--- name: "Keone Young" canonical: "https://film.one/person/keone-young" fi1m_id: "keone-young" imdb_id: "nm0949775" tmdb_id: 91387 wikidata_id: "Q2606332" roles: [] born: "6 September 1947" reviewed_on_fi1m: 8 average_fi1m_score: 70 average_over: 8 updated: "2026-10-05T12:39:20.778761+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Keone Young ## Identity Keone Young - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/keone-young - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** keone-young - **IMDb ID:** nm0949775 - **TMDB ID:** 91387 - **Wikidata ID:** Q2606332 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keone_Young, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2606332, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0949775/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/91387 Actor. Born 6 September 1947 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. ## Details - **Born:** 6 September 1947, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - **Active:** 1980–present - **Also known as:** Keone Joseph Young, Keone Yong, Keoni Young - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 71 (3), 2000s 91 (1), 2010s 63 (1), 2020s 64 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 66 to 62 across 5 titles - **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Animation 4, Action 3, Comedy 3, Adventure 2, Drama 2, Fantasy 2 - **Screen time:** 9 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,113m across 4 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keone_Young, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2606332, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0949775/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/91387 ## Streaming the US now - **Paramount+:** [*Men in Black 3*](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-3.md) (63) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Keone Young is an American actor known for roles in film, television and animation. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he began his career in the late 1960s with appearances on series such as Room 222 and has worked consistently since. He is recognised for his portrayal of Mr. Wu in the HBO series Deadwood (2004–2006) and the 2019 film, as well as the same-named character in Men in Black 3 (2012). Young has also provided voice work in animated series including American Dragon: Jake Long, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, and appeared in films such as Crank (2006) and its sequel. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (8) - *Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender* (2026), Fi1m 64, as Avatar Roku (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/avatar-aang-the-last-airbender.md) - *BLUE EYE SAMURAI* (2023), Fi1m 79, as Dojo Master (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/blue-eye-samurai.md) - *Wish* (2023), Fi1m 49, as Mountain Climber / Tall Man Tourist / Guard 1 (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/wish.md) - *Men in Black 3* (2012), Fi1m 63, as Mr. Wu — [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-3.md) - *Deadwood* (2004), Fi1m 91, as Mr. Wu — [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md) - *Black Rain* (1989), Fi1m 62, as Karaoke Singer — [page](https://film.one/film/black-rain.md) - *The Simpsons* (1989), Fi1m 88, as Fish (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md) - *Private Benjamin* (1980), Fi1m 64, as Kim Osaka — [page](https://film.one/film/private-benjamin.md) ## Complete filmography (172) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender* (2026), as Avatar Roku (voice) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/avatar-aang-the-last-airbender.md) - *Eyes of Wakanda* (2025), series, as Village Guard (voice) - *The Better Sister* (2025), series, as Jerry McCabe - *Ultraman: Rising* (2024), as Dr. Onda (voice) - *Wish* (2023), as Mountain Climber / Tall Man Tourist / Guard 1 (voice) — Fi1m 49, [page](https://film.one/film/wish.md) - *BLUE EYE SAMURAI* (2023), series, as Dojo Master (voice), Shogun Itoh / Bald Clawman / 2nd Tokunobu Guard (voice), Shogun Itoh (voice) — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/tv/blue-eye-samurai.md) - *Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai* (2023), series, as Henchmen #3 / Henchmen #4 (voice), Henchmen #3 / Henchmen #6 (voice), Fortune Telling Pigeon (voice), Boss Chang (voice) - *Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles* (2022), series, as Tetsujin (voice) - *Yasuke* (2021), series, as Wardock Chief (voice) - *On a Roll* (2021), as Chef (voice) - *LEGO Monkie Kid* (2020), series, as Jade Emperor (voice) - *Looney Tunes Cartoons* (2020), series, as Narrator (voice) - *Stumptown* (2019), series, as Dwaddle Chen - *All Rise* (2019), series, as Harry Park - *Deadwood: The Movie* (2019), as Mr. Wu - *DuckTales* (2017), series, as Game Voice / Delivery Man (voice) - *The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show* (2015), series, as ​(voice) - *Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!* (2015), series, as Mr. Uehara / Sumo (voice) - *Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal* (2015), as Commander Sato / Imperial Technician / Imperial Technician #3 (voice) - *The Man in the High Castle* (2015), series, as General Hata - *Star Wars Rebels* (2014), series, as Commander Jun Sato (voice) - *Madam Secretary* (2014), series, as Minister Byambyn Sendoo - *Mom* (2013), series, as George - *Stand Up Guys* (2012), as Song - *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (2012), series, as Jei (voice) - *Hemingway & Gellhorn* (2012), as Mr. Ma - *Shake It Up: Made in Japan* (2012), as Mr. Wantanabe - *Men in Black 3* (2012), as Mr. Wu — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-3.md) - *The Legend of Korra* (2012), series, as Northern Soldier (voice) - *Franklin & Bash* (2011), series, as Sato - *Young Justice* (2010), series, as Sensei (voice) - *G.I. Joe: Renegades* (2010), series, as Hard Master/Arata (voice) - *Shake It Up* (2010), series, as Mr. Wantanabe - *Mike & Molly* (2010), series, as Abe - *Ben 10: Ultimate Alien* (2010), series, as Julie's Dad / Repair Man / Cop (voice) - *NCIS: Los Angeles* (2009), series, as Mr. Kim - *Archer* (2009), series, as King (voice), (voice), Cannibal Chief (voice) - *Glenn Martin, DDS* (2009), series, Actor - *Squirly Town* (2009), as Flashback Lance / Flashback Zoopie (voice) - *Crank: High Voltage* (2009), as Don Kim - *Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword* (2009), as Matsuhiro (voice) - *Wolverine and the X-Men* (2009), series, Actor - *Random! Cartoons* (2008), series, as Flashback Lance / Flashback Zoopie (voice) - *Batman: The Brave and the Bold* (2008), series, as Operative (voice) - *True Blood* (2008), series, as Hido Takahashi — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/true-blood.md) - *Sons of Anarchy* (2008), series, as Bohai Lin — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/tv/sons-of-anarchy.md) - *Phineas and Ferb* (2007), series, as Dancer (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/phineas-and-ferb.md) - *John from Cincinnati* (2007), series, as The Chinaman - *Monster Safari* (2007), as Pang - *In Case of Emergency* (2007), series, Actor - *Return to Halloweentown* (2006), as Silas Sinister - *Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo* (2006), as Commander Uehara Daizo / Saico-Tek / Sushi Shop Owner (voice) - *Crank* (2006), as Don Kim - *The Unit* (2006), series, as General Lao - *Ben 10* (2005), series, as Ishyama (voice) - *The Karate Guard* (2005), as Ancient Wise One (voice) - *The War at Home* (2005), series, as Mr. Park - *Avatar: The Last Airbender* (2005), series, as Jeong Jeong (voice), Additional Voices (voice), Captain Li (voice), High Sage (voice) - *The Tao of Pong* (2005), as Lao Tzu - *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Chick Salesman (voice) - *Numb3rs* (2005), series, as Walter Yoon - *American Dragon: Jake Long* (2005), series, as Lao Shi (voice) - *Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi* (2004), series, as Kaz (voice) - *House* (2004), series, as Clyde Park — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/house-2004.md) - *Mulan II* (2004), as Lord Qin (voice) - *Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!* (2004), series, Actor - *The Batman* (2004), series, as Katsu (voice) - *Deadwood* (2004), series, as Mr. Wu — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md) - *Pol Pot's Birthday* (2004), as Pol Pot - *Cold Case* (2003), series, as Shinji Nakamura (2007) - *NCIS* (2003), series, as Lee Sung — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *Lilo & Stitch: The Series* (2003), series, as Jake's Grandpa (voice) - *Teen Titans* (2003), series, as Katarou / The Monkey (voice) - *Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde* (2003), as Committee Clerk - *The Even Stevens Movie* (2003), as Chief Tuka - *Codename: Kids Next Door* (2002), series, as Kani Sanban (voice) - *Everwood* (2002), series, as Gino - *Justice League* (2001), series, as Professor Arthur Chin (voice) - *Alias* (2001), series, as Professor Choy — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md) - *Star Trek: Enterprise* (2001), series, as Hoshi's Father - *Crossing Jordan* (2001), series, as Jimmy Ning - *The Proud Family* (2001), series, as Parker Lee (voice) - *The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy* (2001), series, as Kwan Ti - *Dr. Dolittle 2* (2001), as Bee (voice) - *Higher Love* (2001), as Mr. Tang - *Dude, Where's My Car?* (2000), as Chinese Tailor - *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Acupuncturist — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md) - *Static Shock* (2000), series, as Mr. Lee (voice) - *Jackie Chan Adventures* (2000), series, as Wing / Farmer (voice) - *Strong Medicine* (2000), series, as Mr. Fong - *The Invisible Man* (2000), series, as Loh Ming - *Rip Girls* (2000), as Bo - *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Judge - *Batman Beyond* (1999), series, as Dr. Ho (voice) - *Will & Grace* (1998), series, as Owner - *Conrad Bloom* (1998), series, as Mr. Chang - *Playing God* (1997), as Mr. Ksi - *Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show* (1997), series, Actor - *Under Pressure* (1997), as Ron the Repairman - *Smart Guy* (1997), series, as Ted Shaw - *King of the Hill* (1997), series, as (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md) - *The Steve Harvey Show* (1996), series, Actor - *Arli$$* (1996), series, as Oda - *Jack* (1996), as Dr. Lin - *Striptease* (1996), as Ling - *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Duke - *The Faculty* (1996), series, Actor - *JAG* (1995), series, as Police Chief - *Caroline in the City* (1995), series, as Fong - *Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child* (1995), series, as Ahbuhji (voice), Father / Giant / Whale / Mouse (voice), Butler / Watchmaker (voice) - *The Brady Bunch Movie* (1995), as Mr. Watanabe - *Marker* (1995), series, as Taki Mochadomi - *Family Album* (1994), series, as Private Investigator - *North* (1994), as Governor Ho - *My Girl 2* (1994), as Daryl Tanaka - *Golden Gate* (1994), as Benny Ying - *Boy Meets World* (1993), series, as Professor - *Surf Ninjas* (1993), as Baba Ram - *Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland* (1993), as Gerald Chong - *The Untouchables* (1993), series, Actor - *Dead Before Dawn* (1993), as Young - *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine* (1993), series, as Buck Bokai — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-deep-space-nine.md) - *Mad About You* (1992), series, as Al - *Honeymoon in Vegas* (1992), as Eddie Wong - *Shanghai 1920* (1991), Actor - *Fear* (1990), as Detective William Wu - *Last Flight Out* (1990), as Tung Sanh - *Challenger* (1990), as Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka - *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Fish (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md) - *Trenchcoat in Paradise* (1989), as Bob Kanuka - *Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers* (1989), as Don Ho - *Black Rain* (1989), as Karaoke Singer — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/black-rain.md) - *Family Matters* (1989), series, as Fred Yamano - *Lost Angels* (1989), as Atty. Victor Eng - *Dear John* (1988), series, as Mr. Yoshimura - *Nightingales* (1988), as Bill Chao - *Tour of Duty* (1987), series, Actor - *The Oldest Rookie* (1987), series, Actor - *21 Jump Street* (1987), series, as Mr. Tran, Harry's Father - *Kay O'Brien* (1986), series, Actor - *Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos* (1986), series, as Super-Ninja (voice) - *MacGyver* (1985), series, as Zhao, Chung - *Lady Blue* (1985), series, Actor - *George Burns Comedy Week* (1985), series, as Young Customer - *The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe* (1985), as Storm Shadow (voice) - *The Golden Girls* (1985), series, as Dr. Chang, Mr. Tanaka — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-golden-girls.md) - *Challenge of a Lifetime* (1985), as Dr. Honowa - *Challenge of the GoBots* (1984), series, Actor - *The Wild Life* (1984), as Japanese Bowler - *G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra* (1984), as Storm Shadow (voice) - *The Duck Factory* (1984), series, as Yoshi Nakamoto - *Girls of the White Orchid* (1983), as Akira - *Scarecrow and Mrs. King* (1983), series, Actor - *G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero* (1983), series, Actor - *Buffalo Bill* (1983), series, as Jerry Lewis Impersonator - *Frances* (1982), as Docteur chinois - *St. Elsewhere* (1982), series, as Hong — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/st-elsewhere.md) - *Remington Steele* (1982), series, as Winston Zakata / Mr. Moto - *Cheers* (1982), series, as Tourist #1 — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md) - *Matt Houston* (1982), series, Actor - *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Benny Ying - *The Fall Guy* (1981), series, Actor - *Eyewitness* (1981), as Mr. Long's Son - *Hill Street Blues* (1981), series, Actor — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md) - *Magnum, P.I.* (1980), series, as Mickey - *Private Benjamin* (1980), as Kim Osaka — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/private-benjamin.md) - *Hart to Hart* (1979), series, Actor - *Diff'rent Strokes* (1978), series, Actor - *Taxi* (1978), series, as The Japanese Man — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/taxi.md) - *The Jeffersons* (1975), series, Actor - *Kojak* (1973), series, as Oriental — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/kojak.md) - *Room 222* (1969), series, Actor ## Gallery - ![Keone Young](https://film.one/media/person/354745/gallery-6ef8934ca67e.jpg) Keone Young — Floatjon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Keone_Young.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Keone Young in 2023, taken at the 3rd Super Jersey Comic Con in 2023.](https://film.one/media/person/354745/gallery-fbe4db07a44a.jpg) Keone Young in 2023, taken at the 3rd Super Jersey Comic Con in 2023. — SeichanGant, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Keone_Young_2023.jpg/1280px-Keone_Young_2023.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Keone Young at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2019](https://film.one/media/person/354745/gallery-5a18e0d8bee9.jpg) Keone Young at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2019 — Super Festivals, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Keone_Young_Photo_Op_GalaxyCon_Raleigh_2019.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Richard Lee Sung (left) and Keone Young in a Loyola Marymount University production of Rashomon (1986)](https://film.one/media/person/354745/gallery-8da588da1db0.jpg) Richard Lee Sung (left) and Keone Young in a Loyola Marymount University production of Rashomon (1986) — Lacy Atkins, Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Richard_Lee_Sung_and_Keone_Young_in_LMU_production_of_Rashomon.jpg/1280px-Richard_Lee_Sung_and_Keone_Young_in_LMU_production_of_Rashomon.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Keone Young](https://film.one/media/person/354745/gallery-62abd7b28d52.jpg) Keone Young — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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