With his wife Susan Tong, whom he wed in 1977, James Hong resides in Los Angeles, California. There is no information on Susan’s professional background. In contrast to her husband, she dislikes being the center of attention.
James has appeared in numerous American media projects since the 1950s, portraying various East Asian characters. As of 2021, he had more than 600 film and television credits, making him one of the most productive English-speaking actors.
A campaign to get Hong a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was launched in 2020 by actor Daniel Dae Kim. He received a star on the 2022 Walk of Fame, with stars Carrie Fisher and Michael B. Jordan.
The eye manufacturer Chew in Blade Runner, Evelyn Mulwray’s devoted and watchful butler in Chinatown and The Two Jakes, and the low-rent private eye in Black Widow, Hong is perhaps best known for his roles as the butler in these films.
