James Hong is an American actor, producer, and director. He has worked in numerous productions in American media since the 1950s, portraying a variety of roles. With more than 650 film and television credits as of 2022, he is one of the most prolific actors of all time.
Was James Hong in Star Tek?
Unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of Lt. Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek (1966), which went to George Takei.
Who did James Hong play in Avatar?
In 2006, Hong voiced the character Mayor Tong in Avatar: The Last Airbender in the second season’s episode titled “Avatar Day” in addition to his previous role as Monk Tashi in the first-season episode “The Storm” in 2005. In 2006, he also voiced the character of the High Lama in the film Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
Earlier in his career, Hong co-founded East West Players, the first Asian American theatre organization and the longest continuously-running theatre of color in the United States, to increase Asian American representation in the industry.
On May 10, 2022, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the American film and television industries.