Portrait of James Hong

Acting

James Hong

Career

Active from 1954 to 2025, busiest in 1989 with 6 main titles.

Leading roles
39
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score50/100
Highest rated
Poster for The Missiles of October
The Missiles of October
GoodWatch score84/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 276 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.7 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.2 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.9 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.9Style
James Hong Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Melancholy
    3.0, average 4.7
  • Psychological
    4.1, average 5.5
  • Pathos
    4.0, average 5.3
  • Contemporary Realism
    4.3, average 5.4

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Martial Arts 6
  • Action-Packed 6
  • Slapstick Humor 5
  • Martial Arts Action 4
  • Fast-Paced 4
  • Mystery 4
  • Character-Driven 4
  • Crime Investigation 3
  • Romantic Comedy 3
  • Cult Classic 3
  • Contemporary Setting 3
  • 90s Action 3

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

365
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Gimme My Money
Gimme My Money

as The Maître D'

2020s

18 titles · average score 66
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
Pinocchio and the Water of Life (2025)

as (voice)

Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
GoodWatch score 57

as Mr. Ping (voice)

The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms (2023)
GoodWatch score 49

as Chuck Lee

American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese (2023)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Jade Emperor

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2023)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show · as Grandpa / Wing Medicine Customer (voice) / Grandpa (voice)

Everything Everywhere All at Once
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
GoodWatch score 80

as Gong Gong

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022)
GoodWatch score 61

TV show · as Mr. Ping (voice)

Wendell & Wild
Wendell & Wild (2022)
GoodWatch score 69

as Father Bests (voice)

Turning Red
Turning Red (2022)
GoodWatch score 75

as Mr. Gao (voice)

Batman: Soul of the Dragon
Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)
GoodWatch score 78

as O-Sensei (voice)

Beast Mode
Beast Mode (2020)
GoodWatch score 50

as Pish Rudabaker

P.O.K. Save the Island
P.O.K. Save the Island (2020)

as Head Elder

2010s

53 titles · average score 61
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Grand-Daddy Day Care (2019)
GoodWatch score 54

as Walter

Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (2018)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show · as Mr. Ping (voice)

Unfallen
Unfallen (2017)

as Consulate

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)
GoodWatch score 67

as Mr. Ping (voice)

Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)
GoodWatch score 65

as Dr. Zin (voice)

R.I.P.D.
R.I.P.D. (2013)
GoodWatch score 33

as Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen

The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)
GoodWatch score 38

as Faleaka

Safe
Safe (2012)
GoodWatch score 58

as Han Jiao

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Mr. Ping (voice)

Trinity Goodheart
Trinity Goodheart (2011)
GoodWatch score 60

as Mr. Kwon

Tattoo
Tattoo (2011)

as The Old Man

Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010)
GoodWatch score 67

as Mr. Ping (voice)

2000s

43 titles · average score 58
Adventures of Johnny Tao
Adventures of Johnny Tao (2008)
GoodWatch score 32

as Sifu

Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
GoodWatch score 82

as Mr. Ping (voice)

Balls of Fury
Balls of Fury (2007)
GoodWatch score 39

as Master Wong

The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show · as Chen

Chuck
Chuck (2007)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Ben Lo Pan

Bones
Bones (2005)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show · as Joseph Han

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
GoodWatch score 96

TV show · as Mayor Tong (voice) / Tashi (voice)

Forbidden Warrior
Forbidden Warrior (2004)
GoodWatch score 29

as Muraji, The Warlord

Las Vegas
Las Vegas (2003)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show · as Monk Soli Tendar

Hero
Hero (2002)
GoodWatch score 84

ADR & Dubbing

The Idol
The Idol (2002)
GoodWatch score 48

as Zao

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
GoodWatch score 87

TV show · as Mr. Li

1990s

69 titles · average score 55
Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling (1999)
GoodWatch score 31

as Adam Chance

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Sweatshop Owner

Bloodsport III
Bloodsport III (1996)
GoodWatch score 42

as Master Sun

South Beach Academy
South Beach Academy (1996)
GoodWatch score 33

as Johnny Staccato

Friends
Friends (1994)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Hoshi

Wayne's World 2
Wayne's World 2 (1993)
GoodWatch score 60

as Jeff Wong

The X-Files
The X-Files (1993)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Hard-Faced Man

Talons of the Eagle
Talons of the Eagle (1992)
GoodWatch score 38

as Mr. Li

Merlin
Merlin (1992)
GoodWatch score 48

as Leong Tao

Joker's Wild
Joker's Wild (1992)

as Boomer

The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon (1991)
GoodWatch score 42

as Yung

Shadowzone
Shadowzone (1990)
GoodWatch score 50

as Dr. Van Fleet

1980s

60 titles · average score 62
Tango & Cash
Tango & Cash (1989)
GoodWatch score 49

as Quan

Seinfeld
Seinfeld (1989)
GoodWatch score 87

TV show · as Maître d'

The Vineyard
The Vineyard (1989)
GoodWatch score 36

as Dr. Elson Po

Deadlock
Deadlock (1989)

as Arman Benru

Brotherhood of the Rose
Brotherhood of the Rose (1989)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Col. Chan

Tax Season
Tax Season (1988)

as Mr. Tagasaki

Black Widow
Black Widow (1987)
GoodWatch score 61

as Shin

Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
GoodWatch score 66

as David Lo Pan

The Golden Child
The Golden Child (1986)
GoodWatch score 43

as Doctor Hong

Missing in Action
Missing in Action (1984)
GoodWatch score 43

as Gen. Trau

Ninja III: The Domination
Ninja III: The Domination (1984)
GoodWatch score 43

as Miyashima

Airwolf
Airwolf (1984)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as General Rangavara

1970s

54 titles · average score 65
Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart (1979)
GoodWatch score 60

TV show · as Holy Man

Teen Lust
Teen Lust (1978)
GoodWatch score 47

Director, Producer

Taxi
Taxi (1978)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Wealthy Passenger

My Husband Is Missing
My Husband Is Missing (1978)

as Quan Dong

Jigsaw John
Jigsaw John (1976)

TV show · as Frank Chen

Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels (1976)
GoodWatch score 44

TV show · as Prof. Perkins

Switch
Switch (1975)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Wang

Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch (1975)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show · as Su Long

The Missiles of October
The Missiles of October (1974)
GoodWatch score 84

TV show · as U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General

The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files (1974)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Forensic Expert Kumagi

Hot Connections
Hot Connections (1972)

as The Snooper

All in the Family
All in the Family (1971)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Doctor (uncredited)

1960s

31 titles · average score 63
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O (1969)
GoodWatch score 48

TV show · as Eric Ling / James Watanu

Jimi Hendrix: Experience
Jimi Hendrix: Experience (1968)

as Old Man

Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy (1968)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Lee Wong

Ironside
Ironside (1967)
GoodWatch score 45

TV show

One Spy Too Many
One Spy Too Many (1966)
GoodWatch score 49

as Prince Phanong

Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible (1966)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Yin

Family Affair
Family Affair (1966)
GoodWatch score 45

TV show

I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Chan

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)
GoodWatch score 87

TV show · as Prince Phanong / Mr. Chang

The Fugitive
The Fugitive (1963)
GoodWatch score 84

TV show · as Edward Hee

The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits (1963)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show · as Wen Li

1950s

36 titles · average score 64
Bonanza
Bonanza (1959)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Hop Sing's Cousin / Hop Sing's #3 Cousin

One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond (1959)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show · as Tour Guide

The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show (1958)
GoodWatch score 46

TV show

Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn (1958)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show

Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson (1958)
GoodWatch score 69

TV show · as Ching Sun

The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (1957)

TV show

Perry Mason
Perry Mason (1957)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Louis Kew / Dean Chang

Wagon Train
Wagon Train (1957)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Ceong Wai Kok

Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show

Zorro
Zorro (1957)
GoodWatch score 52

TV show

The Seventh Sin
The Seventh Sin (1957)
GoodWatch score 66

as Chinese Officer

Dragnet
Dragnet (1951)
GoodWatch score 46

TV show