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Was really glad to see Ken Jeong in a serious role

posted 10 years ago by cgraves04
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He's always typecast as the "goofy Asian," but he has real acting chops. I mean, I'm sure he's proud of his work as a comedian, but it's always nice to see minorities in roles where they get to show off their talent instead of being a token or an accessory.

[–] jabronie75 10 years ago

I kept thinking of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAEiI_x71Ko

[–] Devans00 8 years ago

cgraves04
He's always typecast as the "goofy Asian," but he has real acting chops. I mean, I'm sure he's proud of his work as a comedian, but it's always nice to see minorities in roles where they get to show off their talent instead of being a token or an accessory.

I heard a familiar voice but I couldn't place who it was. The more Han talked, the more I realized it was Ken Jeong, playing a cheating husband in a sci-fi movie. Plus he's the movie's producer. You come a long way, Baby.

I first found out about Jeong by watching his standup comedy routines. Then he went on to Senior Change in Community and Mr. Chow in the Hangover. Practically the only time I saw him being serious was during interviews.

I'm so happy that he gets to do more in the entertainment industry than silly characters or trying to make people laugh. He'll probably be around for at least another 20 years.

Nice. 🙌

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[–] Tricklebrook (316) 6 years ago

No two persons ever watch the same movie.

I love your tag line. It's so true!