The first Asian to kind of ended in everything, when an Asian man was needed. I love such actors, always ready to serve the bigger story with brilliant little roles. Once I noticed him, I always loved seeing him, in whatever.
I'm 43 years old and I've been lucky enough to watch James Hong act my entire life. He's a legend. Here's wishing many more years of healthy, full life to you sir.
On the set of Everything Everywhere All at Once he had stacks of about 6-8 different stills from his various movies (Blade Runner, Big Trouble, etc) that he arranged to sign for any crew member who wanted one to show his gratitude for their work on the film. I’ve never seen another actor be so generous and gracious.
@@JuQui228 He was a sweet dad wasn't he. I started to tear up in the movie when the dad was going to tell his son something and I thought he was going to tell him he wasn't his real dad. I got tears in my eyes and then he said there was no secret ingredient in the secret sauce. That was amazing to me because I was expecting his son to be crushed when he found out dad was not his biological dad (which was quite obvious since he was a duck). Instead he gave him the strength to believe in himself. Here I am an adult and I thought it was such a great movie!🦆🐼💙
Pure icon. He should have had a star on Hollywood Blvd decades ago. He also deserves an Oscar. At 93, he is still at the top of his game and starring in a film that will probably be remembered in the same regard as, Blade Runner. The dude was in, Big Trouble In Little China FFS! Legend!
Think about it... He's 93! He's a living encyclopedia of history! He's probably got so many stories and memories he could tell and every single one of them would worth their weight in gold! A true living legend! And the Dragon dance was awesome too! ❤
His canto sounds so old school, straight out of a black and white movie from HK in the 50s or how my grandfather used to speak. Props to him though given he was actually American born.
What a privilege it is to be able to honor someone like him. I remember seeing him on Seinfeld and then when I saw him again in everything everywhere I was like is that the same dude from 30 years ago? He is in amazing shape and his mental acuity is just sharp. So glad he’s getting flowers while he’s still here. He’s a treasure
yea when My daughter and I watched EEAAO (it was the third time for me), the moment she saw James Hong, she said "Seinfeld!". That is the impact of James Hong.
Thank you for giving James Hong the time, credit and long overdue exposure he deserves. He has been a CONSTANT through cinema longer than most of us have been alive. Thank you for acknowledging him, Jimmy and JKL staff.
Right. I can't help but shed a tear thinking how great it is that he's getting the respect he deserved. So many Asian American actors have been chewed up and spit out by the Hollywood system, their contributions to American culture only recognized after they've been long gone, either dead or retired. It's so great that James was able to reach a point where he's finally getting the respect he's always deserved.
@@melanieomer9186 Ooooh, so well said! Loved that he turned to the audience at times to answer questions as though he is saying "the people's reaction can speak for itself" - he was really well-loved on the show, I could tell.
Wow, it's hard to believe he still has this amazing, energetic, hilarious personality at almost 94 years old. He seems more like he's in his late 60s or 70s. What a cool guy too. He's winning life. He's been in a lot of fantastic movies.. some of my favorites, such as Big Trouble in Little China. Everything, Everywhere All at Once is a wonderful movie too. Definitely watch it if you haven't yet.
One of the best parts of this, besides all the fabulous comments here, is the audience's very enthusiastic applause at every turn of this interview. They know James Hong's body of work and enjoy and respect him, and it was there for all to see. Made me a little emotional. I love to see the elderly getting their props. 😍
My only regret is that Jimmy didn't pull up a picture of Lo Pan from Big Trouble in Little China. That's the movie I grew up on, where he played the lead antagonist rather than just a character and he really is a legendary character actor.
@@luishumbertovega3900 yes . I would love to see him do Lo Pan getting all excited and creepy over the girl! The way he remembers his Cagney imitation 70 years ago... I bet his Lo Pan is even better today than in '86.
The moment he came out I said: "Seinfeld 4" and then he was asked about those iconic roles and when he started quoting the lines from his Seinfeld episode I started screaming "Seinfeld FOUR" and when he said that I applauded and got emotional!
James Hong has also done voice-over work in his career, including animated film and tv roles and in video games. He has that instantly recognizable voice. When a certain memorable NPC showed up in the Diablo III game, I immediately thought that's James Hong. Of course, one of his most famous voice-overs was for Mr. Ping, the adoptive father of Po, voiced by Jack Black.
Covetous Shen...funniest NPC from Diablo 3! Glad to see I wasn't the only one who remembered that. Shen: "You are very brave to venture outside the town gates. I hear there are all sorts of dangerous things crawling around out there. Player: "The risen dead are truly abominations." Shen: "That's terrible! I only meant the rats and snakes."
He was also in Avatar the Last Airbender (the mayor during the unfried dough episode), he had several roles in Kung Fu with David Carradine. He is easily one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. There's no doubting he's worked really hard and deserves every accolade given to him.
Imagine, having so many short two to three line roles in SO many movies and working so hard to perfect those tiny parts and accents, that he actually remembers every single piece and set of lines in the right voice. This guy isn’t just a legend he’s really practically a super human. Incredible commitment and flexibility to his trade.
I remember seeing this guy on multiple Seinfeld episodes as well as being in Big Trouble in Little China. Such a recognizable actor and voice for so long that it’s a bit of a surprise that it took him this long to finally get his star.
I would like to nominate James Hong for the position Betty White had as America's National Treasure. The man played Snotty in Revenge of the Nerds II, need I say more?
I looked at the official website for the process. Someone has to send in the name for consideration with a letter of agreement from the nominee or his/her management. And they only pick "approximately 30 names" a years. If your name is not picked, try again next year. If your name is picked, somebody has to pay $55,000. With that said, given his work history, I'm pretty sure he could have gotten it 20+ years earlier if they'd tried.
What an excellent interview. Much respect and honor to Mr Hong. It's amazing how he can remember those lines from so many performances over his lifetime.
James Hong is a legit TRUE INSPIRATION 🙌 94 yrs. old & Im looking forward to MULTIPLE films/tv series he's in💯Plus, his memory, wit, & phsyical energy is still sharp as a blade!
James Hong is simply amazing. Very active at his age, and even remembers roles (individual lines!) from forty years ago. I hope most of us can do that at his age.
I have seen James in different movies and tv shows but I never knew his real name. I’m happy and proud of him receiving his star in Hollywood. And he doesn’t look 93, he is amazing. By the way, it feels special to hear someone speaks Cantonese (Chinese) on JK’s show.
I grew up watching many films James Hong was in, but Big Trouble in Little China has stuck with me to this day. What a TRUE legend he is with more than 650 film and television credits, that's just insane and so glad to see him get his star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Some day someone should subtitle his scenes in Big Trouble. There are things he says in Chinese during his "chats" with the Jack Burton character that are just great. Probably not scripted.
Mr. Hong is Legend. This honor is long overdue. Here he is 93 but has the vitality of a much younger person. I would like to know what is his secret? It seems he has such a zest for life, I'm thinking that may have something to do with it. May he have continued success and many more healthy years.
The first movie I remember James in was Flower Drum Song, my favorite movie with him is Big Trouble in Little China. One of my favorite actors of all time.
"Right now everyone please watching the Jimmy Kimmel Show, look at him he's quite a good looking kid. Handsome. He has hair right here. Of course he has hair there and there. He's really hairy, you know. Now. Let me tell you something, he has to tells a lot of jokes. A lot of jokes. Many many jokes he tells. Some of them not too good."
700 film and TV credits is just an incredible career. I've heard Ke Huy Quan's interviews since his Oscar nomination for the same film, in which he details how difficult it is to find work as an Asian actor in Hollywood. It's quite sad that a man of his talent was sidelined for so long, especially with such a big beginning as a child. But now I finally understand. I can imagine more than 40 years of his agent calling around, only to hear "we're sorry, we already gave that part to James Hong."
I understand that this is a joke answer, but if you listen to Quan's interviews, the throughline is that there weren't meaningful, challenging roles for Asian actors. Hong has talked about sets where no one chose to learn his name, he was just "the c****." Most of rhe roles he's had have been bit parts because that's all that was offered, and that's what Quan decided to walk away from. Even Stephanie Hsu, so much younger than either, has talked about leaving auditions where she was being directed to act in a frustratingly offensive way and talking to other actors waiting to read, who told her that's all that Asians can expect to get. It's why she'd never really considered pursuing a movie career and was going to stay in theater. Hong has done a hell of a lot, both on and off of sets, to increase rhe opportunities available to Asian actors. It's horrible that he's had to go through what he has inorder to keep crackint that door further and further open.
Wow I have so many great movie memories of Mr. Hong and it’s great to see him dancing and joking. I’m surprised it took this long to get the star on Hollywood. He deserves an Academy Award for lifetime achievements. Love, love, love James Hong.
I think he's 94 now, last I checked. Such an amazing man. The first time I heard his voice was in Kung Fu Panda. I also heard it in the Tom and Jerry movie where they meet Johnny Quest. I didn't realize he was in so many movies and TV shows. Congratulations to Mr. James Hong! :)
5:33 the way he talks about Jack just feels so real. Feels just like a real conversation compared to how talk shows go, and he even asks Jimmy about him like a normal human trying to have a conversation but he just shuts it down and goes to the next topic.
I had no idea that he was that old. Fingers as steady as a surgeons. Sharp as a new razor blade. That guy has another 30 years in him easily. Didn't know his name until now. Quite the personality. Now I will have great appreciation for JAMES HONG whenever I see him on the screen, thanks to Jimmy Kimmel. 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏
Oh awesome! I've been seeing him for years and years and he has been one of my favorite actors. Mr. Hong, congratulations on your ⭐on the Hollywood walk of fame!
Anyone can get a star of they write a check for $50,000 or whatever it is these days. Fair play if he didn’t wanna pay for his own years ago. I’m not saying Hong doesn’t deserve tributes, but the Walk of Fame is what it is.
@@karlmortoniv2951 it sucks that people have to pay for the stars it should be given to those who truly deserve them and unfortunately this is why this legend had not gotten one until Daniel Dae Kim started the process to help raise the money for him which was well deserved.
@@haylieamygoth3407 I wonder if it matters that much to the people who get them? The ceremony can be nice, I guess, if someone chooses to splash out for it. I can’t imagine it makes much difference in their careers. Have you walked it at all? It goes for blocks and blocks so it’s not like someone who gets a star stands out and so many people are included that it doesn’t seem to be that special a thing. The only time you hear about it is if someone vandalizes a star, as happened to the ex president. I have no idea where the star money goes, but hopefully it’s not a totally evil cause.
What an amazing man! he remembers his line from a movie "Bladerunner" made 40 years ago! I wish him all the best for the future. Jack Nicholson is now 85 someone should check in on him as he has not done any movies in 12 years.
I'm not really a "movie person" but I was just thinking I'm pretty sure he was in " big trouble in little china" and I think Kurt Russell was the main actor in that. Anyway that guy is awesome and very funny. Congrats sir.
Some faces just evoke memories of pure joy. Jame Hongs’ face is one of them. Legendary in Big Trouble in Little China and on and on…The man deserves every honour the entertainment industry can bestow for a lifetime of work. So much a part of all the decades we’ve been alive and I, for one, am so grateful for this fine actor and everything he’s given us.
Man...so many movies I don't know until someone mentions it. Big Trouble in Little China was SUCH A CLASSIC. What a guy. Can't believe he's 93. Insane.
I've seen this guy in tons of movies and tv shows. Just saw him the other day in Flower Drum Song where he had a small part. Congratulations to Mr. Hong.
Damn, James is a RIOT! :-D If I ever make it to 93 years old, I hope I'm half as spry and full of life as he is! I don't know James' entire list of films and TV shows, but I'll always think of him as Lo Pan in "Big Trouble In Little China," a great cornball adventure from the 1980s. He and Kurt Russell were MADE for those roles!
Oh, Mr Hong. I love you, your humor, and humanity and perseverance in life and career. I have seen you many times in film and TV. Thank you, sir. 哦，洪先生。 我愛你，你的幽默，以及在生活和事業中的人性和毅力。 我在電影和電視上見過你很多次。 謝謝你，先生。
Uncle Hong is a total gangsta for making his entrance with a lion dance troupe, and then speaking so much Chinese/Cantonese throughout his interview to an American audience! On top of that, at 93, it appears that he remembers all his lines from every role Jimmy put in front of him!
Someone suggested getting James an Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award. Ya know, thats do-able. Depends if his agent/manager wants to take it up with the Academy and also if the Chinese and Asian community want to get behind him. But James seems like the kinda guy who doesn't like to make a big fuss over everything. With Tik Tok and social media, a whole new generation is being introduced to him. He's finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Have loved this man's work for decades and am so very happy that he is finally being honored for all the hard work he's done and the enjoyment he's given all of us. Congratulations to the beloved Mr. Hong!
Loved this. James Hong is a both a national and an international treasure, and a true embodiment of what America and Hollywood are capable of. At 93, he has more energy and wit than a lot of 25 year olds out there!
This man has been in our childhood for decades. The Academy needs to grant him an Honorary Oscar soon.
Just thought the same
I was just thinking the same thing. From Bonanza to I Spy, to Blade Runner, to Chinatown; he was always there.
He was part of our lives growing up!
The first Asian to kind of ended in everything, when an Asian man was needed. I love such actors, always ready to serve the bigger story with brilliant little roles. Once I noticed him, I always loved seeing him, in whatever.
In about 5-10 minuets.
Fact
The fact he JUST got his star on the walk of fame is criminal. This man is a legend
Yep.
AFAIK you pay for the star. So he could have had his star earlier. This isn't a real honor like they make it seem. I mean even Trump has one...
He has more energy at 93 than I do at 24
James Hong is a legend!
no fuaking way he is over 90 !!
what?! 93?? wait what?!
@@KamLuWon yes mans is 93
He looks 63
James Hong is such a funny and down to earth dude. He’s 93 yet he’s still so vibrant and full of energy. What an inspiration.
He looks unrealistically amazing for a man in his 90s....
@@crwhhx He should be in a wheelchair and he's dancing like if he was 20 o 30 years younger.
@@crwhhx Asian genetics.
He's in better shape then my grandfather.
Props to Jimmy for going through James Hong's career and giving him the respect he deserves.
I'm glad Jimmy had him on
Facts
Yea he’s not the only one who would do this
@@greenpointscorp3946 Nobody said he was.
Respect shown by a pretty long segment. They could have tried to stuff him into 4-5 minutes... and didn't.
I'm 43 years old and I've been lucky enough to watch James Hong act my entire life. He's a legend. Here's wishing many more years of healthy, full life to you sir.
Honestly he has one of the most iconic and recognizable voices. Man's a legend.
Cartwright!
And faces
Plus he has more acting credits than God.
I loved his voice work in Kung Fu Panda. We all grew up with this gentleman. Massive respect to him.
He also played Mandarin in Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go.
On the set of Everything Everywhere All at Once he had stacks of about 6-8 different stills from his various movies (Blade Runner, Big Trouble, etc) that he arranged to sign for any crew member who wanted one to show his gratitude for their work on the film. I’ve never seen another actor be so generous and gracious.
He's amazing.
Awesome man. I've admired his acting for years.
I would have taken a Kung Fu Panda one. Mr. Ping is one of the best fathers ever depicted in cinema.
@@JuQui228 He was a sweet dad wasn't he. I started to tear up in the movie when the dad was going to tell his son something and I thought he was going to tell him he wasn't his real dad. I got tears in my eyes and then he said there was no secret ingredient in the secret sauce. That was amazing to me because I was expecting his son to be crushed when he found out dad was not his biological dad (which was quite obvious since he was a duck). Instead he gave him the strength to believe in himself. Here I am an adult and I thought it was such a great movie!🦆🐼💙
🙏 Thank You So Much for sharing this little Star Trivia about James Hong! He brought back so many Happier Old but Golden Hollywood vibes! 🕯🌷🌿🌍💖🕊
Pure icon. He should have had a star on Hollywood Blvd decades ago. He also deserves an Oscar. At 93, he is still at the top of his game and starring in a film that will probably be remembered in the same regard as, Blade Runner. The dude was in, Big Trouble In Little China FFS! Legend!
Wow, 93 years old?! This guy is a LEGEND and I'm glad he's still looking this good.
Asian Don’t Raisin 😯
And his voice is still strong and distinctive.
And the moves in the beginning when he's following the dragon. Many people 20 years younger can no longer do that..!
Looks like 50s, 60s.
NOt jusst good he still very fresh in memory and looks so healthy!
Think about it... He's 93! He's a living encyclopedia of history! He's probably got so many stories and memories he could tell and every single one of them would worth their weight in gold! A true living legend! And the Dragon dance was awesome too! ❤
I never expected to hear Cantonese on a late night show lol
Man’s a legend. I hope I’m that lucid and fun at 93.
His canto sounds so old school, straight out of a black and white movie from HK in the 50s or how my grandfather used to speak. Props to him though given he was actually American born.
@@Roodosutaa oh wow, that's really fascinating- I'm Canto but I'm not able to tell those differences, in what parts of his pronunciation does it show?
@@andyzhang7890 james hong is toisanese. he's accent is off.
@@andyzhang7890 a lot of his tones and pronunciations are just slightly off. A lot of the older toisan cooks I talk to in Cantonese sound like him.
@@MahoroAndou damn I see.. gonna have to keep my ears peeled next time I go back
What a great interview! I have watched James Hong a million times in films yet never saw him interviewed before in all these years. What a delight!
I agree, what a delightful man!! He does NOT look his age!!
This dude deserves an Oscar for his career. Now not later. Should've happened this year.
He's only a bit player he's not enough of a headliner to warrant an Oscar
@@williamschlemmer5282 But he's got so much history
@@williamschlemmer5282 oh no he doesn’t know…….
If you mean the Lifetime Achievement Award then absolutely!
He just does small roles as a support cast. A lifetime achievement award fits him. He's not Oscar award material.
James Hong is from my hometown, Minneapolis. Man is a legend
What a privilege it is to be able to honor someone like him. I remember seeing him on Seinfeld and then when I saw him again in everything everywhere I was like is that the same dude from 30 years ago? He is in amazing shape and his mental acuity is just sharp. So glad he’s getting flowers while he’s still here. He’s a treasure
I think the first movie I ever saw him that I remember was Chinatown (1974).
Much much sharper than me after Covid lol.
@@victor1102 much sharper than me before I got covid!!
Seinfeld... Four...
yea when My daughter and I watched EEAAO (it was the third time for me), the moment she saw James Hong, she said "Seinfeld!". That is the impact of James Hong.
Thank you for giving James Hong the time, credit and long overdue exposure he deserves. He has been a CONSTANT through cinema longer than most of us have been alive. Thank you for acknowledging him, Jimmy and JKL staff.
Right. I can't help but shed a tear thinking how great it is that he's getting the respect he deserved. So many Asian American actors have been chewed up and spit out by the Hollywood system, their contributions to American culture only recognized after they've been long gone, either dead or retired. It's so great that James was able to reach a point where he's finally getting the respect he's always deserved.
James at 93 and still being a humble man for all he's done.
Everything Everywhere All At Once is a masterpiece.
Also a good description of his career
I haven't seen it yet but will do once my local cinema starts showing it.
Finally it felt like seeing a “movie”!
💯
Completely agree with u
I am living for the lion dancing intro! I got emotional for no reason. At 93 he has more energy than I do at 31 😂
He's incredibly sharp for his age.
He’s sharp for any age. What he has that’s different is confidence
Asians don't raisin
@@melanieomer9186 Ooooh, so well said! Loved that he turned to the audience at times to answer questions as though he is saying "the people's reaction can speak for itself" - he was really well-loved on the show, I could tell.
LOVED JAMES HONG for decades...
Best entrance ever by any late night guest! James Hong creates magic with everything he does. A true legend.
Wow, it's hard to believe he still has this amazing, energetic, hilarious personality at almost 94 years old. He seems more like he's in his late 60s or 70s. What a cool guy too. He's winning life.
He's been in a lot of fantastic movies.. some of my favorites, such as Big Trouble in Little China. Everything, Everywhere All at Once is a wonderful movie too. Definitely watch it if you haven't yet.
One of the best parts of this, besides all the fabulous comments here, is the audience's very enthusiastic applause at every turn of this interview. They know James Hong's body of work and enjoy and respect him, and it was there for all to see. Made me a little emotional. I love to see the elderly getting their props. 😍
WOW! I thought I was the only one that felt a little emotional!
Let's treasure this man while we are all here
99% of the audience have never heard of him. They're responding to the "Applause" sign. It's in every studio.
@@z.t.8950 I believe the ones who do make up the majority!🥰
93 and still so vibrant. This man deserved a Star in Hollywood Walk of fame. He's been in movies for 70 years.
My only regret is that Jimmy didn't pull up a picture of Lo Pan from Big Trouble in Little China. That's the movie I grew up on, where he played the lead antagonist rather than just a character and he really is a legendary character actor.
I couldnt believe it myself..
👏🏻
I love that movie, he was great as Lo Pan !!! By the way he looks at 93 years young he also is going to live 1,100 years !!!
@@luishumbertovega3900 yes . I would love to see him do Lo Pan getting all excited and creepy over the girl! The way he remembers his Cagney imitation 70 years ago... I bet his Lo Pan is even better today than in '86.
@@colinmcdonald2499 Agreed, Colin !!!
The moment he came out I said: "Seinfeld 4" and then he was asked about those iconic roles and when he started quoting the lines from his Seinfeld episode I started screaming "Seinfeld FOUR" and when he said that I applauded and got emotional!
Cartwright ? - Cartwright ?
THE WAY MY JAW DROPPED WHEN THE LION DANCING MUSIC STARTED 😭😭😭 A living legend. What a way to celebrate AAPI month!!! ❤️❤️❤️
James Hong has been an absolute treasure for decades. It's fantastic to see him finally getting high praise all over the place!
James Hong has also done voice-over work in his career, including animated film and tv roles and in video games. He has that instantly recognizable voice. When a certain memorable NPC showed up in the Diablo III game, I immediately thought that's James Hong. Of course, one of his most famous voice-overs was for Mr. Ping, the adoptive father of Po, voiced by Jack Black.
Covetous Shen...funniest NPC from Diablo 3! Glad to see I wasn't the only one who remembered that.
Shen: "You are very brave to venture outside the town gates. I hear there are all sorts of dangerous things crawling around out there.
Player: "The risen dead are truly abominations."
Shen: "That's terrible! I only meant the rats and snakes."
He was also in Avatar the Last Airbender (the mayor during the unfried dough episode), he had several roles in Kung Fu with David Carradine. He is easily one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. There's no doubting he's worked really hard and deserves every accolade given to him.
He also played basically Lo Pan his character from Big Trouble in Little China again in an awesome episode of Regular Show.
Yeah he voiced a Triad boss in Alpha Protocol
I think most young people would know him from voicing Chi-Fu in Mulan
An absolute legend. God bless him at 93 looks like he hasn't aged at all.
This man is amazing still at 93. I truly miss Betty White but this man is the next national treasure we need to protect at all costs.
We just need to get him a young wife with green eyes, so he can live forever!
@@mrcoatsworth429 Love the Big Trouble in Little China reference! That's one of my favorite movies!
He looks so great for 93! Congrats! You definitely deserve the star!
Absolutely phenomenal man who deserves every bit of recognition he gets. And he looks AWESOME for 93! What an incredible human being!
yes! not only does he look AWESOME for 93 but is still so sharp as well and funny as ever! such a legend
Now James Hong can add Oscar winner to his resume!
Imagine, having so many short two to three line roles in SO many movies and working so hard to perfect those tiny parts and accents, that he actually remembers every single piece and set of lines in the right voice. This guy isn’t just a legend he’s really practically a super human. Incredible commitment and flexibility to his trade.
yes superhuman !!!
I remember seeing this guy on multiple Seinfeld episodes as well as being in Big Trouble in Little China. Such a recognizable actor and voice for so long that it’s a bit of a surprise that it took him this long to finally get his star.
Was he in multiple Seinfeld episodes? I know he was in the Chinese Restraurant, but was there another one?
Hell…I remember him from Gomer Pyle USMC (1966)
I would like to nominate James Hong for the position Betty White had as America's National Treasure. The man played Snotty in Revenge of the Nerds II, need I say more?
nothing truer has been said.
My thought exactly
He would be perfect taking Betty White's position. Snotty was one odd character of his for sure.
agreed!
MASTER
James is still so sharp. he's a huge part of my childhood and life I quote his lines daily from big trouble.
I love James Hong, he's a legend! It's about time he got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Celebs basically buy them. Or as is probably the case here, have them bought for them.
You realize Hollywood Walk of Fame isn't given out like an award? You have to buy the star.
I looked at the official website for the process. Someone has to send in the name for consideration with a letter of agreement from the nominee or his/her management. And they only pick "approximately 30 names" a years. If your name is not picked, try again next year. If your name is picked, somebody has to pay $55,000. With that said, given his work history, I'm pretty sure he could have gotten it 20+ years earlier if they'd tried.
Legend James Hong.
I remembered him in “Big Trouble in Little China”
Classic great movie. Watch it!
He’s been in tons of tv and film projects for many decades. He’s long overdue for an award.
Yes; at least two decades overdue....
Especially a lifetime award
93 and still killing it … congrats !!!
What an excellent interview.
Much respect and honor to Mr Hong.
It's amazing how he can remember those lines from so many performances over his lifetime.
And the man is 93!
James Hong is a legit TRUE INSPIRATION 🙌 94 yrs. old & Im looking forward to MULTIPLE films/tv series he's in💯Plus, his memory, wit, & phsyical energy is still sharp as a blade!
He deserves it and alot more, he's put in alot of work over the years and should have received recognition along time ago. Congratulations Mr. Hong
I’m glad he’s finally getting his flowers 💐
James Hong is simply amazing. Very active at his age, and even remembers roles (individual lines!) from forty years ago. I hope most of us can do that at his age.
I have seen James in different movies and tv shows but I never knew his real name. I’m happy and proud of him receiving his star in Hollywood. And he doesn’t look 93, he is amazing.
By the way, it feels special to hear someone speaks Cantonese (Chinese) on JK’s show.
I watched many movies had Mr Hong in, I love until today and I just know that he is 93 y.o.He is incredible, Amazing!
I grew up watching many films James Hong was in, but Big Trouble in Little China has stuck with me to this day. What a TRUE legend he is with more than 650 film and television credits, that's just insane and so glad to see him get his star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Indeed!
Some day someone should subtitle his scenes in Big Trouble. There are things he says in Chinese during his "chats" with the Jack Burton character that are just great. Probably not scripted.
@@PxThucydidesAgreed. I always wondered what he was saying.
"You were not put on this earth to 'get it', Mr. Burton!"
Classic
I have loved this man for years. His voice work credits alone are legendary. Fantastic to see him getting his due. disparaging that it took so long.
Mr. Hong is Legend. This honor is long overdue. Here he is 93 but has the vitality of a much younger person. I would like to know what is his secret? It seems he has such a zest for life, I'm thinking that may have something to do with it. May he have continued success and many more healthy years.
If I even get live to see 93, I hope I have half the energy this man has. Wow. To be honored to live to see 93 and he isn't slowing down for nothing!
James hong is amazing, his body of work goes on forever great actor
Start watching one movie/tv-series a day with James Hong in it and it will take you over a year to finish. =) [453 acting credits according to IMDB]
This man is 93!! He looks so young!! I love him!
Aussie kid in the 80s here. Mr Hong was a staple in a lot of T.V. shows and Films. Well done Mr. Hong.
Any notable projects Americans might be familiar with?
@@benwasserman8223 Airplane! Big trouble in little China. Classic episode of Seinfeld. A lot of 80s shows. Miami Vice, Airwolf.
The first movie I remember James in was Flower Drum Song, my favorite movie with him is Big Trouble in Little China. One of my favorite actors of all time.
What a joy to see him with Jimmy! Such a charming man♡
James Hong is a legitimate legend.
I am so happy for him in getting the star on Hollywood Blvd.
There are only a few legendary actors left and this man is one of them.
He is so sharp for 94, so much energy and vitality.
"Right now everyone please watching the Jimmy Kimmel Show, look at him he's quite a good looking kid. Handsome. He has hair right here. Of course he has hair there and there. He's really hairy, you know. Now. Let me tell you something, he has to tells a lot of jokes. A lot of jokes. Many many jokes he tells. Some of them not too good."
700 film and TV credits is just an incredible career.
I've heard Ke Huy Quan's interviews since his Oscar nomination for the same film, in which he details how difficult it is to find work as an Asian actor in Hollywood. It's quite sad that a man of his talent was sidelined for so long, especially with such a big beginning as a child.
But now I finally understand. I can imagine more than 40 years of his agent calling around, only to hear "we're sorry, we already gave that part to James Hong."
Hahahahaha. Best punch line ever! 😅😂😂
I understand that this is a joke answer, but if you listen to Quan's interviews, the throughline is that there weren't meaningful, challenging roles for Asian actors. Hong has talked about sets where no one chose to learn his name, he was just "the c****." Most of rhe roles he's had have been bit parts because that's all that was offered, and that's what Quan decided to walk away from. Even Stephanie Hsu, so much younger than either, has talked about leaving auditions where she was being directed to act in a frustratingly offensive way and talking to other actors waiting to read, who told her that's all that Asians can expect to get. It's why she'd never really considered pursuing a movie career and was going to stay in theater.
Hong has done a hell of a lot, both on and off of sets, to increase rhe opportunities available to Asian actors. It's horrible that he's had to go through what he has inorder to keep crackint that door further and further open.
OMG. Mr. Hong, wow, great sense of humor!
I enjoy watching Mr. Hong on all these old television shows one of my favorite actors I’m so happy for him
This man has been in EVERYTHING. This is LONG overdue! Congrats James Hong!
as someone who has terrible cantonese, im glad that even James Hong throws in english words here and there while speaking cantonese. Chinglish!
There must be a law in Hollywood that he's got to be in at least 50% of everything. A real working actor.
His brief, but hysterically funny role in _Everything Everywhere All At Once_ deserves a spot in the Oscar's best supporting actor lineup.
James Hong is a true Hollywood Superstar. A class act and great talent.
Just found out he's Minnesotan. Makes him even better. What a legend!
What an incredible interview! What a nice man.
The Cuttest 🥰 Such a legend, he deserves all the stars in the universe 🌠
Wow I have so many great movie memories of Mr. Hong and it’s great to see him dancing and joking. I’m surprised it took this long to get the star on Hollywood. He deserves an Academy Award for lifetime achievements.
Love, love, love James Hong.
I think he's 94 now, last I checked. Such an amazing man. The first time I heard his voice was in Kung Fu Panda. I also heard it in the Tom and Jerry movie where they meet Johnny Quest. I didn't realize he was in so many movies and TV shows. Congratulations to Mr. James Hong! :)
Bro is a freaking legend!😂 And he's moving very well too for his age!!
5:33 the way he talks about Jack just feels so real. Feels just like a real conversation compared to how talk shows go, and he even asks Jimmy about him like a normal human trying to have a conversation but he just shuts it down and goes to the next topic.
Not like someone who smokes weed, Jimmy’s just a pretender
I had no idea that he was that old. Fingers as steady as a surgeons. Sharp as a new razor blade. That guy has another 30 years in him easily. Didn't know his name until now. Quite the personality. Now I will have great appreciation for JAMES HONG whenever I see him on the screen, thanks to Jimmy Kimmel. 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏
Oh awesome! I've been seeing him for years and years and he has been one of my favorite actors. Mr. Hong, congratulations on your ⭐on the Hollywood walk of fame!
James Hong should have gotten a STAR decades ago. He is legendary and a great man and actor
Anyone can get a star of they write a check for $50,000 or whatever it is these days. Fair play if he didn’t wanna pay for his own years ago. I’m not saying Hong doesn’t deserve tributes, but the Walk of Fame is what it is.
@@karlmortoniv2951 it sucks that people have to pay for the stars it should be given to those who truly deserve them and unfortunately this is why this legend had not gotten one until Daniel Dae Kim started the process to help raise the money for him which was well deserved.
@@haylieamygoth3407 I wonder if it matters that much to the people who get them? The ceremony can be nice, I guess, if someone chooses to splash out for it. I can’t imagine it makes much difference in their careers. Have you walked it at all? It goes for blocks and blocks so it’s not like someone who gets a star stands out and so many people are included that it doesn’t seem to be that special a thing. The only time you hear about it is if someone vandalizes a star, as happened to the ex president. I have no idea where the star money goes, but hopefully it’s not a totally evil cause.
James Hong is a brilliant actor! He is a 93 year old man in good health and full of energy.
What an amazing man! he remembers his line from a movie "Bladerunner" made 40 years ago! I wish him all the best for the future.
Jack Nicholson is now 85 someone should check in on him as he has not done any movies in 12 years.
Jack retired a long time ago. It’s funny bc James Hong is much older but still working on great stuff.
Big Trouble in Little China was one of my favorite movies growing up. If you haven’t seen it, I would highly recommend it.
Indeed!!
The one with the Rock? It's not even out yet
I'm not really a "movie person" but I was just thinking I'm pretty sure he was in " big trouble in little china" and I think Kurt Russell was the main actor in that. Anyway that guy is awesome and very funny. Congrats sir.
it's all in the reflexes
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He was Lo Pan in Big Trouble.
Some faces just evoke memories of pure joy. Jame Hongs’ face is one of them. Legendary in Big Trouble in Little China and on and on…The man deserves every honour the entertainment industry can bestow for a lifetime of work. So much a part of all the decades we’ve been alive and I, for one, am so grateful for this fine actor and everything he’s given us.
Man...so many movies I don't know until someone mentions it. Big Trouble in Little China was SUCH A CLASSIC. What a guy. Can't believe he's 93. Insane.
I've seen this guy in tons of movies and tv shows. Just saw him the other day in Flower Drum Song where he had a small part. Congratulations to Mr. Hong.
Damn, James is a RIOT! :-D If I ever make it to 93 years old, I hope I'm half as spry and full of life as he is! I don't know James' entire list of films and TV shows, but I'll always think of him as Lo Pan in "Big Trouble In Little China," a great cornball adventure from the 1980s. He and Kurt Russell were MADE for those roles!
Like Christopher Lee, he's worked with everybody and has a devoted following of fans. So happy for him! Represent! 😁💗
Oh, Mr Hong. I love you, your humor, and humanity and perseverance in life and career.
I have seen you many times in film and TV.
Thank you, sir.
哦，洪先生。 我愛你，你的幽默，以及在生活和事業中的人性和毅力。
我在電影和電視上見過你很多次。
謝謝你，先生。
Uncle Hong is a total gangsta for making his entrance with a lion dance troupe, and then speaking so much Chinese/Cantonese throughout his interview to an American audience! On top of that, at 93, it appears that he remembers all his lines from every role Jimmy put in front of him!
A great life and an inspiration to all seniors to see this 93yr old legend so positive and vibrant. God bless you sir!❤💯🙏
James Hong, is a legend in Hollywood and to all americans!!! He deserves his star of the walk of fame, and so much more,
Omgosh! This man is a treasure! ✨I’ve watched/heard him in so many shows& movies for most of my life. Good to see him. 👏🏽
Someone suggested getting James an Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ya know, thats do-able.
Depends if his agent/manager wants to take it up with the Academy and also if the Chinese and Asian community want to get behind him.
But James seems like the kinda guy who doesn't like to make a big fuss over everything.
With Tik Tok and social media, a whole new generation is being introduced to him.
He's finally getting the recognition he deserves.
And as others have said, props to Jimmy for recognizing James Hong and going through sme of his biggest roles.
Living freaking legend, seriously. All respect.
He truly brings the character into the character actor. Just wonderful.
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once should win Every Award, Every Time, Always.
Have loved this man's work for decades and am so very happy that he is finally being honored for all the hard work he's done and the enjoyment he's given all of us. Congratulations to the beloved Mr. Hong!
Loved this. James Hong is a both a national and an international treasure, and a true embodiment of what America and Hollywood are capable of. At 93, he has more energy and wit than a lot of 25 year olds out there!