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George Cheung

George Cheung

Actor, also producer · Born February 8, 1949 (77) · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

George Kee Cheung (born February 8, 1949 in Hong Kong, China) is a Chinese-American actor, stuntman, singer, and voice actor with an extensive career in American television and film dating back to 1975, often playing Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Mongolian parts. His career has focused primarily on television work.

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Born
February 8, 1949 (77)
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
118 on MovieCove · 161 credits in all

What are George Cheung's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

Grounded 7 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 4

Gentle 4 · Charged 8 · Intense 7

Steady 6 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 2

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 4

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 2

Casual 15 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 4
Ally
1 of 4
Herald
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Thrilling
11
Absurd
8
Joyful
3
Dread
2
Other
13

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy15
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch George Cheung's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 81 of their 118 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (36).

Subscription and free streaming for George Cheung's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

161 credits, 118 with a MovieCove page.

  • Love, Work & Other Demons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Harry

  • Rush Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Chen

  • Beyond the Game(2016)

    as Police Captain

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films
  • Awesome Asian Bad Guys(2014)

    as George

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films
  • Anita Ho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mr. Lee

  • The First Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Cho

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Man · as Yao Fat

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows
  • The Perfect Host(2010)

    as Storekeeper

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films
  • Mongolian Death Worm(2010)

    as Timur

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films
  • Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
  • Rambo(2008)

    as Tay (archive footage) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films
  • Rush Hour 3(2007)

    Stunts · as Reynard Triad Gangster (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films
  • The Sarah Silverman Program.(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as John

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows
  • The Invincible Iron Man(2007)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
  • The Pursuit of Happyness(2006)

    as Chinese Maintenance Worker

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
  • Mission: Impossible III(2006)

    as Shanghai Game Player (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
  • 18 Fingers of Death!(2006)

    as Dr. Fook Yu

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films
  • Commander in Chief(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as North Korean Representative Nang

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows
  • How I Met Your Mother(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Korean Elvis

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows
  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Tourist

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows
  • Blind Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Albert Yun

  • Avatar: The Last Airbender(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Pao (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows
  • American Fusion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Albert

  • House(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Xang

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows
  • Lost(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Ambassador

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
  • Sucker Free City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mr. Tsing

  • Starsky & Hutch(2004)

    as Chau

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
  • Arrested Development(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Asian Man

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
  • 10-8: Officers on Duty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy Park

  • Carnivàle(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Chin

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows
  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Yang Jian

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows
  • Extreme Heist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Christopher

  • We Were Soldiers(2002)

    as NVA Officer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
  • Invincible(2001)

    as Tojo Sakamura

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
  • Alias(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Minister Woo

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows
  • The Agency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Dinh

  • U.S. Seals II(2001)

    as Sensei Matsumura

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films
  • Six Feet Under(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Su

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows
  • The Silent Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Hue Gung Pao

  • The Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • The Secret of the Horse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Duc Tran

  • Dark Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Tanaka

  • Jackie Chan Adventures(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Kiang-Shi / Mr. Lam (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows
  • Ultimate Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Raymond Fischer

  • Gedo(2000)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films
  • No Tomorrow(1999)

    as Ming

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films
  • Popular (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 3 episodes · as Wesley Chu

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Chinese Ambassador Ling-Po

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows
  • Brokedown Palace(1999)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films
  • Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films
  • The Yakuza Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mike Sakata

  • Mortal Kombat: Conquest(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Master Cho

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows
  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Wu Feng

  • Rush Hour(1998)

    as Soo Yung's Driver

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films
  • The Wild Thornberrys(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Grandfather / Mitchell Chun (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows
  • Lethal Weapon 4(1998)

    as Fan

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films
  • Godzilla(1998)

    as Japanese Fishing Boat Crewman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
  • U.S. Marshals(1998)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films
  • The Magnificent Seven(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Chung Sun

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows
  • High Voltage(1997)

    as Victor Phan

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films
  • Extreme Ghostbusters(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows
  • True Vengeance(1997)

    as Hidako Minushoto

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films
  • Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films
  • Turbulence(1997)

    as Hotel Party Member (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films
  • Sunset Beach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Mars Attacks!(1996)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films
  • Escape from L.A.(1996)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
  • White Tiger(1996)

    as Detective Fong

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films
  • Carjack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Chang

  • Xena: Warrior Princess(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Khan

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows
  • The Adventurers(1995)

    as Uncle Tung

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films
  • Galaxis(1995)

    as Eddie

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films
  • Batman Forever(1995)

    as Guest (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
  • Fist of the North Star(1995)

    as Neville

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
  • Major Payne(1995)

    Stunts · as Vietcong Soldier (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films
  • ER(1994)

    Show 3 episodes · as Mr. Chen · as Mr. Fong

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows
  • Blue Skies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Wong

  • North(1994)

    as Chinese Barber

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films
  • Vanishing Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Deadly Target(1994)

    as Man #2

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films
  • Wayne's World 2(1993)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
  • New York Cop(1993)

    as Tong

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
  • Curaçao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Worthy Hsung

  • Saved by the Bell: The College Years(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Chinese Professor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows
  • Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films
  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Manzo Tokada

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows
  • Joshua Tree(1993)

    as Chinese Gunman #4

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Chang Lu Ma

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows
  • Cooperstown(1993)

    as Mr. Matsunaga

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
  • RoboCop 3(1993)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films
  • Under Siege(1992)

    as Commando

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films
  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Kim

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows
  • Glengarry Glen Ross(1992)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films
  • Sneakers(1992)

    as Chinese Restaurant Singer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
  • Storyville (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Xang Tran

  • Rapid Fire(1992)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films
  • Death Ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mr. Chen

  • Final Judgement(1992)

    as Lee

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
  • The Master(1992)

    as Paul Lee

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
  • Ricochet(1991)

    Stunts · as Drug-Dealer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films
  • Showdown in Little Tokyo(1991)

    Stunts · as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
  • Fury in Red (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as George Chang

  • One Good Cop(1991)

    as Waiter

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films
  • Thousand Pieces of Gold(1990)

    as Lung On

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films
  • The Hard Way(1991)

    as Drug Dealer

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
  • Guns(1990)

    as Sifu

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films
  • RoboCop 2(1990)

    as Gilette

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
  • Another 48 Hrs.(1990)

    as Hotel Guest

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films
  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Owner

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows
  • Weekend at Bernie's(1989)

    as Gardener

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
  • China Beach(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
  • Jake and the Fatman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Tour of Duty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Stunts

  • Wiseguy(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows
  • Steele Justice(1987)

    as Mob Thug #3 (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
  • Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films
  • Who Is Julia? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Dr. Cheung

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronald Chow

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows
  • Opposing Force(1986)

    as Tuan

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
  • Big Trouble in Little China(1986)

    as Chang Sing #6

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films
  • Psycho III(1986)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films
  • Promises to Keep(1985)

    as Jerry

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films
  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Liang · as General Narai · as Toy

  • Rambo: First Blood Part II(1985)

    as Capt Vinh

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films
  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Ikuma Nakata

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows
  • Airwolf(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Dao Van Lat

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows
  • Going Berserk(1983)

    as Kung Fu Fighter

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
  • Manimal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The A-Team(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel Sieu

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows
  • Knight Rider(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Suki Taneka

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows
  • Matt Houston (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Bring 'Em Back Alive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 17 episodes · Actor

  • The Beach Girls(1982)

    as Wang

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films
  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Moke

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows
  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Coe · as Po

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows
  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Lung On

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films
  • Magnum, P.I.(1980)

    Show 2 episodes · as Choi · as Kanki's Nephew · as Victor Ching

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows
  • The Exterminator(1980)

    as Viet Cong Commander

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films
  • The Six O'Clock Follies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Bob Moore · as Genji Watanabe

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows
  • Archie Bunker's Place(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows
  • Trapper John, M.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hart to Hart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jimmy Lee

  • Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films
  • Sword of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Amazing Spider-Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Pai

  • The Astral Factor(1978)

    as Jim, Medical Examiner

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films
  • The Amsterdam Kill(1977)

    as Jimmy Wong

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films
  • The Kentucky Fried Movie(1977)

    as Guard #1 (segment "A Fistful of Yen")

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films
  • The Enforcer(1976)

    Stunts · as Mendez Henchman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films
  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Bionic Woman(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows
  • The Killer Elite(1975)

    as Bruce

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
  • Wonder Woman(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Munn

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows
  • S.W.A.T.(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows
  • The Rockford Files(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Lee

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows
  • The Streets of San Francisco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • M*A*S*H(1972)

    Show 2 episodes · as Peddler #1

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows
  • Boston Blackie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 160 titles from 1951 to 2016; peak year 1991.

Film career

19512016

Peak 1991 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting148 of 160: 143 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score46thOther crew17 of 160: 12 only other crew, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score51st

160 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 5 of them.

By decade

1950s1 · acting1970s19 · 18 acting · 2 crew1980s33 · 30 acting · 3 crew1990s63 · 55 acting · 11 crew2000s34 · 34 acting · 1 crew2010s10 · acting

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 0% of 28 roles
75909500

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do George Cheung's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 35th percentile, the median of all 75; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 29th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 118 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up27
  • 50th to 74th27
  • 25th to 49th31
  • Below 25th33

Shape of the crowd

44 of their 118 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Universally Panned3
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser38
  • Broadly Agreed14
  • Mixed44

Reviewers score the acting 47/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 62, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is George Cheung's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles17–58 · median 45 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 42 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 29 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 40 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does George Cheung work with?

People who share at least 2 of George Cheung's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gary Daniels shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Mixed roles