James Hong

Now this is a man that I have seen a ton of times but never knew his name until now it's James Hong

 

 

James Hong was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, his father emigrated from Hong Kong and owned a restaurant. He would go to Hong Kong but would come back to the states when he was 10. James intended to study Civil Engineering but fell in love with acting and chose to train with Jeff Corey. He was a road engineer for a few years, acting on days off before quitting to become a full time actor. No wonder I have seen him a lot, he has 399 on camera appearances.

 

He started out dubbing soundtracks of Asian films like Godzilla, The King of Monsters. Afterwards he did a lot of stereotypical Asian roles in television like Charlie Chan's New Adventures. He is also one of the founders of the East West Players theater group which was founded in 1965. His career didn't really pick up until he made starred in the 1986 film Big Trouble In Little China.

 

His career portfolio lists tons of bit parts and supporting roles play stereotypical Asian roles. Even though he has appeared in famous movies and shows he is not that famous. He is yet another face that should be known due to his dedication to the wonderful world of film.

 

 

Selected Television Appearances

 

The New Adventures of Charlie Chan

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

Peter Gunn

Bonanza

Hong Kong

The Lloyd Bridges Show

Ensign O'Toole

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

The Bill Cosby Show

The Bob Newhart Show

Hawaii Five-o

Kung Fu

Dynasty

 

 

Selected Film Appearances

 

Blade Runner

Big Trouble in Little China

The Golden Child

China Girl

Wayne's World 2

Mulan

Balls of Fury

Kung-Fu Panda

The Day the Earth Stood Still