A Man of Many, Many, Many Roles

You’ve definitely seen James Hong’s face before. From “Blade Runner” and “Airplane!” to “The Big Bang Theory” and “Seinfeld,” Hong has racked up over 500 credits. That’s more than any actor living or dead. Born in Minnesota, Hong is of Chinese descent and started acting in Hollywood in the 1950s. He has spent his career combating clichés and fighting for more opportunities for Asians in television and film. At the age of 90, Hong is showing no signs of slowing down.

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