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James Lew

Bio: James Jene Fae Lew (born September 6, 1952) is an American actor and martial artist. Raised in South Central Los Angeles, James Lew's destiny was to answer a cattle call in Hollywood for the hugely popular Kung Fu (1972) television series
Born: Sat, Sep 06 1952
Birthplace: Escalon, California, USA
James Lew is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Made in Chinatown
Made in Chinatown
James Lew was 68 in Made in Chinatown as 'Lew'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 2021
Poster of Henchman: The Al Leong Story
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
James Lew was 66 in Henchman: The Al Leong Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of Cucuy: The Boogeyman
Cucuy: The Boogeyman
James Lew was 66 in Cucuy: The Boogeyman as 'Beat Cop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2018
Poster of Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
James Lew was 64 in Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine as 'Sinjin'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 2017
Poster of Breakout
Breakout
James Lew was 63 in Breakout as 'Cap Ruch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 2016
Poster of Black Salt
Black Salt
James Lew was 63 in Black Salt as 'Abbot Xiao'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 2015
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
James Lew was 62 in Frankenstein as 'Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 2015
Poster of Elwood
Elwood
James Lew was 61 in Elwood as 'Big O'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
James Lew was 60 in G.I. Joe: Retaliation as 'Chinese Leader'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 2013
Poster of The Girl from the Naked Eye
The Girl from the Naked Eye
James Lew was 59 in The Girl from the Naked Eye as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of Safe
Safe
James Lew was 59 in Safe as 'Underground Casino Guard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 2012
Poster of Ballistica
Ballistica
James Lew was 57 in Ballistica as 'Chinese Guard #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 2009
Poster of Angel of Death
Angel of Death
James Lew was 56 in Angel of Death as 'Tommy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
James Lew was 56 in Star Trek as 'Romulan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 2009
Poster of Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder
James Lew was 55 in Tropic Thunder as 'Flaming Dragon Compound Person (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 2008
Poster of Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie
James Lew was 55 in Superhero Movie as 'Shaolin Monk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of Rush Hour 3
Rush Hour 3
James Lew was 54 in Rush Hour 3 as 'Triad Assassin (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 2007
Poster of The Circuit III: Final Flight
The Circuit III: Final Flight
James Lew was 54 in The Circuit III: Final Flight as 'Spider Webb'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2006
Poster of 18 Fingers of Death!
18 Fingers of Death!
James Lew was 53 in 18 Fingers of Death! as 'Buford Lee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 2006
Poster of Shira: The Vampire Samurai
Shira: The Vampire Samurai
James Lew was 52 in Shira: The Vampire Samurai as 'Xu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Sin
Sin
James Lew was 50 in Sin as 'Leo Thamaree'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Real Deal
The Real Deal
James Lew was 50 in The Real Deal as 'Black Belt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of Outside the Law
Outside the Law
James Lew was 49 in Outside the Law as 'Cho Sung'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 2002
Poster of Ultimate Fights from the Movies
Ultimate Fights from the Movies
James Lew was 49 in Ultimate Fights from the Movies as 'Knife #1 (Timecop) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 2002
Poster of Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 2
James Lew was 48 in Rush Hour 2 as 'Triad Gangster (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2001
Poster of Traffic
Traffic
James Lew was 48 in Traffic as 'DEA Agent - CalTrans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 2000
Poster of Deep Core
Deep Core
James Lew was 48 in Deep Core as 'Lou Chang'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Gedo
Gedo
James Lew was 47 in Gedo as 'James'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 2000
Poster of Rush Hour
Rush Hour
James Lew was 46 in Rush Hour as 'Juntao's Man in Los Angeles (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of Lethal Weapon 4
Lethal Weapon 4
James Lew was 45 in Lethal Weapon 4 as 'Freighter's Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of Safe House
Safe House
James Lew was 45 in Safe House as 'Asian (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Boogie Boy
Boogie Boy
James Lew was 45 in Boogie Boy as 'Jason'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1998
Poster of The Replacement Killers
The Replacement Killers
James Lew was 45 in The Replacement Killers as 'Bodyguard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1998
Poster of Raven: Return of the Black Dragons
Raven: Return of the Black Dragons
James Lew was 44 in Raven: Return of the Black Dragons as 'Black Dragon Henchman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 1997
Poster of Robo Warriors
Robo Warriors
James Lew was 44 in Robo Warriors as 'Darius'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1997
Poster of High Voltage
High Voltage
James Lew was 44 in High Voltage as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Assault on Dome 4
Assault on Dome 4
James Lew was 44 in Assault on Dome 4 as 'Quaid, Windham Henchman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1996
Poster of Escape From L.A.
Escape From L.A.
James Lew was 43 in Escape From L.A. as 'Hershe Gang Member'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1996
Poster of Balance of Power
Balance of Power
James Lew was 43 in Balance of Power as 'Shinji Takamura'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1996
Poster of Night Hunter
Night Hunter
James Lew was 43 in Night Hunter as 'Tom Cutter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1996
Poster of For Life or Death
For Life or Death
James Lew was 43 in For Life or Death as 'Kaan Woo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Excessive Force II: Force on Force
Excessive Force II: Force on Force
James Lew was 42 in Excessive Force II: Force on Force as 'Lee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 1995
Poster of Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
James Lew was 42 in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory as 'Mercenary (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1995
Poster of Midnight Man
Midnight Man
James Lew was 42 in Midnight Man as 'Prince Samarki'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 09 1995
Poster of Ballistic
Ballistic
James Lew was 42 in Ballistic as 'Woo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1995
Poster of Cage II: The Arena of Death
Cage II: The Arena of Death
James Lew was 42 in Cage II: The Arena of Death as 'Chin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1994
Poster of Timecop
Timecop
James Lew was 42 in Timecop as 'Knife #1'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of Red Sun Rising
Red Sun Rising
James Lew was 41 in Red Sun Rising as 'Jaho'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1994
Poster of The Shadow
The Shadow
James Lew was 41 in The Shadow as 'Mongol'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
James Lew was 41 in On Deadly Ground as 'Mercenary at Aegis 1 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Deadly Target
Deadly Target
James Lew was 41 in Deadly Target as 'Guard #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Private Wars
Private Wars
James Lew was 41 in Private Wars as 'Obata'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1993
Poster of Showdown
Showdown
James Lew was 41 in Showdown as 'Hit Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
James Lew was 41 in Undercover Blues as 'Novacek's Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Hot Shots! Part Deux
Hot Shots! Part Deux
James Lew was 40 in Hot Shots! Part Deux as 'Kick Boxer Opponent'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of American Ninja 5
American Ninja 5
James Lew was 40 in American Ninja 5 as 'Viper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Ulterior Motives
Ulterior Motives
James Lew was 40 in Ulterior Motives as 'Yakuza #5'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1993
Poster of Mission of Justice
Mission of Justice
James Lew was 40 in Mission of Justice as 'Akiro'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1992
Poster of Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
James Lew was 39 in Rapid Fire as 'Tau's Men at Laundry (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Martial Law II: Undercover
Martial Law II: Undercover
James Lew was 39 in Martial Law II: Undercover as 'Spencer Hamilton Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of Showdown in Little Tokyo
Showdown in Little Tokyo
James Lew was 38 in Showdown in Little Tokyo as 'Yoshida's Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of Do or Die
Do or Die
James Lew was 38 in Do or Die as 'Lew'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1991
Poster of Night of the Warrior
Night of the Warrior
James Lew was 38 in Night of the Warrior as 'Hector Sabatei'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon
James Lew was 38 in The Perfect Weapon as 'Crewcut'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Guns
Guns
James Lew was 38 in Guns as 'Ninja #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1990
Poster of Aftershock
Aftershock
James Lew was 38 in Aftershock as 'Mr. James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1990
Poster of Martial Law
Martial Law
James Lew was 38 in Martial Law as 'Tong Member'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of Best of the Best
Best of the Best
James Lew was 37 in Best of the Best as 'Sae Jin Kwon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of Savage Beach
Savage Beach
James Lew was 37 in Savage Beach as 'Agent #1'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1989
Poster of Ninja Academy
Ninja Academy
James Lew was 36 in Ninja Academy as 'Ninja Trainer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1989
Poster of Evil Destroyer
Evil Destroyer
James Lew was 35 in Evil Destroyer
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1988
Poster of Action Jackson
Action Jackson
James Lew was 35 in Action Jackson as 'Martial Arts Instructor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1988
Poster of Zodiac America 2: Evil Destroyer
Zodiac America 2: Evil Destroyer
James Lew was 35 in Zodiac America 2: Evil Destroyer
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
James Lew was 33 in Big Trouble in Little China as 'Chang Sing #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Los Angeles Streetfighter
Los Angeles Streetfighter
James Lew was 32 in Los Angeles Streetfighter as 'Chan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1985
Poster of Killpoint
Killpoint
James Lew was 31 in Killpoint as 'Nighthawk's Gunman #1'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1984
Poster of Going Berserk
Going Berserk
James Lew was 31 in Going Berserk as 'Kung Fu Fighter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Young Dragon
Young Dragon
James Lew was 26 in Young Dragon as 'Shao Lung'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1979
Poster of Big Time
Big Time
James Lew was 24 in Big Time as 'Karate Instructor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1977
Poster of Enforcer from Death Row
Enforcer from Death Row
James Lew was 23 in Enforcer from Death Row as 'Karate Fighter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1976
Poster of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
James Lew was 23 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of I'm Dying Up Here
I'm Dying Up Here
James Lew was 64+ in I'm Dying Up Here as 'Sensei Phil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 04 2017
Poster of Death Valley
Death Valley
James Lew was 58+ in Death Valley as 'Man on street (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 29 2011
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
James Lew was 58+ in Mortal Kombat: Legacy as 'Shang Tsung (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 2011
Poster of Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
James Lew was 56+ in Childrens Hospital as 'Mosura'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Poster of Chuck
Chuck
James Lew was 55+ in Chuck as 'Anad Chenerad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Entourage
Entourage
James Lew was 51+ in Entourage
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 18 2004
Poster of Eve
Eve
James Lew was 51+ in Eve
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
James Lew was 50+ in CSI: Miami as 'ND Man #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Alias
Alias
James Lew was 49+ in Alias as 'Quan Li'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
James Lew was 47+ in Strong Medicine as 'Cop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Nowhere Man
Nowhere Man
James Lew was 42+ in Nowhere Man as 'Thug with knife'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of Marker
Marker
James Lew was 42+ in Marker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 1995
Poster of Weird Science
Weird Science
James Lew was 41+ in Weird Science
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
James Lew was 41+ in Babylon 5 as 'Bloodhound Teep'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
James Lew was 41+ in Frasier as 'Security Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Power Rangers
Power Rangers
James Lew was 40+ in Power Rangers as 'Warrior'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 28 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
James Lew was 40+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Tiger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
James Lew was 37+ in Family Matters as 'Man in Bar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Nasty Boys
Nasty Boys
James Lew was 37+ in Nasty Boys as 'Fighter / Karate class fighter (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1989
Poster of Roseanne
Roseanne
James Lew was 36+ in Roseanne
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 18 1988
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
James Lew was 35+ in Beauty and the Beast
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
James Lew was 33+ in MacGyver as 'Asian Thug'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Growing Pains
Growing Pains
James Lew was 33+ in Growing Pains as 'Movie Villain #2'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
James Lew was 32+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Cambodian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
James Lew was 29+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Asian Thug, Ton Li'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982