As the film and TV industry grow in diversity, who do you think are the biggest Asians in Hollywood right now? While plenty of the best Asian-American actors have been starring in movies for years, famous Asian actors from all over the world are finally starring in Hollywood movies and TV shows. In short, the best Asian actors continue to rise and land serious roles on the big screen.
With movies like the 2018 hit Crazy Rich Asians and the hilarious sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, Asian roles are becoming increasingly popular. Whether you're talking veteran actors John Cho and Ken Watanabe or rising Asian actresses, like Constance Wu and Awkwafina, these are the top Asian actors in Hollywood.
Who's your pick for the most popular Asian actors in Hollywood right now? Check out the list of famous Asian actors below and vote up the ones you think are nailing their roles and taking the industry by storm.
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1,213271Jackie Chan
Rush Hour series, Jackie Chan AdventuresAge: 61
Birthplace: Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Nationality: Hong Kong
Characters: General Meng Yi , Benny Black, Monkey, Chan Foh To, Jackie Lung
Chan Kong-sang (born 7 April 1954), known professionally as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Konger... more3
683220Ken Jeong
Hangover trilogy, CommunityAge: 51
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: Ken, Dr. Park, Owner, Passenger, Male Nurse
Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong, M.D. (born July 13, 1969) is an American comedian, actor and... more4
523171Randall Park
The Interview, VeepAge: 41
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: Barry, Sam, Josh, Carlton, Henderson
Randall Park (born March 23, 1974) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known... more5
507173John Cho
Harold & Kumar series, SearchingAge: 43
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Nationality: South Korea, United States of America
Characters: Mark Chao, Neil, Raymond, Harvey Park, Thomas Kim
John Cho (born Cho Yo Han; June 16, 1972) is a Korean American actor known for his roles as... more6
571203Lucy Liu
Kill Bill, Ally McBealAge: 51
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: Kim
Lucy Liu (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, voice actress, director, and artist... more7
409133Michelle Yeoh
Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonAge: 53
Birthplace: Ipoh, Malaysia
Nationality: Malaysia
Characters: Cheerleader 4
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Seri Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, PSM, SPMP (; born 6 August 1962)... more8
329109Daniel Dae Kim
Lost, Hawaii Five-0Age: 47
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Nationality: South Korea, United States of America
Characters: Jin-Soo Kwon, Hiroshi Sato, Chin Ho Kelly
Daniel Dae Kim (Korean: 김대현; born Kim Dae-hyun on August 4, 1968) is a Korean-American actor,... more9
427164Awkwafina
Crazy Rich Asians, Oceans 8Birthplace: New York City, New York
Nora Lum is an American rapper known by the stage name Awkwafina. She originates from the... more10
553253Constance Wu
Fresh Off the Boat, Crazy Rich AsiansAge: 27
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: Michelle, Kimi Hu, Christine, Jenn
Constance Tianming Wu (born March 22, 1982) is an American actress. She is best known for her... more11
356143Gemma Chan
Sherlock, HumansAge: 33
Birthplace: London, England
Nationality: United Kingdom
Characters: Kim-Lin, Chinese Girl
Gemma Chan (born 29 November 1982) is an English actress. She is known for her role as Astrid... more12
305120Donnie Yen
Ip Man series, Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryAge: 52
Birthplace: Guangzhou, China
Nationality: China, Hong Kong, United States of America
Characters: Dan, Chen Zhen, Tse Kwok Tung, Cheng Ho Nam, Hung Hei Kwan
Donnie Yen Ji-dan (Chinese: 甄子丹; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film... more13
26095Ken Watanabe
Godzilla, The Last SamuraiAge: 56
Birthplace: Koide, Japan
Nationality: Japan
Characters: Hideaki Komatsubara, Detective Sako Akio, Shunichiro Yamaguchi, Fujiwara no Nobutaka, Tanaka
Ken Watanabe (渡辺 謙, Watanabe Ken, born October 21, 1959) is a Japanese actor. To... more14
418191Henry Golding
Crazy Rich Asians, The Travel ShowHenry Ewan Golding (born 5 February 1987) is a British actor, model, and television host who... more15
267108Harry Shum, Jr.
Glee, Stomp the YardAge: 33
Birthplace: Puerto Limón, Costa Rica
Nationality: Costa Rica, United States of America
Characters: Mike Chang
Harry Shum Jr. (born April 28, 1982) is a Costa Rican-American actor, singer, dancer, and... more16
325149Ki Hong Lee
Maze Runner series, Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtAge: 29
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Characters: Jeremy
Ki Hong Lee is a Korean-American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Minho in The... more17
354172Lana Condor
Alita: Battle Angel, X-Men: ApocalypseLana Therese Condor (born May 11, 1997) is a Vietnamese-born American actress and dancer. She... more18
258113Sung Kang
Better Luck Tomorrow, Fast and the Furious seriesAge: 43
Birthplace: Georgia, USA, Gainesville
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: Ian Chang, Han Soon, Jordan, First Disciple, Jang
Sung Kang (Korean name: Kang Sung-Ho; 강성호; born April 8, 1972) is an American actor. He is... more19
13032Sandra Miju Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Canadian-American actress. She is best known for her... more20
22195Benedict Wong
Marvel Cinematic UniverseAge: 45
Birthplace: Manchester, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Characters: Ed, Todd Ambro, Trey, Karma Phuntsho, Wiliam Kwan
Benedict Wong (born 3 July 1971) is an English actor who has appeared on film, television, and... more21
249119Brenda Song
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Social NetworkAge: age 27
Birthplace: Carmichael, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: Sariffa Chung, Cheerleader Tracey, London Tipton, Tia, Jenny
Brenda Song (born March 27, 1988) is an American actress. Song started in show business as a... more22
14755Ali Wong
Always Be My Maybe, American HousewifeAge: 33
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Characters: Claire
Alexandra Dawn "Ali" Wong (born April 19, 1982) is an American comedienne, actress and writer.... more23
16873James Hong
Big Trouble In Little China, Kung Fu Panda SeriesAge: 86
Birthplace: Minneapolis, USA, Minnesota
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: The Hard Faced Man
James Hong (traditional Chinese: 吳漢章; simplified Chinese: 吴汉章; pinyin: Wú Hànzhāng; Jyutping:... more24
210110Dev Patel
Slumdog Millionaire, The Best Exotic Marigold HotelAge: 25
Birthplace: Harrow, London, London, England
Nationality: India, United Kingdom
Characters: Anwar Kharral, Neelamani Sampat, Hotel Waiter
Dev Patel (born April 23, 1990) is an English actor. Born and raised in London to Gujarati... more25
190106Maggie Q
Divergent, Mission Impossible: IIIAge: 36
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Characters: Nikita
Margaret Denise Quigley (born May 22, 1979), professionally known as Maggie Q, is an... more
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