Tzi Ma
Biography
Tzi Ma is a Hong Kong-American actor born in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, on June 10, 1962. He is known for his roles in television shows such as The Man in the High Castle and 24, and films such as Dante's Peak, Rush Hour, and Arrival. Ma has also appeared in other notable films including Rush Hour 3, The Farewell, Tigertail, and Mulan. In 2021, he starred in the American martial arts television series Kung Fu on The CW. With a career spanning multiple mediums, Ma has accumulated a significant number of acting credits.
Career overview
Tzi Ma is a Hong Kong-American actor known for his work in television and film. He has appeared in various television shows, including The Man in the High Castle and 24. Ma has also been featured in several films, such as Dante's Peak, Rush Hour, and Rush Hour 3. His filmography also includes Arrival, The Farewell, Tigertail, and Mulan.
Ma's acting credits span multiple genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His performances in these television shows and films have contributed to his recognition in the entertainment industry. The diversity of his roles demonstrates his ability to adapt to different characters and storylines.
In 2021, Ma starred in the American martial arts television series Kung Fu on The CW. This series marks one of his recent notable appearances, further solidifying his presence in the world of television and film. With a career spanning numerous projects, Tzi Ma has established himself as a talented actor with a wide range of experience.
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- Watson (2025) as Uncle Jun
- Gunslingers (2025) as Lin
- Interior Chinatown (2024) as Joe Wu
- Five Blind Dates (2024) as Xien
- Believer 2 (2023) as Professor Lee
- A Shot Through the Wall (2022) as Chow Tan
- A Father's Son (2022) as Krang Li
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Mr. Liu (voice)
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Mr. Liu / Dragon (voice)
- Kung Fu (2021) as Jin Shen
- Mulan (2020) as Hua Zhou
- The Kid Detective (2020) as Mr. Chang
- Tigertail (2020) as Grover
- Searching for Anna May Wong (2020) as Self
- A Sugar & Spice Holiday (2020) as Pete Yung
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Treadstone (2019) as General Chin-Hwa Kwon
- Wu Assassins (2019) as Mr. Young
- The Farewell (2019) as Haiyan
- The Resident (2018) as Ted Zhou
- Star Wars Resistance (2018) as Hamato Xiono (voice)
- Skyscraper (2018) as Fire Chief Sheng
- Bad Company (2018) as Hawking
- Ransom (2017) as Lormong Vang
- The Jade Pendant (2017) as Yu Hing
- Meditation Park (2017) as Bing
- An American Girl Story - Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance (2017) as Gung-Gung
- Arrival (2016) as General Shang
- Angie Tribeca (2016) as Joseph Takagi
- Diablo (2016) as Quok Mi
- Pali Road (2016) as Mr. Zhang
- Bosch (2015) as Brent Charles
- The Man in the High Castle (2015) as General Onada
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Master Sheng
- Baby Steps (2015) as Mr. Lin
- Silicon Valley (2014) as Yao
- Madam Secretary (2014) as President Miguel Da Silva
- Million Dollar Arm (2014) as Chang
- A Good Man (2014) as Mr. Chen
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as Agent Kwan
- #1 Serial Killer (2013) as Mr. Chang
- Someone I Used to Know (2013) as Simo Kim
- Elementary (2012) as Xi Hai Ching
- Veep (2012) as Lu Chi-Jang
- Perception (2012) as Prof. Arthur Wei
- The Campaign (2012) as Mr. Zheng
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as The Dragon
- Hell on Wheels (2011) as Tao
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Mr. Chi
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Jun Lee
- Lie to Me (2009) as Mr. Chen
- Dollhouse (2009) as Matsu
- Fringe (2008) as Ming Che
- All God's Children Can Dance (2008) as Glen
- The Sensei (2008) as Buddhist Monk
- Long Story Short (2008) as Self
- Baby (2008) as Pops
- Rush Hour 3 (2007) as Solon Han
- Battle in Seattle (2007) as Governor
- Dragon Boys (2007) as Henry Wah
- The Unit (2006) as Rudy Hartano
- Akeelah and the Bee (2006) as Mr. Chiu
- The Slanted Screen (2006) as Himself
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Mr. Patterson
- American Dad! (2005) as Bah Bah (voice)
- Commander in Chief (2005) as Chinese Ambassador
- Red Doors (2005) as Ed Wong
- Hawaii (2004) as Joseph Dao
- The Ladykillers (2004) as The General
- Jake 2.0 (2003) as Nanda Sang
- The Quiet American (2002) as Hinh
- 24 (2001) as Cheng Zhi
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Ed
- Hawaiian Gardens (2001) as Mr. Hu'o'ng
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999) as Vinh
- Martial Law (1998) as Lee Hei
- Rush Hour (1998) as Consul Han
- The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Wo Chin's Father
- The Practice (1997) as Tang Jingyu
- Dante's Peak (1997) as Stan
- Red Corner (1997) as Li Cheng
- Millennium (1996) as Captain Youfook Law
- Millennium (1996) as Dr. Takashi
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Jimmy Zee
- Chain Reaction (1996) as Lu Chen
- JAG (1995) as Inspector Chang
- ER (1994) as Mr. Yeung
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Mr. Wang
- Vanishing Son (1994)
- Golden Gate (1994) as Chen Jung Song
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Chan
- Rapid Fire (1992) as Kinman Tau
- Law & Order (1990) as Deputy Counsel General Li Chen
- RoboCop 2 (1990) as Tak Akita
- Yellowthread Street (1990) as Det. Eddie Pak
- Forbidden Nights (1990) as Li Dao
- The Forgotten (1989) as Premier
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Biomolecular Physiologist
- The Money Pit (1986) as Hwang
- MacGyver (1985) as Wing Lee
- The Equalizer (1985) as Mr. Lin
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Mr. Lee
- American Playhouse (1982) as Chen Jung Song
- They All Laughed (1981) as (uncredited)
- Cocaine Cowboys (1979) as Jimmy Lee
- Watcha Want
- The Horseman
- The Chinatown Diner
- The Way You Dance as Ming Lee
- The Way You Dance Producer
- Unarmed