James Hong Week

Never So Few, the Frank Sinatra war film starring Frank, our pal James,Peter Lawford (before Frank kicked him to the curb), Charles Bronson, Gina Lolabrigda ( in late 50's fashion instead of the 40's), Steve McQueen and many more familiar. Film can be exciting when in the wilds of Burma but it gets painfully slow when Frankie woos the miscast Gina, it just kills the film. James plays the part of coniving Chinese leader. Oh look for George Takei in a small role.

James Hong Week

James Hong in probably his most famous cult role from Big Trouble In Little China, Lo Pan.
Great role and one he seemed to enjoy. Big Trouble is one my favorite films and it has James Hong!

James Hong Week

James Hong in one of earliest film roles, chinese soldier in the John Wayne film "Blood Alley". He's actually one of the few asian american actors playing chinese in the movie, most of the speaking parts were played white actors like Paul Fix and Mike Mazurki.
Not a bad action flick but heavy on the cartoon right wing anti-commie propganda that films of this era were full of.

James Hong Week

James in Balls Of Fury
A silly spoof on paing pong ala Enter The Dragon, Hong is pretty good (as always) as the blind Master who's teaching the white slacker of a hero. Christopher Walken plays the bad guy..what more could ask for in a movie?
Turn your mind off and enjoy the film.

James Hong Week

I'm not involved with official James Hong Week that's going online this week but i am huge fan of the actoe and shall do my own little tribute here. Go here to Steve Thompson 's page BookSteve' Library http://booksteveslibrary.blogspot.com/ for the official sites and links.

Here's James in one of his many, many tv roles : Chinese waiter on the Big Bang Theory (first season).
Hong is one of those character actors you go "Oh that guy!" when you see him pop up in a film or tv show.
Enjoy my little eclectic week to honor James Hong.
Coming soon - John Le Mesurier Week!