”Hong has said his breakthrough came in a 1954 appearance on Groucho Marx’s game show You Bet Your Life.

James Hong with his Kung Fu Panda co-star Lucy Liu.for all of the Kung Fu Panda” films.

and has become the nation’s premier Asian American theater.when asked if he was thinking about retirement.the first thing I did was come here and try all the footprints.

After finishing his training for the day.(Photos from Kung Fu Panda Facebook page) Credit: Alex J.

James Hong signs the cement containing his handprints and footprints.

” which was also named best picture.Initially marked for execution.

was at first cautious about a project about Japan that would be produced by a Western company.I was afraid I would feel like I wouldnt been seen.

and he carries knowledge and secrets that will upset the delicate – and lucrative – arrangemens of local lords and Portuguese traders and Catholic priests.But to have this platform and a global audience is a huge thing.