Actor James Hong becomes oldest performer to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
  • Actor James Hong has appeared in nearly 700 movies and television shows over the course of his 70-year career. But many people don’t know his name. Marci Gonzalez has the story of the prolific entertainer who was honored this week as the oldest performer to ever receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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  • @SirAbyss
    @SirAbyss 2 года назад +582

    James Hong is an icon in every sense of the word. Such a shame more people don’t know his name and the massive impact he’s made in cinema over multiple decades.

    • @eddiejoewalt7746
      @eddiejoewalt7746 2 года назад +5

      he more in top 10 underrated asians actors!

    • @anshuchoudhary5081
      @anshuchoudhary5081 2 года назад +5

      He also voiced professor Chang in Teen Titans.

    • @trevorcarey3997
      @trevorcarey3997 2 года назад +5

      Congratulations James Hong, so long well deserved for a great actor and a class man👌♥️

    • @BoycottChinaa
      @BoycottChinaa 2 года назад +2

      4:08 great respect.. slightly too "pro-bejing-soft-power" by the end.. no Minnesota accent, eh?

    • @davidn.3017
      @davidn.3017 2 года назад +3

      that Asian in Hollywood for you. Hopefully our new generation things can be better

  • @vendvere1637
    @vendvere1637 2 года назад +367

    James Hong deserves every bit of that recognition. Talk about a Veteran Character Actor! He's been all over the place in movies, and TV. God bless, Mr. Hong!

    • @22lyric
      @22lyric 2 года назад +2

      Same story with a LOT of character actors.

    • @taoist32
      @taoist32 2 года назад +1

      Been in hundreds of movies, more than any other actor in history.

    • @SorryWereOpen247
      @SorryWereOpen247 2 года назад +1

      "Talk about a Veteran"...
      He was a US Army special forces veteran !

    • @laserpmr
      @laserpmr 2 года назад

      @@SorryWereOpen247 so what does it mean? was he in combat?

  • @pureb7235
    @pureb7235 2 года назад +174

    He should be awarded an honorary Oscar for all the years he's entertained us.

    • @Amtcboy
      @Amtcboy Год назад +3

      That would be the Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • @Native-Kitty
    @Native-Kitty 2 года назад +304

    James Hong is a true film LEGEND! I first saw him in “The Golden Child” and then in “Big Trouble in Little China”. Put some RESPECK on his name!!!

    • @geromelegnome5446
      @geromelegnome5446 2 года назад +3

      Big trouble is my all time favorite movie!!! Well deserved!!! Congrats!!!

    • @BDX169
      @BDX169 2 года назад +1

      Those are the first two movies I've first notice him True Legend

    • @ThePerpetualStudent
      @ThePerpetualStudent 2 года назад +3

      I turned 44 today. BTLC is in my top 25 films of all times. It was so important to me growning up!! Love it

    • @geromelegnome5446
      @geromelegnome5446 2 года назад +2

      @@ThePerpetualStudent happy birthday bud. Hope you have a great year.

    • @ThePerpetualStudent
      @ThePerpetualStudent 2 года назад +1

      @@geromelegnome5446 I have no idea who you are but you are awesome! I hope you are blessed this same year.

  • @bigneon_glitter
    @bigneon_glitter 2 года назад +152

    James Hong is living, breathing Hollywood history. Dude's been in almost every other film classic of the past 50 years.

  • @chrismorgan9153
    @chrismorgan9153 2 года назад +222

    He looks wonderful for 93. His performance in Big Trouble in Little China was exceptional. He's never been bad or mediocre, but that role? Exceptional.

  • @josephreese9294
    @josephreese9294 2 года назад +145

    700 HUNDRED CREDITS!!! under his belt .
    The simple fact that he was in BLADE RUNNER
    is good enough 4 me.
    I'm so glad he finally got this well deserved recognition.👍

  • @kathysanchez5945
    @kathysanchez5945 2 года назад +98

    Amazing gentleman!!!
    About time that he is officially recognized by not only the public, but by his all his peers!!!

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 2 года назад

      Every kid in the 80s remembers him as Lopan from Big Trouble in Little China!

  • @suhugo9546
    @suhugo9546 2 года назад +84

    The man is a legend! So happy to see James get the recognition he truly deserve! All the flowers 💐

  • @andrewbui8295
    @andrewbui8295 2 года назад +54

    i first heard his voice in Mulan and Avatar the Last Airbender and Kung Fu Panda, and then i started to recognize him in his live action work. truly an icon and will always be one.

  • @dbc1dc
    @dbc1dc 2 года назад +70

    I have seen him literally all my life in something or another. I was born in the later 60's. Pretty amazing career and well deserved recognition. Better late than never.

  • @jdmmg4904
    @jdmmg4904 2 года назад +77

    I am glad he's receiving this kind of recognition and still be around to see it. All the best for him and thank you for the entertainment!

  • @downtownblue
    @downtownblue 2 года назад +32

    It's amazing that the affect of his voice is so distinctive, it is a Hollywood trope. And yet, despite being so iconic, most don't recognize his name. I hope this begins a process of recognizing his prolific accomishments in Hollywood film, television and beyond!

  • @mattnichols4592
    @mattnichols4592 2 года назад +64

    "I don't want to retire but I am due for a vacation"
    James is the definition of a blue collar working man. Truly loves what he does. This guy definitely deserves the Star on Hollywood walk a fame!

  • @HyperactiveNeuron
    @HyperactiveNeuron 2 года назад +35

    James Hong deserves every bit of honor. Such a deserving award that's been a long time coming.

  • @Auntkekebaby
    @Auntkekebaby 2 года назад +48

    So funny. I was just thinking about him after watching a Bruce Lee movie. I thought that I saw him in Fist of Fury. I love him. He's hilarious in his comedy roles and very talented. He deserves all of the flowers.

  • @phillip_iv_planetking6354
    @phillip_iv_planetking6354 2 года назад +66

    I first saw this dude in Big Trouble in Little China when I was a kid.
    Good times.

  • @homebody6353
    @homebody6353 2 года назад +31

    KING 👑 What an honor to be alive at 93.

  • @andrewfrazier547
    @andrewfrazier547 2 года назад +25

    I’m 40 and can remember so many shows& movies roles he did. He is well deserved and clearly overdue for a star.

  • @Kristina-gz2wu
    @Kristina-gz2wu 2 года назад +30

    He also has a very distinctive voice.

  • @anthonypeterson8485
    @anthonypeterson8485 2 года назад +36

    Congratulations, Mr. James Hong you definitely deserve it

  • @CarlosMartinez-ik5xv
    @CarlosMartinez-ik5xv 2 года назад +26

    Such a wonderful acting talent!!! A long overdue acknowledgment of his many works. He may have played numerous “cliché” roles in movies and on TV, but man did he ever make the most of each of those roles. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with the world and for paving the way for so many other actors who have followed you. Mr. Hong, you sir are a true Hollywood icon. Cheers and congratulations on your star on the Walk of Fame.

  • @bwuh
    @bwuh 2 года назад +20

    Finally! This guy gets the recognition he deserves.

  • @sandramorey2529
    @sandramorey2529 2 года назад +22

    70 years! That's amazing for anyone doing anything. Mr. Hong, I have seen almost every role you have played & I hoped that you would be honored at some point. Mazeltov!

    • @afsheeentabtab2706
      @afsheeentabtab2706 2 года назад

      Did you see him in Zorro tv series 1950s, I rewatched the show about 8 years ago. He was there as well 😊

  • @SuperJK-Man
    @SuperJK-Man 2 года назад +8

    Finally. This man done so much in the entertainment business.

  • @thisis.michelletorres444
    @thisis.michelletorres444 2 года назад +18

    God bless him, what a humble and sweet man! Overdue and well-deserved recognition!!!

  • @noralee6787
    @noralee6787 2 года назад +9

    Fabulous actor that deserved this recognition so many years ago..
    Congratulations Mr. Hong.. 👏

  • @bp51082
    @bp51082 2 года назад +20

    Well deserved sir. You were an integral part of my childhood. My dad worked a couple blocks from Chinatown in SF in the '80s, and I remember in particular how big trouble in Little China ignited my imagination, imagining what might lurk below or around any corner.
    glad you're still kicking and seemingly so well.

  • @Mac14329
    @Mac14329 2 года назад +23

    James Hong is a legend. I only wish I appreciated him more as a kid.

  • @lukygirl314
    @lukygirl314 2 года назад +17

    YAY!! Glad to see he is finally being recognized

  • @HKvalhe
    @HKvalhe Год назад +3

    Well deserved. The man is a true legend 🥰❤️🙏

  • @rdbull5890
    @rdbull5890 2 года назад +10

    He's 93?!?!?! That's amazing. He's been in everything!

  • @bellahts4846
    @bellahts4846 2 года назад +7

    Congratulations, all best wishes for our dear Mr. Hong💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐we love you ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @dianemelick2393
    @dianemelick2393 2 года назад +9

    93 years old Mr Hong looks terrific he deserves the star after all he is one

  • @suzanne4504
    @suzanne4504 2 года назад +5

    Finally. I have enjoyed him in so many films and TV. JAMES HONG is amazing.

  • @aliciafranco5704
    @aliciafranco5704 2 года назад +4

    GREATEST QUOTE EVER , " MY JOB IS MY VACATION ".🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥JAMES HONG IS LEGEND🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ederbenavides27
    @ederbenavides27 2 года назад +16

    “Acting is my vacation” 70 year vacation 😎

  • @marcianodemidof7135
    @marcianodemidof7135 2 года назад +10

    James Hong 🙏🏾 a true legend on the silver screen and television no one talks about. Finaly gets his star and recognition. Congrats Sir and after so many great roles in movies and tv series, decade after decade after decade, thank you. Big fan of the Man's work. ✌🏾

  • @haryettelorrainemakmot4564
    @haryettelorrainemakmot4564 2 года назад +13

    CONGRATULATIONS, MR. HONG...
    IT'S ABOUT TIME...

  • @monicat.4880
    @monicat.4880 2 года назад +6

    Was about time. Never Give Up. Congratulations Mr. James Hong. Well Deserved.

  • @A.Rose.G
    @A.Rose.G 2 года назад +11

    Long time coming. I think almost everyone knows and appreciates him. Not necessarily his name, but now they will! The "🤔5-10 minutes" bit is burned in my memory...When you watch even decades old reruns, there he is. 😊👏

  • @thfpnw7103
    @thfpnw7103 2 года назад +14

    What an inspiration! The 10-15 minutes line on Seinfeld was gold.

  • @misfits123
    @misfits123 2 года назад +13

    About time and congratulations 🎉

  • @Mickju
    @Mickju 2 года назад +8

    Seeing this makes me very happy. It's about time. This honor is well deserved.

  • @SmokingRun
    @SmokingRun 2 года назад +8

    Its about time!!!! This guy has and always will be an ICON!!!

  • @williedee947
    @williedee947 2 года назад +5

    This man has been in countless movies I have seen .. this is a great honor God bless him

  • @CelticSeer
    @CelticSeer 2 года назад +5

    Congratulations….well deserved recognition….fabulous character actor. 🙏💕☘️

  • @saifhussain4176
    @saifhussain4176 2 года назад +18

    He is a legend

  • @SupraManG
    @SupraManG 2 года назад +4

    He very much deserves that star. James Hong is an underrated actor whom should have been recognized for his superb acting skills a long time ago. Thank goodness he is still alive to have made this great accomplishment. Congrats to you, Mr. James Hong.

  • @gokurocks9
    @gokurocks9 2 года назад +3

    James Hong finally receiving the recognition he truly deserves! His entire life is a walking class act. Up next, an Academy Award!

  • @suhugo9546
    @suhugo9546 2 года назад +10

    Fantastic interviewing CBS mornings 🌞

  • @patchowh1987
    @patchowh1987 2 года назад +15

    Amazing .... it took Hollywood that long for this man to get a star. Absurd.

  • @yeeluvspizza
    @yeeluvspizza 2 года назад +5

    As a fellow Chinese American, I admit hating many of Jame's roles. Hollywood's long history of racism stood in the way of opportunities for positive lead roles for someone like James. His endurance through it all deserves praise.

  • @Aaroncarter55726
    @Aaroncarter55726 2 года назад +4

    James Hong definitely deserves the award, what a legend

  • @thedoneeye
    @thedoneeye 2 года назад +16

    He was in an episode of 'The Drew Carey Show' where Drew was drugged and woke up in China without a pass port, money, or any idea how to get back to the U.S. James Hong played a government official who helped him return. When Drew asked how he could repay him James Hong said, "Oh don't worry about it. All you have to do is buy me one of those beaded seat covers that massage your back in your car."
    To which Drew said, "Hey, if you get me back home I'll massage your back myself!"
    James Hong paused, gave him a disgusted look and said, "Aaaaiya!!! Can't I go *one* day without getting hit on!!??"

  • @dlxmarks
    @dlxmarks 2 года назад +19

    Just huge admiration for his devotion to acting. To leave a safe career in civil engineering for the uncertainty of acting especially when he knew roles would be few and limited is stunning.

  • @wowJhil
    @wowJhil 2 года назад +3

    Not only did he play in so many movies, but he made great contribution to many of them! And his career span over extremely long time! It's really incredible!

  • @madgemackles4337
    @madgemackles4337 2 года назад +6

    The man is a legend. I didn’t know he was from Minnesota!!! I can tell his voice from anything

  • @Ingel_Riday6690
    @Ingel_Riday6690 2 года назад +1

    Daniel Dae Kim, Johnny Gat himself, helped James Hong finally get his star on the walk of fame.
    Heck yeah. :-) Beautiful.

  • @DJL0455
    @DJL0455 2 года назад +13

    Well done Mr. Hong! And well deserved!

  • @annasahlstrom6109
    @annasahlstrom6109 2 года назад +1

    Mr. Hong is so wonderful! It shouldn't have taken this long to recognize him.

  • @chunri1626
    @chunri1626 Год назад +1

    He took what roles he had to and endured. Thank you for singing his praises

  • @TheStuport
    @TheStuport 2 года назад +8

    I see James Hong in a Tv show or movie...and I'm ALL IN! So many roles and characters...but TWO that stand out to me is his role as the butler in "Chinatown" and the restaurateur setting people and taking reservations on a Seinfeld episode are tattooed on my soul.... "Cartwright....Party Of Four"! I have no doubt Mr. Hong is well respected by his Peers Big Time! Cheers From Ohio

  • @Daehawk
    @Daehawk 2 года назад +1

    I love James Hong! He's been great in everything I have ever watched him in. One of my favorites. It seems he has been old since I was a kid in the 80s lol. Bless him.

  • @FrankinDallas
    @FrankinDallas Год назад +1

    Amazing...90+ years old and still working on great stuff!

  • @rongendron8705
    @rongendron8705 2 года назад +1

    I'm 76 & remember him in 1958-59, when he played Charlie Chan's son in the short lived
    t.v. series of "Charlie Chan", with J. Carroll Naish as Chan! He was about 30, but still
    looked like a teenager! Loved all his many great performances, through the decades!

  • @PNN_ParodyNewsNetwork
    @PNN_ParodyNewsNetwork 2 года назад +1

    Old but gold

  • @PHATDAWGEATS
    @PHATDAWGEATS Год назад +1

    Balls of Fury is one of the funniest underrated comedies to hit the big screen in the past 30 years

  • @RDanetu
    @RDanetu Год назад +1

    He is an Icon

  • @BraveStars
    @BraveStars 2 года назад +1

    Long overdue! Congrats Mr Hong. You are a legend!

  • @tccurtis2932
    @tccurtis2932 2 года назад +1

    Love that guy, The guy never never ages.

  • @teejah7785
    @teejah7785 2 года назад +1

    James Hong deserves the recognition and more!!!! Bravo!

  • @dancemaniac3868
    @dancemaniac3868 2 года назад +3

    I've been looking at that familiar face on the big screen for decades. Happy to see him finally recognized.

  • @Nargon46
    @Nargon46 2 года назад +1

    I cannot believe how many movies and shows I've seen and heard this guy in

  • @soju81
    @soju81 Год назад +1

    DEFINITELY well deserved. He embodies the true spirit of an actor. He hustled for 70+ years to finally be accepted into the Academy and get his star on the walk of fame.

  • @PepperWilliams_songcovers
    @PepperWilliams_songcovers 2 года назад +1

    I first saw James Hong back in the early 80's and always liked him. He's been in everything. He can play comedy as well as dramatic roles.

  • @BrokenSoulConfession
    @BrokenSoulConfession 2 года назад +4

    Very well deserved.
    He's been everywhere, TV and movies. And no recognition.

  • @ejicon3099
    @ejicon3099 2 года назад +1

    This warms my heart. The first movie I saw James Hong is was "Big Trouble in Little China."

  • @iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606
    @iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606 2 года назад +1

    It’s about time! James is one of the most iconic character actors

  • @johnreremoana930
    @johnreremoana930 2 года назад +6

    He made a surprise guest appearance in the sci-fi remake movie 'The Day The Earth Stood Stiil' as a alien with Keanu Reeves, which was pretty cool to see.
    Congratulations Mr James Hong, you definitely deserve 'The Walk Of Fame' among all the other Hollywood stars.

  • @billspooks
    @billspooks 2 года назад +4

    I Love James Hong. I DO KNOW HIS NAME. I am so Happy to See Him.

  • @greencraig8570
    @greencraig8570 2 года назад +6

    Congrats, James! Well deserved.

  • @jasonbrown8726
    @jasonbrown8726 2 года назад +1

    Long overdue. Acting legend

  • @girlyghoul
    @girlyghoul 2 года назад +5

    He's had so many legendary roles. But one of my favorites is his voice role of Mr. Ping in Kung Fu Panda. When he tells Po the story of how he found him and adopted him, it gets me every time. There's so much love in his voice when he's remembering his early days caring for Baby Po.

  • @CaliPatriot88
    @CaliPatriot88 2 года назад +1

    Long overdue, very underrated actor

  • @reddahg23
    @reddahg23 2 года назад

    love James Hong great actor who made movies and tvs memories we cant forget

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 2 года назад +3

    So happy for him. Loved him since first saw him in Big Trouble Little China 💕👍

  • @starcrib
    @starcrib 2 года назад

    He's a National Treasure 🌿🌸🌼🌺🌿 YES-- !!! JAMES HONG !🌿🌸🌼🌺🌿

  • @flowerpowergirl343
    @flowerpowergirl343 2 года назад +1

    Awww he so deserves that star!!!❤️

  • @elizabethhoeppner8881
    @elizabethhoeppner8881 Год назад

    I am so happy he finally got his star. I have been watching him as a character actor since I was a little girl. Fantastic!

  • @citypopFM
    @citypopFM 2 года назад +1

    I wish I knew ahead of time he was receiving a star on the Walk of Fame. I would've made my way over for that. Congratulations to him, it's long overdue for him to be recognized for all the work he's done for the film industry.

  • @robertpadillosandiego2821
    @robertpadillosandiego2821 2 года назад

    good gosh. knowing he's from minnesota, all I can hear now is his Minnesota accent in his interview!... brilliant actor.

  • @thebunkertv8847
    @thebunkertv8847 2 года назад +9

    Wow Well deserved

  • @michaelsalientes571
    @michaelsalientes571 2 года назад +5

    Amazing !!!
    Congratulations 🌟🌟🌟!

  • @Quball87
    @Quball87 2 года назад +1

    This man is a legend and an icon. I've seen him in countless TV shows and movies I've watched. James Hong deserves this recognition and is a humble barrier-breaking man for Asian actors working today.

  • @charleshemphill6923
    @charleshemphill6923 2 года назад +1

    This man has done everything in acting I've been watching him all my life.

  • @Kristina-gz2wu
    @Kristina-gz2wu 2 года назад +8

    My favorite is Lo Pan in BTILC and I believe he played a character on The Big Valley, as far as I can remember.

    • @2024books
      @2024books 2 года назад

      My favorite too. I laughed when he was the older version of Lo Pan.

  • @eddiek8179
    @eddiek8179 2 года назад +1

    He should have got this ages ago. The man is pure legend.

  • @vangmx
    @vangmx 2 года назад +1

    He truly deserved it! Seen this man on the screen since a kid. I’m so happy for Mr. James Hong. May he live long and continue to give us many more roles.

    • @taoist32
      @taoist32 2 года назад +1

      At 93 he’s already lived a long, successful, and happy life. I bet he has no regrets if he passed away tomorrow, but he sure looks really healthy for 93. Hopefully we can get at least a few more years.

  • @Shoji86
    @Shoji86 2 года назад +1

    The craziest thing is most of us grew up with this icon of a man and didn't even know it till we got older. Not only is this man iconic in so many ways, he is literally such a big piece in cinema history. I Hope he gets another 70 years.