John Lone
Biography
John Johnny Lone is a Hong Kong born American actor of Chinese and English descent. He was born on October 13, 1952, in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. His known credits include twenty-four acting roles. He was a member of Madame Fan Fok-Fa's The Spring And Autumn Drama School's Peking Opera. His diverse film roles include playing a caveman in the 1984 film Iceman, the last Emperor of China in the 1987 film The Last Emperor, and an apparently female opera performer in the 1993 film M. Butterfly. His alternative names include Ng Kwok-Leung and Chinese and Japanese name variants.
Career overview
John Johnny Lone is a Hong Kong born American actor of Chinese and English descent. Born on October 13, 1952 in the Hong Kong British Crown Colony, he was a member of Madame Fan Fok-Fa's The Spring And Autumn Drama School's Peking Opera. His acting credits include twenty-four known credits on The Movie Database.
Lone has played a diverse range of roles throughout his career. His film work includes portraying a caveman in the 1984 film Iceman, the last Emperor of China in the 1987 film The Last Emperor, and an apparently female opera performer in the 1993 film M. Butterfly.
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Full Filmography
25 titles- Disclosure (2020) as Song Liling (archive footage)
- War (2007) as Chang
- Paper Moon Affair (2005) as Keiko's Husband
- 乾隆与香妃 (2004) as Qianlong Emperor
- Master of Everything (2004) as Mi Jihong
- Rush Hour 2 (2001) as Ricky Tan
- Kangxi Incognito Travel (1997)
- Task Force (1997)
- The Hunted (1995) as Kinjo
- The Shadow (1994) as Shiwan Khan
- M. Butterfly (1993) as Song Liling
- M. Butterfly (1993) Songs
- Shanghai 1920 (1991)
- Rabbit Ears - Five Chinese Brothers (1991) as Narrator (voice)
- Shadow of China (1990) as Henry
- The Moderns (1988) as Bertram Stone
- Shadows of the Peacock (1988) as Raka
- Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor' (1988) as Self
- The Last Emperor (1987) as Pu Yi (Adult)
- Year of the Dragon (1985) as Joey Tai
- Iceman (1984) as Charlie
- American Playhouse (1982) Director
- Americathon (1979) as Chinese
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Houseman
- King Kong (1976) as Chinese Cook
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Lone best known for?
John Lone is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Disclosure (2020), War (2007), Rush Hour 2 (2001), Kangxi Incognito Travel (1997).
When and where was John Lone born?
John Lone was born on October 13, 1952 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
How many credits does John Lone have?
John Lone has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2020.
What is John Lone's background in cinema and television?
John Johnny Lone is a Hong Kong born American actor of Chinese and English descent. He was born on October 13, 1952, in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. His known credits include twenty-four acting roles. He was a member of Madame Fan Fok-Fa's The Spring And Autumn Drama School's Peking Opera. His diverse film ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Disclosure (2020) as Song Liling (archive footage) — aged about 67
- The Last Emperor (1987) as Pu Yi (Adult) — aged about 34
- Rush Hour 2 (2001) as Ricky Tan — aged about 48
- Year of the Dragon (1985) as Joey Tai — aged about 32
- Kangxi Incognito Travel (1997) — aged about 44
- M. Butterfly (1993) as Song Liling — aged about 40
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