James Hong was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a career that spans 7 decades he has been cast in over 500 television and film roles. James is one of the founders of the East-West Players, the oldest and largest Asian American theater in Los Angeles as well as previously serving as president and charter member of the Association of Asian Pacific American Artists (AAPAA). He is a former member of the SAG Board of Directors. James lives in Los Angeles with his wife where he continues to take roles as well as teach acting at The Hong Acting Workshop.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Praise Petey (2023)
Guest starring as Additional Voices
(4 episodes)
- Episode 1x09: Punishment Hole (Aug 18, 2023)
- Episode 1x05: Barn Wedding (Aug 4, 2023)
- Episode 1x03: We Need $30 (Jul 28, 2023)
- Episode 1x02: Unemployment Crisis (Jul 21, 2023)
American Born Chinese (2023)
Guest starring as Jade Emperor
- Episode 1x04: Make a Splash (May 24, 2023)
Gremlins (2023)
Starring as Grandpa
(5 episodes)
- Episode 1x10: Never Ever Expose Them to Bright Light (Jun 22, 2023)
- Episode 1x08: Never Hug a Mogwai (Jun 15, 2023)
- Episode 1x05: Always Stab or Run (Jun 8, 2023)
- Episode 1x02: Never Feed Them After Midnight (May 23, 2023)
- Episode 1x01: Never Get Them Wet (May 23, 2023)
The Muppets Mayhem (2023)
Guest starring as Chef Dan
- Episode 1x03: Track 3: Exile on Main Street (May 10, 2023)
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022)
Starring as Mr. Ping
(29 episodes)
- Episode 3x19: The Dragon Knights: Part 2 (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x18: The Dragon Knights: Part 1 (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x15: The Last Dumont (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x13: The Poison Ravine (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x12: The Pangea-ing (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x09: Luthera's Shield (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x07: Benny and the Jests (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x06: Tea Time Trouble (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x04: The English Opening (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x03: A Family Friend (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x02: Baddie Issues (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 3x01: The Trial of Mr. Ping (Sep 7, 2023)
- Episode 2x12: Epic Lunar New Year (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x11: Apok-ta-pokalypse Now Part 2 (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x10: Apok-ta-pokalypse Now Part 1 (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x09: The Mad Scientist (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x08: An Uphill Battle (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x07: The Beast (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x06: Hide the Lightening (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x05: Mister Mastodon (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x04: The Pinging (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x03: Doom and Groom (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x02: One Last Job (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 2x01: The Liar and the Thief (Jan 12, 2023)
- Episode 1x11: The Knight's Fall: Part 2 (Jul 14, 2022)
- Episode 1x10: The Knight's Fall: Part 1 (Jul 14, 2022)
- Episode 1x09: Slow Boat to England (Jul 14, 2022)
- Episode 1x07: The Last Guardian (Jul 14, 2022)
- Episode 1x01: A Cause for the Paws (Jul 14, 2022)
CBS Saturday Morning (2021)
Guest starring as James Hong
- Episode 1x29: Bear's Den, Chef Imad Alarnab, James Hong (May 14, 2022)
Rush Hour (2016)
Guest starring as Dragon
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x13: Familee Ties (Aug 20, 2016)
- Episode 1x07: Badass Cop (May 12, 2016) [Co-Star]
- Episode 1x05: Assault on Precinct 7 (Apr 28, 2016)
Star Wars: Rebels (2014)
Guest starring as Azmorigan
(3 episodes)
- Episode 3x08: The Wynkahthu Job (Nov 26, 2016)
- Episode 2x05: Brothers of the Broken Horn (Nov 4, 2015)
- Episode 1x09: Idiot's Array (Jan 19, 2015)
The Thundermans (2013)
Guest starring as Grandpa Giddy
- Episode 4x26: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderhome (May 25, 2018)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
Guest starring as William May
- Episode 3x02: Purpose in the Machine (Oct 6, 2015)
The Blacklist (2013)
Guest starring as The Coroner
- Episode 4x07: Dr. Adrian Shaw (No. 98) (Nov 3, 2016)
Bubble Guppies (2011)
Starring as Additional Voices
- Episode 4x09: The New Year's Dragon! (Feb 5, 2016)
Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Guest starring as Jin Leung
- Episode 8x23: Ka Hana A Ka Makua, O Ka Hana No Ia A Keiki (May 4, 2018)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010)
Guest starring as Chen
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x18: The Dragon's Secret (May 31, 2011)
- Episode 1x15: The Wild Brood (May 10, 2011)
Archer (2009)
Guest starring as Bucky
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x03: Heart of Archness: Part III (Sep 29, 2011)
- Episode 3x02: Heart of Archness: Part II (Sep 22, 2011)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
Guest starring as Endente
(2 episodes)
- Episode S06 Special: Legacy 02: In Search of the Crystal (Sep 26, 2014)
- Episode S06 Special: Legacy 03: Crystal Crisis (Sep 26, 2014)
Chuck (2007)
Guest starring as Ben Lo Pan
- Episode 1x05: Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp (Oct 22, 2007)
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Guest starring as Chen
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x17: The Tangerine Factor (May 19, 2008)
- Episode 1x07: The Dumpling Paradox (Nov 5, 2007)
Andy Barker, P.I. (2007)
Guest starring as Jon Leibowitz
- Episode 1x06: The Lady Varnishes (Apr 14, 2007)
Bones (2005)
Guest starring as Joseph Han
- Episode 2x16: The Boneless Bride in the River (Mar 21, 2007)
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Guest starring as Dour Monk
- Episode 1x12: The Storm (Jun 3, 2005)
Guest starring as Mayor Tong
- Episode 2x05: Avatar Day (Apr 28, 2006)
Guest starring as additional voices
- Episode 2x05: Avatar Day (Apr 28, 2006)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as James Hong
- Episode 2022-05-12: Jerrod Carmichael, James Hong, The Black Keys (May 12, 2022)
The West Wing (1999)
Guest starring as Chinese Ambassador David
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x14: Hartsfield's Landing (Feb 27, 2002)
- Episode 1x11: Lord John Marbury (Jan 5, 2000)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Guest starring as Laundry Supervisor
- Episode 6x02: Debt (Sep 28, 2004)
The Drew Carey Show (1995)
Guest starring as Government Worker
- Episode 4x09: The High Road to China (Nov 18, 1998)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
Guest starring as Ba-Ba
- Episode 1x02: Little Red Riding Hood (Mar 26, 1995)
Guest starring as Mr. Sung
- Episode 1x02: Little Red Riding Hood (Mar 26, 1995)
Friends (1994)
Guest starring as Hoshi
- Episode 3x24: The One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion (May 8, 1997)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
Guest starring as Grandfather Chow
- Episode 2x11: Chi of Steel (Jan 8, 1995)
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993)
Guest starring as Lee Pow
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x24: And Baby Makes Three (Apr 22, 1994) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 1x17: Fountain of Youth (Jan 14, 1994)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Aug 27, 1993)
Home Improvement (1991)
Guest starring as Dave
- Episode 5x26: Games, Flames And Automobiles (May 21, 1996)
Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989)
Guest starring as Gardener
- Episode 2x21: The Doctor, the Wife, Her Son and the Job (Mar 13, 1991)
Guest starring as Mr. Chen
(3 episodes)
- Episode 4x06: To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea (Oct 28, 1992)
- Episode 3x03: Doogie Has Left the Building (2) (Oct 9, 1991)
- Episode 3x02: Doogie Has Left the Building (1) (Oct 2, 1991)
Tour of Duty (1987)
Guest starring as Quang
- Episode 1x05: Sitting Ducks (Oct 29, 1987)
Guest starring as Col. Li Trang
- Episode 1x20: Angel of Mercy (Apr 9, 1988)
Guest starring as Jimmy
- Episode 2x02: Saigon (2) (Jan 10, 1989)
MacGyver (1985)
Guest starring as Commissioner Chu
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x02: Lost Love (2) (Sep 28, 1987)
- Episode 3x01: Lost Love (1) (Sep 21, 1987)
Guest starring as Kuang
- Episode 7x05: The Coltons (Oct 14, 1991)
Guest starring as Lee Wenying
- Episode 2x04: The Wish Child (Oct 20, 1986)
Miami Vice (1984)
Guest starring as Riochi Tanaka
- Episode 4x09: The Rising Sun of Death (Dec 4, 1987)
Call to Glory (1984)
Guest starring as Chinese Marshall
- Episode 1x05: Paper Tiger (Sep 17, 1984) [Co-Star]
Santa Barbara (1984)
Guest starring as Mr. Chang
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x58: Episode 168 (Mar 25, 1985)
- Episode 2x51: Episode 161 (Mar 14, 1985)
The A-Team (1983)
Guest starring as Byron Fong / General Chow
- Episode 4x09: Mind Games (Nov 26, 1985)
Guest starring as General Chow
- Episode 4x09: Mind Games (Nov 26, 1985)
Guest starring as Wan Chu
- Episode 2x13: The Maltese Cow (Dec 13, 1983)
Falcon Crest (1981)
Guest starring as Charles Fong
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2x22: Climax (Mar 11, 1983)
- Episode 2x21: Maelstrom (Mar 4, 1983)
- Episode 2x17: Love, Honor and Obey (Feb 4, 1983)
Dynasty (1981)
Guest starring as Dr. Chen Ling
(5 episodes)
- Episode 3x18: Reunions in Singapore (Feb 25, 1983) [Co-Star]
- Episode 3x17: Battle Lines (Feb 16, 1983) [Co-Star]
- Episode 3x16: The Mirror (Feb 4, 1983) [Co-Star]
- Episode 3x14: Madness (Jan 12, 1983) [Co-Star]
- Episode 3x13: Danny (Jan 5, 1983) [Co-Star]
It's a Living (1980)
Guest starring as Minister of Protocol
- Episode 3x15: Jewel Heist (Feb 15, 1986)
Hart to Hart (1979)
Guest starring as Holy Man
- Episode 1x11: The Man with the Jade Eyes (Dec 11, 1979)
Fantasy Island (1977)
Guest starring as The Butler
- Episode 4x08: Crescendo / Three Feathers (Dec 20, 1980)
Charlie's Angels (1976)
Guest starring as Prof. Perkins
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x02: Angels in Vegas Part II (Sep 13, 1978) [Co-Star]
- Episode 3x01: Angels in Vegas (Sep 13, 1978) [Co-Star]
Switch (1975)
Guest starring as Wang
(5 episodes)
- Episode 3x11: The Tong (Jan 9, 1978) [Co-Star]
- Episode 3x06: Dancer (Dec 5, 1977)
- Episode 3x05: Legend of the Macunas (2) (Oct 21, 1977)
- Episode 3x04: Legend of the Macunas (1) (Oct 21, 1977)
- Episode 3x01: Net Loss (Sep 23, 1977)
The New Perry Mason (1973)
Guest starring as TBD
- Episode 1x11: The Case of the Spurious Spouse (Dec 9, 1973)
Barnaby Jones (1973)
Guest starring as J.F. Chen
- Episode 2x08: The Deadly Prize (Nov 4, 1973) [Co-Star]
Kung Fu (1972)
Guest starring as Hsiang
- Episode S01 Special: Pilot: The Way Of The Tiger, The Sign Of The Dragon (Feb 22, 1972)
The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
Guest starring as Robert Lee
(2 episodes)
- Episode 5x02: The Thrill Killers (2) (Oct 7, 1976)
- Episode 5x01: The Thrill Killers (1) (Sep 30, 1976)
The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
Guest starring as The Man
- Episode 1x12: Bob and Emily and Howard and Carol and Jerry (Dec 9, 1972)
Maude (1972)
Guest starring as Morris Fong
- Episode 6x22: Maude's Big Move (1) (a.k.a.) The Chinese Dinner (Apr 8, 1978)
All in the Family (1971)
Guest starring as Chinese Waiter
- Episode 6x08: Edith Breaks Out (Nov 3, 1975)
The Bill Cosby Show (1969)
Guest starring as Doctor
- Episode 2x03: Is There a Doctor in the Hospital? (Sep 27, 1970)
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
Guest starring as James Watanu
- Episode 2x01: A Thousand Pardons -- You're Dead! (Sep 24, 1969)
Guest starring as Tot Kee
- Episode 2x12: The Devil and Mr. Frog (Dec 10, 1969)
Guest starring as Eric Ling
- Episode 4x07: Air Cargo -- Dial for Murder (Oct 26, 1971)
Guest starring as Soong Chien
- Episode 7x12: Presenting... in The Center Ring... Murder (Dec 10, 1974)
Mission: Impossible (1966)
Guest starring as Yin
- Episode 5x23: The Merchant (Mar 17, 1971) [Co-Star]
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
Guest starring as Chan
- Episode 1x21: Jeannie and the Kidnap Caper (Feb 12, 1966)
I Spy (1965)
Guest starring as Mr. Shaw
- Episode 1x01: So Long, Patrick Henry (Sep 15, 1965) [Co-Star]
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
Guest starring as Mr. Wong
- Episode 3x19: You Bet Your Won Ton (Jan 25, 1967)
Slattery's People (1964)
Guest starring as Wing Fong
- Episode 1x08: Question: Is Laura the Name of the Game? (Nov 9, 1964)
The Outer Limits (1963)
Guest starring as Wen Li
- Episode 1x02: The Hundred Days of the Dragon (Sep 23, 1963)
Ensign O'Toole (1962)
Guest starring as Headwaiter
- Episode 1x17: Operation Intrigue (Jan 13, 1963)
Guest starring as Pvt. Osano
- Episode 1x06: Operation Holdout (Oct 28, 1962)
Guest starring as Stage Manager
- Episode 1x04: Operation Benefit (Oct 14, 1962)
Hong Kong (1960)
Guest starring as Chen
- Episode 1x05: The Jade Empress (Oct 26, 1960)
Guest starring as Lung Poi
- Episode 1x12: The Dragon Cup (Dec 14, 1960)
Hawaiian Eye (1959)
Guest starring as Captain Chang
- Episode 3x05: Thomas Jefferson Chu (Oct 25, 1961)
Guest starring as Hop Toy
- Episode 2x30: Dragon Road (Apr 5, 1961)
Guest starring as Wang Hai
- Episode 2x05: Jade Song (Oct 12, 1960)
Bonanza (1959)
Guest starring as Number One, Hop Sing's Cousin
- Episode 2x03: Badge Without Honor (Sep 24, 1960)
Guest starring as Hop Sing's #3 Cousin
- Episode 1x28: San Francisco (Apr 2, 1960)
The Donna Reed Show (1958)
Guest starring as Jim
- Episode 8x23: Is There a Small Hotel? (Feb 19, 1966)
The Californians (1957)
Guest starring as Charlie Wong
- Episode 2x23: Gold-Tooth Charlie (Mar 10, 1959)
Perry Mason (1957)
Guest starring as Louis Kew
- Episode 7x08: The Case of the Floating Stones (Nov 21, 1963)
Guest starring as Dean Chang
- Episode 6x09: The Case of the Weary Watchdog (Nov 29, 1962)
Wagon Train (1957)
Guest starring as Ceong Wai Kok
- Episode 6x05: The John Augustus Story (Oct 17, 1962)
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
Guest starring as Priest
- Episode 5x31: Coming of the Tiger (Apr 14, 1962)
The Loretta Young Show (1953)
Guest starring as Lee Chan
- Episode 7x10: Vengeance is Thine (Nov 29, 1959)