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sysadminbj t1_ja9ifr7 wrote

I always get the biggest grin when he shows up. Love that man.

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hypz t1_ja9jnxm wrote

Can people stop linking to websites with a pay wall. This must be posted by the la times.

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keenweasel74 t1_ja9k8hl wrote

This guy is the OG of GOATs. Never saw him do anything I didn't like. Always brought up any move he was in.

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merzulgummidge t1_ja9l10w wrote

He betrayed his son the secret ingredient was 'nothing' took years of therapy to overcome that, but seriously the blokes awesome in everything ive ever seen him in gweilo

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T3canolis t1_ja9l1hp wrote

The fact that blows my mind is that he has both been in a movie with Clark Gable and done voicework for over a dozen video games. The humility and work ethic required to have a career that long and varied is hard to comprehend, to be honest.

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codyt321 t1_ja9n8wr wrote

93?? And he's able to pose on the ground AND get up afterwards? That's a lifetime achievement award if there ever was one.

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vafrow t1_ja9npfq wrote

Replying to AudibleNod (#2,072,647)

I think if his role in EEAAO was just a bit bigger, he likely would have gotten a push for an Oscar nomination. But with his costar being a lock for best supporting actor win alread, and Jamie Lee Curtis getting the support as veteran actor getting a long overdue nomination, it just wasn't in the cards. But, such a great move by the cast to give him centre stage at the SAG awards last night. That's still a heck of a capper to a long career. To be 94 and on stage in front of a room full of the most famous people in Hollywood and have everyone know you're the most interesting mfer in the room.

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ManOfLaBook t1_ja9nz70 wrote

Shame on Hollywood for taking so long. This should have been done decades ago.

I'm glad for him, well deserved.

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cugamer t1_ja9osje wrote

If only he knew what we have seen with his eyes.

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barbarbarbarians t1_ja9pe0h wrote

Bonus learning: You do not just receive a star, you or someone else will buy it for $30k+ then they say you receive it.

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Karnorkla t1_ja9td60 wrote

He is a great actor! He is really good in comedy and is crazy funny, and can play a bad guy too. Loved him in Big Trouble in Little China. I was happy to see him on TV getting the SAG award.

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Modsda3 t1_ja9wceu wrote

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hong at a martial arts tournament about 30 years ago. He was very nice and genuine.

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sanfran_girl t1_jaa32qf wrote

Replying to BrandoCalrissian1995 (#2,075,252)

Seriously. I’m in my 50s and sometimes I can barely remember my own name some days, much less do such a fantastic speech! 🤷‍♀️I think I shall spend this weekend watching as much of his work as I can possibly find on every streaming service and my collection of DVDs.

(wow… I actually own a bunch of his work. Yeah me!)

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N3rdProbl3ms t1_jaa6em9 wrote

Replying to BrandoCalrissian1995 (#2,075,209)

Based off the frequently asked questions of the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

People can apply, or nominate a person who fits all 6 minimum requirements. It takes $250 to apply. The application is then reviewed by the HWF committee who meet once a year. They receive between 200-300 applications a year + the nominations. An average of 30 applications/nominations are chosen by the committee. The 30 "winners" are then notified and given 2 years to decide if they accept. If they accept, they must then pay $50K for the creation and installation of the star, the ceremony, and the life maintenance of the star.

A little bit of thought is given into choosing who makes it on the walk...but i think the real question is....how many times has a celebrity applied, or was nominated, before they actually got their Star in? Is there a celeb who applied 5 times till they finally got it on the 6th? I wanna see some stats

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N3rdProbl3ms t1_jaa6hwt wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,072,439)

Based off the frequently asked questions of the Hollywood Walk of Fame:People can apply, or nominate a person who fits all 6 minimum requirements. It takes $250 to apply. The application is then reviewed by the HWF committee who meet once a year. They receive between 200-300 applications a year + the nominations. An average of 30 applications/nominations are chosen by the committee. The 30 "winners" are then notified and given 2 years to decide if they accept. If they accept, they must then pay $50K for the creation and installation of the star, the ceremony, and the life maintenance of the star.

I wonder how many times has a celebrity applied, or was nominated, before they actually got their Star approved? Is there a celeb who applied 5 times till they finally got it on the 6th? I wanna see some stats

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kronicfeld t1_jaa7cy8 wrote

Maybe a year ago we finally watched Chinatown and here comes this MFer right here, acting like he was just some normal boring character actor. The nerve.

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ShelteringInStPaul t1_jaacp1d wrote

Fun fact: James Hong was born in...Minneapolis, MN. The pride of the northside. Heckuva actor.

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RigasTelRuun t1_jaad0rc wrote

Replying to N3rdProbl3ms (#2,079,286)

What a racket. 75k a year in nominations plus 50k per star. Bet more on licensing the name etc. A committee members probably gets paid more than I make in ten years for maybe a day sitting at a table per year.

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That-shouldnt-smell t1_jaaeybo wrote

It's about time and fuck whatever news paper that linked too. Reddit members get ten free articles my butt

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Big-Attention-69 t1_jaahlzj wrote

He said his very first movie was with Clark Gable. Truth be told, in his Wikipedia, the first movie that is highlighted in blue did star Clark Gable.

That is sooooo cool. Clark must have been so proud especially that he also pushed for representation of minorities in Hollywood.

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Pandelerium11 t1_jaai4tb wrote

He guest starred in an episode of Gomer Pyle, USMC. Awesome episode. With Jeannie Wong too.

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cmanson t1_jaan9fh wrote

Dude is NINETY THREE?? His role in EEAAO was amazing, made me think he was like early 80s at the very most. That’s incredible

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Echo71Niner t1_jaanls0 wrote

I honestly thought he was in his early 80s! Happy for him, great actor, and always enjoyed his characters.

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Fred_Evil t1_jaaoows wrote

Totally deserved too, he is brilliant and convincing, the man is amongst the best at this craft.

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jezmundberserkr t1_jaap34j wrote

James Hong and Morgan Freeman's voices ought to be recorded for all time. I could listen to either of them read anything and I would be enthralled.

Someone make this happen!

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barnacledoor t1_jaaqsrb wrote

Replying to RigasTelRuun (#2,081,268)

looks like an average of 20 new stars per year. so, $1m in star fees are collected per year. i wonder how much the whole thing costs per star between the construction and all of the other stuff like media and such. the $75k, that's basically paying one or two people's salary to review those applications (depending on how much they are paid). the application fees seem reasonable, but the $50k per star seems a bit much. i wonder how much they have to pay for the permits and such. i could see the gov't making it expensive.

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Redditfront2back t1_jaaqu7j wrote

Legend, big trouble in little Chinatown is the role I always think of

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ernster96 t1_jaat31m wrote

Every movie with David Lo Pan is better.

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Robobvious t1_jaavk97 wrote

He’s been like this ever since he had the noodle dream.

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GG-Allins-Balls t1_jaaxpf4 wrote

Mogwai requires much responsibility… as does a varied acting career

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StrykrVII t1_jab2qdh wrote

Replying to barnacledoor (#2,085,329)

And they also have to pay for someone to clean and maintain them, as well. So yeah, it's a little overpriced, but it's not like they are just pocketing ALL the money and bailing. There is more to it than just "pay the money and get a star".

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Danhuangmao t1_jab447j wrote

Surprised that the comments have mentioned all the usual suspects (Big Trouble, Seinfeld, Kung Fu Panda, Blade Runner) except Mulan!

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shuvvel t1_jab547t wrote

Walk of Fame stars are bought. If they were earned, Hong would have had his 30 years ago.

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South5 t1_jab84y5 wrote

The lo-pan guy?! Hes been around in so many things, i was pleasantly surprised when i watched eeaaw. Great actor.

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Psycheau t1_jab8iv5 wrote

I remember him from an episode of Seinfeld where they're waiting at a restaurant for a table and he is the restaurant owner.

After they leave frustrated by not getting a table he calls out. "Seinfeld table for 4!".

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andlg t1_jabfdem wrote

she said curse word,i hang up phone

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CGY-SS t1_jabmt1n wrote

Is that the Host from the Chinese restaurant episode of Seinfeld??

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vemenium t1_jabp2ks wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,072,439)

Studios often do it as marketing, as it costs $55,000 and requires a press conference, it just about always coincides with a push for awards, a chance to have a little, “hey hasn’t this person had a great career, why not vote for them and/or their current movie?”

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ZanyDelaney t1_jabplc3 wrote

There's a weird disconnect where after decades of watching TV soaps, action shows, sitcoms, and movies, you realise there is this same guy with medium sized roles in 1000s of things you've seen without really noticing him before.

I love James Hong. Though I didn't really watch the show he was in this cool Falcon Crest cliff-hanger scene. He was also in Dynasty and Dallas aside from super cools roles like in Blade Runner (1982), Big Trouble in Little China (1986), and even Chinatown (1974) fgs.

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-maffu- t1_jabungu wrote

He is, and will always be, "David" Lo Pan.

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HUNK_IRONBODY t1_jac0nxm wrote

You get your star when you pay for it. He couldve gotten it decades ago if he wanted

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Ambiverthero t1_jac6obr wrote

“Receive” like an honour? Really? From Wikipedia: “Anyone, including fans, can nominate anyone active in the field of entertainment as long as the nominee or their management approves the nomination. Nominees must have a minimum of five years' experience in the category for which they are nominated and a history of "charitable contributions””. Additionally they need to pay $55,000 (according to walkoffame.com”) to create it and maintain the walk. Well pretty sure maintenance is very low so it’s a cunning way to monetise a pavement/sidewalk. So, to fix this : “TIL James Hong spent $55,000 on a walk of fame star. Anyone can have one who works in entertainment “

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Mediocre-District796 t1_jac71qh wrote

I heard that actors individually buy their walk of fame and then need permission from the buildings owner for placement.

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taifong t1_jac80nv wrote

I thought he just did eyes?

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clutzyninja t1_jac88kc wrote

Thev wildest thing about this is that he only got a star last fucking year? Dude is a damn legend

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ann0yed t1_jac8gkq wrote

Replying to vafrow (#2,073,820)

I'm not familiar with the nomination process but do you mean in a symbolic way? His performance wasn't Oscar worthy... I agree he's had a long career and probably hasn't been recognized, but really an Oscar nominations for that role?

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manguito86 t1_jac988t wrote

He will be forever in my memory for the "The Wish Child" Macgyver episode.

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vafrow t1_jacansn wrote

Replying to ann0yed (#2,099,466)

Oscar nominations are about the narrative of the actors in question as much as the performance. JLC in particular is a good example, where she was getting pushed ahead of Stephanie Hsu, who had the better performance in the film.

I agree that his performance wasn't quite enough, but it's also not far off. If it was a bit bigger, and he didn't have Ke Huy Quan as a costar who's considered the biggest lock this year to win, I'm saying it's feasible.

With so much of the Oscars being the campaigning and glad handling, I think just his personality alone could get him close.

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kwereddit t1_jacc2ap wrote

Here's your corrected headline:

James Hong publicist finally coughs up for sidewalk star for his best client.

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ACorania t1_jacif73 wrote

Is this really an achievement? Don't they just pay for them?

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kshump t1_jacnb4m wrote

Hoshi the "house painter"!

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Whoreson_Welles t1_jacqsnw wrote

Kodi users extremely niche comment: a couple of months back my brother and I were watching The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. and James Hong appeared. My brother said with a straight face that he'd better not run him through Kodi for his filmography or it would crash (a nod to how many movies and shows he's been in.)

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originalchaosinabox t1_jad1os6 wrote

My favourite little known fact about him.

Way back in the 1956, he did the voices of both male leads in the American dub of the original Godzilla!

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Slatedtoprone t1_jad5tfo wrote

Well done and well deserved. Man is consistently professional and shows up everywhere in the past 7 decades.

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EvilDan69 t1_jadbudu wrote

James is a legend. Love his work.

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Nixplosion t1_jadd7f5 wrote

"You smoosh lucky cricket??"

"No .. nooo"

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sharrrper t1_jadmzhy wrote

Damn, I knew he'd been around, I had no idea he was that old

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D34THDE1TY t1_jadxs3i wrote

The secret ingredient to his secret noodles?

There is no secret ingredient!

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