Dustin Nguyen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 17, 1962 in Saigon, Vietnam
- Active Years
- 1980–2026 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 61 credits in database
Biography
Dustin Nguyễn is a Vietnamese-American actor, director, writer, and martial artist. He was born on September 17, 1962, in Saigon, Vietnam. Nguyễn is known for his roles in various films and television shows, including "Little Fish", "The Doom Generation", "The Rebel", "21 Jump Street", and "VIP". He has also appeared in the film "WrestleRave Food Fight: Conroe" and is associated with the films "Tohle jsme my", "Bojovník", and "Vanishing Son". Nguyễn has worked on numerous projects, with 54 known credits to his name.
Career overview
Dustin Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American actor known for his work in film and television. He has appeared in a number of notable roles, including those in the TV series "21 Jump Street" and "VIP". In films, he has starred in "Little Fish", "The Doom Generation", and "The Rebel".
Nguyen's acting credits include a total of 54 known roles. He has also been involved in various other projects, such as the TV series "WrestleRave Food Fight: Conroe". In addition to his acting work, Nguyen has also directed and written for film and television.
Nguyen's filmography includes a range of titles, including "Tohle jsme my", "Bojovník", and "Vanishing Son". He has collaborated with other artists, such as Jeff Lemire, on various projects.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- Double Couple Trouble (2026)
- The Singers (2026) VFX Editor
- Dope Thief (2025) as Son Pham
- The Accidental Getaway Driver (2025) as Tây
- Blade of the 47 Ronin (2022) as Nikko
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Sunny Oania
- Warrior (2019) as Zing
- Warrior (2019) Director
- 798Muoi (2018) as Mười
- 798Muoi (2018) Director
- Voodoo Doll (2017) as Hùng
- This Is Us (2016) as Bao
- I'll Wait (2016) Director
- Jackpot (2015) as Tu Nghia
- Jackpot (2015) Director
- Zero Tolerance (2015) as Johnny
- The Man with the Iron Fists 2 (2015) as Li Kung
- 22 Jump Street (2014) as Vietnamese Jesus
- Gentle (2014) as Thien
- Once Upon a Time in Vietnam (2013) as Đạo
- Once Upon a Time in Vietnam (2013) Director
- Once Upon a Time in Vietnam (2013) Producer
- Once Upon a Time in Vietnam (2013) Screenplay
- The Gauntlet (2013) as Jin-Soo
- The Amazing Race Vietnam (2012) as Self - Host
- Between Two Worlds (2011)
- Fool for Love (2010) as Dũng
- Floating Lives (2010) as Võ
- Legend is Alive (2009) as Long
- The Rebel (2007) as Sy
- Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee (2007) as Troy Poon
- Saigon Eclipse (2007) as Kim
- The Unit (2006) as Transit Officer
- I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (2006) as Self
- The Slanted Screen (2006) as Himself
- Little Fish (2005) as Jonny
- V.I.P. (1998) as Johnny Loh
- Hundred Percent (1998) as Isaac
- Die Gang (1997) as Marc Wiessner
- JAG (1995) as Bao Hien
- Virtuosity (1995) as Suburban Reporter
- The Doom Generation (1995) as Quickiemart Clerk
- VR.5 (1995) as Ky Buchanan
- Vanishing Son (1994) as Hung
- Phantom 2040 (1994)
- 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) as Glam
- Vanishing Son IV (1994) as Hung
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Chief William Shan
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Lo Gee
- Heaven & Earth (1993) as Sau
- No Escape, No Return (1993) as Tommy Cuff
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Chu Lin
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Jimmy Sang
- Rapid Fire (1992) as Paul Yang
- Earth Angel (1991) as Peter
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Harry Truman Ioki
- Danger Bay (1985) as Duk Chin
- Sunset Strip (1985) as Chinese Youth
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as David Kuan
- The A-Team (1983) as Bobby
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Joe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dustin Nguyen best known for?
Dustin Nguyen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dope Thief (2025), The Accidental Getaway Driver (2025), Blade of the 47 Ronin (2022), NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021).
When and where was Dustin Nguyen born?
Dustin Nguyen was born on September 17, 1962 in Saigon, Vietnam.
How many credits does Dustin Nguyen have?
Dustin Nguyen has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2026.
What is Dustin Nguyen's background in cinema and television?
Dustin Nguyễn is a Vietnamese-American actor, director, writer, and martial artist. He was born on September 17, 1962, in Saigon, Vietnam. Nguyễn is known for his roles in various films and television shows, including "Little Fish", "The Doom Generation", "The Rebel", "21 Jump Street", and "VIP". He has also appeared i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- This Is Us (2016) as Bao — aged about 53
- Warrior (2019) as Zing — aged about 56
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Sunny Oania — aged about 58
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as David Kuan — aged about 21
- The A-Team (1983) as Bobby — aged about 20
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Chu Lin — aged about 29
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