Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
University of Minnesota, University of Southern California, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Central High School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier B -- 50,720 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 73 years (1951-2024)
Notable
Career spanning 73 years (1951-2024) -- among the longest-active actors in A-tier
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Year context
Born in 1929 -- Wall Street crash triggers the Great Depression; Herbert Hoover was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
Kung Fu Panda 4
Mr. Ping (voice)
American Born Chinese
TV Series
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Mr. Ping (voice)
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Gong Gong
Turning Red
Mr. Gao (voice)
Abominable
Yak Leader (voice)
Sherlock Gnomes
Salt Shaker (voice)
Unfallen
Film
Better Criminal
Harold Fat
R.I.P.D.
Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
AWARDS (1)
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Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
2011
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Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Hong?
James Hong is 97 years old, born on .
Where was James Hong born?
James Hong was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
What movies or shows has James Hong been in?
James Hong has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), American Born Chinese (2023), Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), Turning Red (2022).
What is James Hong known for?
James Hong is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about James Hong?
You can find more about James Hong on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
