Top 50 Most Popular Asian American Actors

 

The Asian American community is ever-expanding and sizable in America, and they are making themselves heard. They have made significant inroads into music, theatre, film, television, and popular culture across the USA.

 

The Asian-American community is made up of people from Asian countries like China, Korea, Japan, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Malaysia, etc.

 

They have brought a unique Asian sensibility into arts and entertainment with their culture and style. Many Asian American actors in Hollywood have made the world sit up and take notice.

 

If you have missed them, here is your chance to catch up. ENTOIN brings you a list of popular Asian American actors who have made and keep making waves in Hollywood.

 

Check them out and let us know if we have missed any names.

 

 

 

1. Jackie Chan

 

 

 

Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, singer, stuntman, and filmmaker who is one of the most iconic action stars of all time.

 

Chan was born in British Hong Kong to parents who were refugees from the Chinese Civil War. He trained rigorously in martial arts and acrobatics in his early years.

 

Jackie Chan began acting as a child artist but gained his first major roles in Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon.

 

His biggest hits came with Drunken Master, The Big Brawl, The Young Master, Armour of God, the Police Story franchise, Rumble in The Bronx, the Rush Hour franchise, and the Karate Kid among many others.

 

Chan is one of the most influential stars globally and has received many awards and accolades for his acting and stunt work.

 

He has a Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and honorary orders from the British Empire, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

 

 

 

2. Kumail Nanjiani

 

 

 

Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani-born American actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He was born and raised in Karachi but moved to Chicago at the age of 18 for graduation.

 

He later moved to New York, where he wrote and performed stand-up comedy. He began acting with small roles in The Kings of Summer, Portlandia, Franklin & Bash, Adventure Time, Veep, and Silicon Valley.

 

Nanjiani gained major success with his role in the film The Big Sick. It became one of the most acclaimed films of the year and gave him an Oscar nomination for screenplay.

 

He also starred in Men In Black: International, Dolittle, The Lovebirds, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the MCU’s Eternals.

 

 

 

3. Randall Park

 

 

 

Randall Park is an American actor, writer, and comedian who was born to Korean immigrant parents in Los Angeles, California.

 

He studied at UCLA and graduated with a master’s degree in Asian American studies. Park slowly began doing stand-up comedy with other comedians like Ali Wong, Samantha Quan, and Vivian Bang.

 

He then starred in small films and comedy productions here and there. In 2014, he bagged the role of the recurring character Danny Chung on the HBO series Veep and that of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un for the film The Interview.

 

He also starred in Fresh Off The Boat, Always Be My Maybe, Aquaman, Ant-Man & the Wasp, and WandaVision.

 

 

 

4. Steven Yeun

 

 

 

Steven Yeun, born Yeun Sang-yeop, is an American actor and producer of South Korean origin. Yeun’s family first moved to Canada from South Korea before settling in Michigan, US.

 

His parents were initially unhappy with his decision to pursue acting but later gave in. Yeun broke out with his role as Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead series in 2010.

 

The series became the highest-rated series in cable TV history, and Yeun continued his role until season 7 in 2016.

 

He later starred in Mayhem, Okja, Burning, Minari, Sorry to Bother You, and Nope. He has been included in Time’s 2021 list of the 100 Most Influential People, won awards for Best Supporting Actor at several film critics awards, and has been nominated for an Oscar.

 

 

5. Ken Jeong

 

 

 

Kendrick Jeong or Ken Jeong is an American actor, writer, stand-up comedian, and licensed physician. Born to South Korean parents in Detroit, Michigan, Jeong practised as a physician of internal medicine for several years before pursuing his passion for comedy and acting.

 

He started by performing at comedy clubs and improv sessions before landing a spot on Comedy Central. He later began starring in films like Knocked Up, The Hangover series, Zookeeper, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and Community. 

 

Dr. Ken Jeong has been nominated for several awards, including Teen Choice Awards, and MTV Movie Awards, and has won a Streamy Award and a Visionary Award.

 

 

6. Benedict Wong

 

 

 

Benedict Wong is a British actor who was born to Hong Kong immigrant parents in Eccles, England. He built his career up playing roles in 15 Storeys High, Look Around You, Grow Your Own, and the IT Crowd.

 

He began gaining recognition when he starred in the Ridley Scott films Prometheus, and The Martian, and the Netflix series Marco Polo.

 

His biggest role came as Wong in the MCU franchise, where he had over six appearances. He has lent his voice to many video games and animated projects.

 

Wong has also been nominated for a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor.

 

 

7. Ronny Chieng

 

 

 

Ronny Chieng is a comedian and actor who was born into a Malaysian Chinese family in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. He grew up in Singapore and the US, and graduated from university in Australia.

 

Chieng began his career performing with fellow comedian Trevor Noah in Melbourne. He bagged a recurring segment on Noah’s The Daily Show and went viral with his interviews with residents of New York City’s Chinatown.

 

He also won many awards for his stand-up specials and his roles in films like Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

 

 

8. John Cho

 

 

 

John Cho is an American actor of South Korean descent. He was born Cho Yo-han in Seoul but moved to the US at the age of six.

 

Cho first caught eyeballs with his small role in the comedy American Pie in 1999. He reprised the role in the sequels of the film.

 

Cho’s most famous role to date was as Harold Lee in the Harold & Kumar franchise. His other credits include Better Luck Tomorrow, Big Fat Liar, Star Trek, Columbus, Cowboy Bebop, The Afterparty, Selfie and Searching.

 

His performance in Searching won him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.

 

 

9. Dev Patel

 

 

 

Dev Patel is a British actor of Indian origin. He has starred in multiple award-winning and nominated films and TV series.

 

His performance in the film Lion earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Dev Patel shot to international stardom with his role in Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire.

 

He followed it up with The Last Airbender, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Newsroom, The Man Who Knew Infinity, Lion, Hotel Mumbai, The Personal History of David Copperfield, Green Knight, etc.

 

 

10. Ke Huy Quan

 

 

Ke Huy Quan’s career has been marked by both early success and a remarkable comeback. At the age of 12, he captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with his breakout roles as Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and Data in The Goonies (1985).

 

However, despite these early successes, Quan struggled to find significant roles in Hollywood, due in part to the limited opportunities for Asian actors at the time. After a hiatus of nearly two decades, Quan made a triumphant return to acting in 2021 with the family adventure film Finding ‘Ohana.

 

His performance caught the attention of directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who cast him in their 2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Quan’s portrayal of Waymond Wang, a multifaceted character juggling various identities and relationships, garnered critical acclaim and earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor.

 

 

11. Henry Golding

 

 

 

Henry Golding is a Malaysian-born British actor and TV presenter. He gained fame for hosting The Travel Show on BBC in 2014.

 

Golding was born in Malaysia and moved to England when he was eight. He moved to Kuala Lumpur for acting opportunities at 21 years.

 

In 2018, he got the role in Crazy Rich Asians after a global casting call, and he hasn’t turned back since.

 

He starred in The Gentlemen, Snake Eyes, A Simple Favor, Last Christmas, Persuasion, Star Wars: Visions, The Assassin Club, etc.

 

 

12. Jet Li

 

 

 

Jet Li is the stage name of the Chinese actor Lianjie Li. He is an actor, producer, former Wushu champion, and Martial artist.

 

He is a naturalized Singapore citizen, who started as a Wushu trainee to escape poverty. Slowly, he started to win medals and championships across the globe for his Wushu talent.

 

After an injury, his Wushu sporting career ended, but he was given an opportunity in films like Shaolin Temple, The Master, Once Upon a Time in China, its sequel, Legend of the Red Dragon, etc.

 

He entered Hollywood with the film Lethal Weapon 4 and starred in Romeo Must Die, Hero, Cradle 2 The Grave, War, The Expendables franchise, Mulan, etc.

 

 

13. Ken Watanabe

 

 

 

Ken Watanabe is a Japanese actor who has worked in many Hollywood films, TV series, and Broadway plays. He is an acclaimed actor who was nominated for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe, etc.

 

He also won multiple Awards from the Japanese Academy, Blue Ribbon Awards, etc. The most notable performances of Watanabe have been in Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai, Inception, Batman Begins, Letters From Iwo Jima, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Memories of Tomorrow, Shizumanu Taiyō, Transformers: The Last Knight, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Tokyo Vice, etc.

 

 

14. Riz Ahmed

 

 

 

Riz Ahmed is a British actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained prominence for his role as Omar in the critically acclaimed film “Four Lions” (2010), showcasing his talent for both comedy and drama.

 

Ahmed’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of Nasir Khan in the miniseries “The Night Of” (2016), earning him widespread acclaim and an Emmy nomination.

 

He further solidified his status with his powerful performance as Ruben Stone, a drummer grappling with hearing loss, in the film “Sound of Metal” (2019), which earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination. Ahmed’s talent, dedication, and ability to bring complex characters to life have established him as a respected and accomplished actor.

 

 

15. Booboo Stewart

 

 

 

Booboo Stewart was born Nil Allen Stewart Jr. He is an American actor, singer, and stuntman of Japanese, Chinese and Korean ancestry.

 

He and his sisters, Fivel and Maegan performed as a music band, The Stewart Clan. Booboo Stewart is most famous for his role in the Twilight saga, X-Men: Days of the Future Past, White Frog, Julie and the Phantom, Descendants and its sequels, etc.

 

Booboo Stewart has performed with other music bands like the T-Squad and Disney performers.

 

 

16. Tony Chiu-Wai Leung

 

 

 

Tony Chiu-wai Leung is a Hong Kong-based actor and singer. He is popularly known as one of the Five Tiger Generals of TVB.

 

He appeared in several popular and acclaimed TV dramas and films in Hong Kong and Hollywood. Tony Leung’s most popular roles have been Chungking Express, Happy Together, In the Mood for Love, 2046, The Grandmaster, A City of Sadness, Cyclo, Lust, Caution, Hard Boiled, Infernal Affairs, Red Cliff, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, etc.

 

 

17. Donnie Yen

 

 

 

Donnie Yen is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director, and producer. He is famous across Asia and the USA for his role in popularizing Wing Chun martial art across the globe.

 

Donnie Yen starred in all four Ip Man movies and directed and produced the later sequels. He starred in Hollywood films like XXX: The Return of Xander Cage, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Mulan, Highlander: Endgame, etc.

 

His popular Chinese films are Kung Fu Jungle, The Monkey King, Special ID, The Lost Bladesman, Dragon, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, etc.

 

 

18. Daniel Dae Kim

 

 

 

Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor of South Korean origin. He was born in Busan and moved to America with his family as a one-year-old.

 

Kim earned his bachelor’s degree in Theater and political science and an MFA from NYU. Daniel Dae Kim rose to instant fame with his role as Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost.

 

His other notable roles were in Hawaii Five-O, Saints Row, The Good Doctor, Hellboy, Raya and The Last Dragon, The Divergent series, Love of the Game, etc.

 

 

19. Aziz Ansari

 

 

 

Aziz Ansari is an American stand-up comic, actor, writer, and filmmaker. He is an Indian-origin actor who started his career as a stand-up comic.

 

He worked with the Upright Citizens Brigade and did sketch comedy. Parks and Recreation, Scrubs, Observe and Report, Human Giant, Get Him to The Greek, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Shutterbugs, Master of None, Bob’s Burgers, Ice Age: Avalanche, etc., are some of the notable roles of Ansari.

 

Aziz Ansari: Right Now was a stand-up comedy special that earned a Grammy nomination.

 

 

20. Sung Kang

 

 

 

Sung-ho Kang is an American actor of South Korean descent. He is most famous for his role as Han Lue in the Fast and The Furious franchise.

 

The role was originally created in the movie Better Luck Tomorrow. Sung Kang joined the university to become a lawyer, but he was more interested in acting, so he switched lanes.

 

He starred in Pearl Harbour, The Forbidden Warrior, The Motel, the Fast and Furious franchise, Bullet To The Head, Raya and The Last Dragon, Snakehead, MADtv, Easy To Assemble, Gang Related, Power, Obi-Wan Kenobi, etc.

 

 

21. BD Wong

 

 

 

BD Wong or Bradley Darryl Wong is an American actor of Chinese descent. He is an acclaimed performer on Broadway, film, and television.

 

His performance in M Butterfly earned him a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, OuterCritics Circle Award, etc. Apart from Broadway, Wong is also well-known for his performance in the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Oz, Awake, the Jurassic Park franchise, Gotham, Seven Years in Tibet, Mulan, etc.

 

For his performance in the TV series Mr Robot, BD Wong has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics Choice Television Award.

 

 

22. Karan Brar

 

 

 

Karan Brar is an American actor born to Indian parents. He began acting at the young age of eleven years.

 

His role in Diary of a Wimpy Kid and its sequels got him noticed. He also appeared in commercials for Shell Gasoline, Committee for Children, etc.

 

Impressed with Brar’s audition, the director of Disney’s Jessie decided to change the Latino character Javier into Ravi Ross, an Indian adoptee character.

 

He also starred in the spin-off Bunk’d, Mira, Royal Detective, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Stargirl, etc.

 

 

23. James Hong

 

 

 

James Hong is an American of Chinese origin. His parents immigrated to the USA from Hong Kong and owned a restaurant.

 

He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Civil Engineering and was drafted into the Army to serve in the Korean War.

 

James Hong is one of the most prolific actors who appeared in over 600 film and television roles. His most memorable appearances have been in Big Trouble in Little China, RIPD, Chinatown, The Two Jakes, Perry Mason, The Man From The U. N. C. L. E. Bonanza, Sleeping Dogs, etc.

 

Hong also voiced animated characters in Mulan, the Kung Fu Panda franchise, Jackie Chan Adventures, Call Of Duty: Black Ops II, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, etc.

 

 

24. Simu Liu

 

 

 

Simu Liu is a Chinese Canadian actor, stuntman, and author. He was born in China to academically inclined engineers who wanted Simu Liu to join a similar work field.

 

They moved to Canada, and Liu graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in MBA. After being laid off from work at Deloitte, Simu Liu took up work as an actor and stuntman.

 

He was the star of the MCU’s Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. He also starred in Kim’s Convenience, Taken, Blood and Water, Star Wars: Visions, etc.

 

 

25. Leonardo Nam

 

 

 

Leonardo Nam is an Argentine-Australian actor of South Korean origin. He moved from Buenos Aires to Sydney at the age of six to finish his schooling.

 

Nam earned a degree in architecture at the University of New South Wales. Later, he arrived in New York to pursue acting and trained at the HB Studio.

 

Leonardo Nam appeared in multiple acclaimed shows and films like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2, The Perfect Score, Westworld, Maggie, Pacific Rim: The Black, MacGyver, etc.

 

 

26. Will Yun Lee

 

 

 

William Yun Lee is an American actor of South Korean descent. Lee started learning Taekwondo from his father who was a Taekwondo grandmaster.

 

He graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Political Studies. William Yun Lee starred in Witchblade, Bionic Woman, Die Another Day, Elektra, The Wolverine, Hawaii Five-O, Altered Carbon, Guardians of Justice, Sleeping Dogs, The Good Doctor, San Andreas, Rampage, Wish Dragon, etc.

 

 

27. Jimmy O. Yang

 

 

 

Jimmy O. Yang is an American stand-up comic, actor, and writer of Chinese origin. He moved to the USA at the age of thirteen for further education and earned his degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.

 

Jimmy O. Yang did stand-up routines for free before he got his break. He started to act for a steady income and appeared in TV series like 2 Broke Girls, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Criminal Minds, etc.

 

Yang wrote a book titled, How to American: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents.

 

 

28. Jacob Batalon

 

 

 

Jacob Batalon is an American actor of Filipino origin. He was born and brought up in Hawaii, where he enrolled at Kapiolani Community College to study music theory.

 

However, he dropped out to study drama at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. The role that shot Batalon to fame was as Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man series and the Web Series: the Avengers series and The Daily Bugle.

 

He also starred in North Woods, 50 States of Fight, Reginald: The Vampire, Every Day, etc.

 

 

29. Ki Hong Lee

 

 

 

Ki Hong Lee is an American actor of South Korean origin. When Lee was six years old, his family moved to New Zealand and later to America.

 

He graduated from the University of California in Berkeley with a degree in Psychology. Ki Hong Lee starred in minor roles in his early days as an actor, like Victorious, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, New Girl, Modern Family, etc.

 

He gained prominence with his roles in The Nine Lives of Chloe King, the Maze Runner series, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Wish Upon, etc.

 

 

30. Kal Penn

 

 

 

Kal Penn was born Kalpen Suresh Modi, and he is an American actor of Indian origin. He worked as an actor, author, academic lecturer, and a White House staff member during the Barack Obama administration.

 

Kal Penn has starred in many successful films and TV series like the Harold and Kumar series of films, Designated Survivor, House MD, The Namesake, How I Met Your Mother, Deadbeat, Battle Creek, The Ashram, Sunnyside, etc.

 

 

31. Harry Shum Jr.

 

 

 

Harry Shum Jr. is a Costa Rica-born Chinese-American actor, dancer, and producer. He was born in Costa Rica but moved to the USA at six years of age.

 

He dropped out of college to pursue a career as a dancer. He worked in Step Up: The Streets, Step Up 3D, etc.

 

The most popular roles of Harry Shum Jr. include Crazy Rich Asians, Glee, Shadownhunters, White Frog, Revenge of the Green Dragons, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Single by 30, All My Life, The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, etc.

 

 

32. Daniel Wu

 

 

 

Daniel Wu is an American actor of Chinese descent. He is an actor, director, and producer who is currently based in Hong Kong.

 

After watching martial arts films by Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, and Jet Li, he learned Wushu kung fu and went to Hong Kong.

 

He took up modelling assignments, and a Hong Kong director viewed his work and offered him a role in Bishonen.

 

After that, he continued to get Hong Kong film offers. He starred in films like New Police Story, One Night in Mongkok, Warcraft, Into the Badlands, Westworld, Caught in Time, etc.

 

 

33. Lewis Tan

 

 

 

Lewis Tan is a British actor of Chinese origin. His father is a martial artist and a stunt coordinator who worked in Tim Burton’s Batman.

 

His father taught Lewis Tan martial arts from a young age and also trained in theatre. Lewis Tan worked in acclaimed TV series like Wu Assassins, Into The Badlands, Shadow, and Bone, Iron Fist, CSI: NY, CSI Miami, etc.

 

His film credits include Fistful of Vengeance, Deadpool 2, Mortal Kombat, Den of Thieves, Hangover Part III, etc.

 

 

34. Daniel Henney

 

 

 

Daniel Henney is an American actor and model who was born in South Korea. He was adopted by an American nurse and grew up in the USA.

 

While doing college, Henney began a successful modelling career and also appeared in multiple television commercials.

 

Daniel Henney gained acclaim with South Korean films and very popular television series, some of which were Seducing Mr. Perfect, My Lovely Sam Soon, My Father, Spring Waltz, Fugitive Plan B, etc.

 

His American credits include Criminal Minds, The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wheel of Time, etc.

 

 

35. Brandon Soo Hoo

 

 

 

Brandon Soo Hoo is an American actor of Chinese descent. He is an actor and a martial artist. He practices taekwondo.

 

Brandon Soo Hoo began acting at the age of 10 and appeared in television commercials for Toys “R” Us, Land Rover, Exxon Mobil, etc.

 

Brandon Soo Hoo debuted with a minor role in Sesame Street, and followed it up with Tropic Thunder, G. I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, Ender’s Game, Teen Titans, Incredible Crew, From Dusk till Dawn: The Series, The Disappearance of Mrs Wu, A Magical Summer, etc.

 

 

36. Chris Pang

 

 

 

Chris Pang is an Australian actor and producer of Taiwanese descent. His parents were WingChun instructors in Melbourne, and Pang is a distant relative of Bruce Lee.

 

He became an actor by accident when he went to a casting company to sell cell phones. After this lucky accident, Chris Pang attended the TAFTA in Melbourne to study.

 

He starred in Crazy Rich Asians, Palm Springs, Tomorrow When The War Began, Charlie’s Angels, As We See it, Empty by Design, Marco Polo, etc.

 

 

37. Ryan Potter

 

 

 

Ryan Potter is an American actor of Japanese descent. He grew up in Japan for seven years but adopted the maiden name of his mother after moving back to America.

 

He is a martial artist who practices White Tiger kung fu. Ryan Potter gained popularity with his roles in Supah Ninjas, Big Hero 6, Baymax!, Titans, Lab Rats: Elite Force, Kingdom Hearts III, Where’s Waldo?, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, etc.

 

 

38. Avan Jogia

 

 

 

Avan Tudor Jogia is a Canadian actor of Indian descent. He is known for his role in the drama series A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story.

 

Later, he starred in the Disney series Victorious, Tut, Ghost Wars, Twisted, Now Apocalypse, etc. Avan Jogia is also known for his activism for the LGBT community, where he co-founded the non-profit organization Straight But Not Narrow.

 

He also worked in series like Spectacular!, Finding Hope Now, Rags, Ten Thousand Saints, I Am Michael, Zombieland: Double Tap, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, etc.

 

 

39. Karan Soni

 

 

 

Karan Soni is an Indian American actor and comedian. He was born in New Delhi and went to the USA to study business at the University of Southern California.

 

However, he became interested in drama and theatre, so he graduated in Dramatic Arts. After graduating, Karan Soni began his acting career with short films and guest roles in TV series.

 

He was noted for his performance in Safety Not Guaranteed, followed by Betas, Other Space, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, Ghostbusters, Office Christmas Party, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Blunt Talk, Miracle Workers, etc.

 

 

40. Iko Uwais

 

 

 

Iko Uwais is an Indonesian actor famous in America for his work in the Raid series of films. He is a martial artist who practices the Silat.

 

He was discovered by Gareth Evans when he was training in the Silat school. Iko Uwais starred in films like Merantau, The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Mile 22, The Night Comes for Us, Stuber,  Wu Assassins, Snake Eyes, Fistful of Vengeance, The Expendables 4, etc.

 

 

41. Lou Diamond Phillips

 

 

 

Lou Diamond Phillips is an American actor of Filipino descent. He was born in the Philippines but raised in Texas by his stepfather and mother.

 

He is an actor and film director nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe awards, Blockbuster Entertainment awards, etc.

 

The most notable roles of Lou Diamond Phillips were in La Bamba, Stand and Deliver, Young Guns, Young Guns II, Courage Under Fire, The Big Hit, Brokedown Palace, Che, The 33, Longmire, Prodigal Son, etc.

 

 

42. Jason Scott Lee

 

 

 

Jason Scott Lee is an American actor of Chinese-Hawaiian descent. He grew up in Hawaii and learned martial arts from a young age.

 

He came to prominence when he portrayed the martial arts legend, Bruce Lee, in the biopic about his life.

 

The most memorable performances of Jason Scott Lee have been in Jungle Book, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, the Lilo and Stitch franchise, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Mulan, Balls of Fury, Doogie Kameāloha, M. D., etc.

 

 

43. Tenzing Norgay Trainor

 

 

 

Tenzing Norgay Trainor is an American actor of Nepalese origin. He is the grandson of Tenzing Norgay, the second person to reach the peak of Mount Everest.

 

He is trained in Taekwondo and worked in Disney shows as a child actor. Tenzing Norgay worked in films and television shows like Liv and Maddie, Boo, Bitch, Abominable, American Housewife, Knight Squad, The Stranded, etc.

 

 

44. Aramis Knight

 

 

 

Aramis Knight is an actor of Pakistani descent. He started acting as a child actor and appeared in various film and television roles.

 

Knight played guest roles in series like Scorpion, The Middle, Psych, NCIS, Lost, Dexter, Boston Legal, etc. Aramis Knight’s film roles included Crossing Over, Rendition, Ender’s Game, Dark Knight Rises, Runt, etc.

 

He played prominent roles in TV series like Into The Badlands and Ms Marvel.

 

 

45. Rahul Kohli

 

 

 

Rahul Kohli is an English actor known for his notable roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti in the TV series “iZombie” (2015-2019).

 

Kohli’s charismatic and comedic performance as the witty medical examiner won over audiences and showcased his talent for blending humour and drama.

 

He further expanded his fan base with his role as Owen Sharma in the Netflix series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” (2020), displaying his versatility as an actor.

 

Additionally, Kohli has made appearances on other television shows and continues to captivate viewers with his engaging performances, solidifying his presence in the industry.

 

 

46. Kunal Nayyar

 

 

 

Kunal Nayyar is a British-Indian actor best known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali, or Raj, in the popular sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” (2007-2019).

 

His portrayal of Raj, an astrophysicist with selective mutism, endeared him to audiences worldwide and became one of the most beloved characters on the show.

 

Nayyar’s comedic timing, endearing awkwardness, and distinctive accent contributed to the success of his character. He received critical acclaim for his performance, earning nominations and awards for his work on the series.

 

Nayyar’s portrayal of Raj brought him international recognition and established him as a talented comedic actor in the entertainment industry. He also worked in the Trolls franchise, Mira, Royal Detective, etc.

 

 

47. Russell Wong

 

 

 

Russell Wong is an American actor of Chinese descent. His brother is also an actor based in Hong Kong.

 

Wong started his career as a photographer and dancer and appeared in many music videos for artists like Janet Jackson, David Bowie, etc.

 

This led to a role in a musical play called Ge Wu Sheng Ping. Russell Wong appeared in successful TV series like The Equalizer, 21 Jump Street, etc., and became the first Asian-American lead actor in a TV series titled Vanishing Son.

 

Later, he starred in hit films like China Girl, New Jack City, The Joy Luck Club, Takedown, The Monkey King, Romeo Must Die, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, etc.

 

 

48. Brian Tee

 

 

 

Brian Tee is a Japan-born American actor. He was born Jae-beom Takata but adopted a more Westernized name after facing rejection from South Korean filmmakers.

 

Brian Tee graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in theatre and performing arts. Brian Tee starred in the TV series Chicago Med and its spin-off, Mortal Kombat: Legends, The Wolverine, The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift, Jurassic World, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, etc.

 

 

49. Ross Butler

 

 

Ross Butler is an American actor of Singaporean descent who has steadily gained recognition for his diverse and compelling performances. He embarked on his acting journey in 2012, landing guest roles in various Disney Channel series and films, including “Teen Beach 2” and “Perfect High.” 

 

Butler’s breakthrough came in 2017 when he was cast as Reggie Mantle in the popular teen drama series “Riverdale.” Later, Butler joined the cast of the Netflix drama series “13 Reasons Why,” taking on the role of Zach Dempsey, a popular athlete with a complex and troubled past. 

 

Butler’s film credits include appearances in the superhero blockbuster “Shazam!” and its sequel, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” where he portrays Eugene Choi.Butler’s career trajectory reflects his dedication to expanding his craft and exploring diverse characters.

 

 

50. Rick Yune

 

 

 

Rick Yune is a Korean-American actor, director, producer, and martial artist. He and his brother, Karl Yune, are both actors who have appeared in television and films.

 

Rick Yune graduated from Wharton School with a degree in Finance and worked as a hedge fund trader in SAC Capital.

 

After foraying into acting, Yune starred in films like Snow Falling on Cedar, The Fast and the Furious, Die Another Day, Ninja Assassin, Olympus Has Fallen, Prison Break, Marco Polo, etc.