Hong Acting Workshop

11/02/2022

Voice acting asks us to be honest with ourselves and our feelings as we only have our voice to express and communicate with our audience. One of the keys to an honest performance is understanding and CONNECTING with your story and your character's CONFLICT.
James Hong's latest works are prime examples of striving for the highest quality of acting.
Strive for the best in yourself and go with the flow.
For more about the latest feature film, "Wendell and Wild", which released last week with James Hong:

James Hong is an absolute legend and it was an honor to get to speak with him about his new film Wendell & Wild. He dove into his character, the film, and mo...

08/29/2022

During my daily walk I saw these crows come into my "circle of attention". Constantin Stanislavsky's acting tools include the "circle of attention" which helps us live in the moment and be completely present, ultimately transforming actors into the land of storytelling. Much of acting is about training your attention.... what do you notice about this very moment in the place where YOU are? What do you see, smell, hear, taste, and touch?

07/31/2022

Back when "Kung Fu Panda" 1st came out in 2008, I had the privilege of meeting Jack Black at the red carpet premier! Now a new series just released based on the feature film. Watch a very special interview where young Del speaks with James Hong, Jack Black, and Rita Ora helping kids and parents learn what this new series called "Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight" is all about! (Go to Time Code 10:55 in this video)
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news-kids-edition-july-21-2022-144543813697

07/13/2022

"I'd like to be an engineer, but I'd also like to be a comedian," says James Hong in 1954 speaking with Groucho Marx in an unedited audio recording! It's a familiar Asian American story for many, many years. Knowing this history, as an acting coach, I am here to support those who are interested in the arts.

In this full recording before being edited, Groucho meets a schoolteacher and a college student, a pair of restaurant owners, and a man from the Chamber of C...

06/15/2022

James Hong is one of those artists who show us how our personal stories can deepen our artistic endeavors.

Now that prolific actor, filmmaker and icon James Hong finally has his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, what's next?

05/28/2022

George Takei, James Hong, Gedde Watanabe, Carrie Ann Inaba, and many more... “There’s no one Asian American story.” Watch the new groundbreaking special event: " presents - Together as One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage.” Premiering Friday 8/7c on - and stream on .
https://www.facebook.com/ABCNews/videos/425957395658681

05/13/2022

James Hong, AKA my dad, had a great time taming the Lion on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night! Thanks for watching the show. May you always have joyous laughter in your life.

05/12/2022

James Hong's first time on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! Can't thank you enough for your positive energy and support.

Watch the official Jimmy Kimmel Live! online at ABC.com. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes

05/10/2022

James Hong's Star Ceremony Celebration in Hollywood at 11:30am on May 10, 2022 will be live streamed on https://walkoffame.com/ ! Thanks a lot for cheering James on for so many years throughout his career and into the future.
https://walkoffame.com/press_releases/james-hong/

James Hong honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

03/11/2022

James Hong's latest work playing the role of Mr. Gao in "Turning Red" releases March 11, 2022! Congrats to the cast and crew on this new Disney film 🌹🌹🌹

03/01/2022

01/23/2022

It's been a busy rush into this new year for the Hongs. Hope you are enjoying this January 2022. Here's new interview that James did with gusto! CBS productions are tops! Kudos to CBS and this awesome crew of the "CBS Sunday Morning" show.

We so appreciate everyone's good cheer and support especially during these last few years of the pandemic!

Be well. Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year ♥
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/actor-james-hong-at-92-still-going-strong/

Over nearly seven decades, James Hong has racked up more film and TV credits than almost anyone. Even more impressive, the character actor did so while confr...