James Hong is an actor, voice actor, and director from the United States.
James Hong has acted in over 500 roles in cinema, television, and video games throughout the course of his 50-year career.
He was the Association of Asian/Pacific American Artists' past president (AAPAA).
In the 1950s, James Hong began his career in show business by dubbing the soundtracks of various Asian films.
He starred in a western aviation adventure series (Sky King), the TV show The New Adventures of Charlie Chan, Walt Disney's ABC series Zorro, and CBS's Perry Mason from 1956 and 1965.
He had a small role on The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s.
He's most recognized for playing the eternal ghost sorcerer in John Carpenter's cult movie Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
Other prominent shows in which Hong has appeared include The West Wing, The Big Bank Theory, Alias, and Friends.
He's also noted for his voice work in a variety of media and has directed films including Teen Lust.
Hong and his wife Susan, whom he married in 1977, now live in Los Angeles.
James Hong's net worth is currently estimated at $8 million.
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Year | Net worth |
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2022 | $8 million |
2021 | $7.9 million |
2020 | $7.5 million |
He was married to an actress Pearl Huang from 1967 to 1973.
James Hong's first wife
James Hong is married to Susan Hong since 1977. The couple has a kid.
Children: James Hong has a daughter named April Hong.
Parents:
James Hong’s father is restaurateur Frank W. Hong.
James Hong’s mother is Lee Shui Fa.
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"When you look at the piece of paper, and there's just words on there, you interpret it as the actor to whatever you think is right. There may not be the hidden meaning behind the dialogue, because you don't really get to see what's going on."
"[While voicing] you have to create a feeling for what happened before a scene, what's going to happen after a scene, and what you are doing in a scene. You need to use your imagination even more and once your emotions are up, then your voice and expressions will go accordingly."
"As an actor, demonstrating your feelings in front of people is not what you're supposed to be doing. You're supposed to hold your emotions and control them, and not show them all over the place."
"Human life is difficult. But as this life is coming to an end, I consider myself lucky to have lived it."
"Live how you want to live, not being influenced by others around you."