung Fu
Han Tsung · (1 episode)
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
Robert Lee · (1 episode)
1972
The Bob Newhart Show
The Man · (1 episode)
1972
McMillan & Wife
James Hong · (1 episode)
1971
The Bill Cosby Show
Doctor #2 · (1 episode)
1969
Hawaii Five-O
Tot Kee · (1 episode)
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Eric Ling · (1 episode)
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Soong Chien · (1 episode)
1968
Mission: Impossible
Yin · (1 episode)
1966
The F.B.I.
Tom Kagawa · (1 episode)
1965
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Mr. Chang · (1 episode)
1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Prince Phanong · (2 episodes)
1964
Ensign O'Toole
Headwaiter · (1 episode)
1962
The Lloyd Bridges Show
Priest · (1 episode)
1962
87th Precinct
Mike II · (1 episode)
1961
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Sam Wong · (2 episodes)
1960
Checkmate
Louis Quong · (1 episode)
1960
Hong Kong
Chen · (1 episode)
1960
Hong Kong
Lung Poi · (1 episode)
1960
Hawaiian Eye
Hop Toy · (1 episode)
1959
Adventures in Paradise
Kim Fong · (1 episode)
1959
Bonanza
Hop Sing's #3 Cousin · (1 episode)
1959
Bonanza
Hop Sing's Cousin · (1 episode)
1959
Tombstone Territory
Lum Chen · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Louis Kew · (1 episode)
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Chung Lin · (1 episode)
1957
Dragonfly Squadron
South Korean Pilot Trainee
1954
Letter to Loretta
Lee Chan · (1 episode)
1953
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953
Four Star Playhouse
Cpl. Ikura · (1 episode)
1952
Dragnet
(1 episode)
1951