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Meet the Minnesota legend in everything from ‘Chinatown’ to ‘Seinfeld’

  • James Hong, a 97-year-old Minnesota native, remains active and continues working despite his age.
  • Hong is known for roles in “Chinatown” and “Blade Runner” and performs impersonations of James Cagney and Jimmy Stewart.
  • Hong released a memoir titled “Oh, You’ve Seen Me Before,” which includes memories of growing up in the Twin Cities.
  • His memories include living above his father’s herb store, working at Yank Sing Cafe, attending Minneapolis Central High, and going to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
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Meet the Minnesota legend in everything from ‘Chinatown’ to ‘Seinfeld’

MINNESOTA — James Hong isn’t ready to retire. The 97-year-old Minnesota native may not look as spry as he did in memorable moments from “Chinatown” and “Blade Runner,” but he still has the spirit of actors half his age. During…

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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