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Meet James Hong, who has over 600 Hollywood acting credits: the 95-year-old was born in the US to Hong Kong parents and has starred in Everything Everywhere All At Once and Kung Fu Panda, among others

Legendary Chinese American actor James Hong is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Photo: @thejameshong/Instagram
Legendary Chinese American actor James Hong is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Photo: @thejameshong/Instagram

  • The 95-year-old Asian-American actor James Hong was recently honoured at the TCL Chinese Theatre in LA, with his family and Hollywood friends including Lucy Liu turning out to support him
  • He has starred in everything from Blade Runner and Chinatown to Seinfeld, Disney’s Turning Red and Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight – and still has more films in the pipeline

Veteran Hollywood actor James Hong may be 95 years old, but he’s showing no signs of ageing or slowing down.

 

With over 600 acting credits to his name including Blade Runner, Kung Fu Panda, and Everything Everywhere All At Once, this Asian-American superstar has more than proven his talents in Hollywood, and is now being honoured at the TCL Chinese Theatre in LA.

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James Hong with fellow Asian-American actor Ming-Na Wen. Photo: @thejameshong/Instagram
James Hong with fellow Asian-American actor Ming-Na Wen. Photo: @thejameshong/Instagram

Despite being in his mid 90s, Hong looked dapper – and chipper – as ever as he literally cemented his name in showbiz history with his hand and footprints at the famous cinematic venue. He was joined by fellow Asian-American actor Lucy Liu for the tribute, which took place on his birthday on February 22.

In 2022, he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Here’s a look inside his prolific career and life in the spotlight:

James Hong has roots in Hong Kong

Actor James Hong turned 95 on February 22. Photo: @thejameshong/Instagram
Actor James Hong turned 95 on February 22. Photo: @thejameshong/Instagram