Dustin Nguyen

Dustin Nguyen

62 · Born: Sep 17, 1962

Personal Details

BornSep 17, 1962 Saigon, Vietnam
Spouse
  • Bebe Pham

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Angela Rockwood

    ( Feb 14, 2002 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Dustin Nguyen, a versatile and dynamic personality, has deftly cultivated a multitude of aptitudes, effortlessly juggling the roles of actor, director, and writer, while simultaneously honing his proficiency in the ancient art of martial arts, thereby injecting an unparalleled depth and richness to his creative endeavors.

As a thespian of remarkable talent and versatility, he has left an indelible mark on the small screen, with a string of notable performances that have captivated audiences and solidified his reputation as a master of his craft.

One of his most memorable and iconic roles to date is that of Harry Truman Ioki on the popular television series "21 Jump Street", a show that showcased his impressive range and ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters.

In addition to his impressive work on "21 Jump Street", he has also made a significant impact with his portrayal of Johnny Loh on the action-packed show "VIP". This role further demonstrated his ability to excel in a wide range of genres and characters, cementing his status as a talented and versatile actor.

Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a passion for his craft and a commitment to bringing complex and compelling characters to life on screen. His dedication and hard work have earned him a loyal following and widespread recognition within the entertainment industry.

Nguyen's impressive acting career has been punctuated by a series of critically acclaimed performances in a diverse range of cinematic endeavors, each one showcasing his remarkable versatility as a performer. Among his most notable roles are those in "Little Fish", a poignant and emotionally charged drama that has resonated with audiences worldwide, "The Doom Generation", a thought-provoking and suspenseful thriller that has kept viewers on the edge of their seats, and "The Rebel", a high-octane action film that has electrified fans of the genre.

Nguyen's ability to seamlessly transition between these vastly different roles is a testament to his remarkable range as an actor, and his dedication to his craft is evident in every performance.

His most notable roles include "Little Fish", a poignant drama that has resonated with audiences worldwide.

He has also appeared in "The Doom Generation", a thought-provoking thriller that has kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Additionally, he has starred in "The Rebel", a high-octane action film that has electrified fans of the genre.

Nguyen's impressive acting career has been punctuated by a series of critically acclaimed performances in a diverse range of cinematic endeavors.

Each one of his performances showcases his remarkable versatility as a performer.

His ability to seamlessly transition between these vastly different roles is a testament to his remarkable range as an actor.

His dedication to his craft is evident in every performance.

Nguyen's acting career has been marked by a series of critically acclaimed performances in a diverse range of cinematic endeavors.

He has appeared in a variety of roles, including dramatic, thriller, and action films.

His performances have been met with widespread critical acclaim.

Nguyen's acting career has been marked by a series of critically acclaimed performances in a diverse range of cinematic endeavors.

He has appeared in a variety of roles, including dramatic, thriller, and action films.

His performances have been met with widespread critical acclaim.

Nguyen's ability to seamlessly transition between these vastly different roles is a testament to his remarkable range as an actor.

His dedication to his craft is evident in every performance.

Nguyen's impressive acting career has been punctuated by a series of critically acclaimed performances in a diverse range of cinematic endeavors.

Each one of his performances showcases his remarkable versatility as a performer.

His ability to seamlessly transition between these vastly different roles is a testament to his remarkable range as an actor.

His dedication to his craft is evident in every performance.

Career

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2023
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2022
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2021
NCIS: Hawaii
NCIS: Hawaii as Sunny Oania
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2019
Warrior
Warrior as Zing
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2015
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{"id":11550,"title":"22 Jump Street","year":"2014","character":"Vietnamese Jesus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/22-jump-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jbg3infd220.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jbg3infd220.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
22 Jump Street
22 Jump Street as Vietnamese Jesus
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2013
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2007
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{"id":24940,"title":"Little Fish","year":"2005","character":"Jonny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-fish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24940.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24940.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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2002
JAG
JAG as Bao Hien
{"id":9529,"title":"V.I.P.","year":2000,"character":"Johnny Loh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/vip","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9529.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9529.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
V.I.P.
V.I.P. as Johnny Loh
{"id":156422,"title":"Hundred Percent","year":"1998","character":"Isaac","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hundred-percent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156422.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156422.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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1995
The Doom Generation
The Doom Generation as Quickiemart Clerk
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Virtuosity
Virtuosity as Suburban Reporter
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1994
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{"id":35083,"title":"Heaven & Earth","year":"1993","character":"Sau","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heaven-earth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35083.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35083.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1993,"character":"David Kuan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as David Kuan
{"id":4953,"title":"Rapid Fire","year":"1992","character":"Paul Yang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rapid-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2o6pjr4hu280.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2o6pjr4hu280.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire as Paul Yang
{"id":1491,"title":"Highlander","year":1992,"character":"Chu Lin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/highlander","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/42hihqb25kp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/42hihqb25kp0.jpg"},"released":1}
Highlander
Highlander as Chu Lin
{"id":59457,"title":"Earth Angel","year":"1991","character":"Peter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/earth-angel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59457.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":507,"title":"21 Jump Street","year":1987,"character":"Harry Truman Ioki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/21-jump-street","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_507.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street as Harry Truman Ioki
{"id":1059,"title":"The A-Team","year":1986,"character":"Bobby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-a-team","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
The A-Team
The A-Team as Bobby
{"id":129292,"title":"Sunset Strip","year":"1985","character":"Chinese Youth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunset-strip-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129292.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip as Chinese Youth
{"id":10059,"title":"Magnum, P.I.","year":1984,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/magnum-pi-1980","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4l5eri3mtc00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4l5eri3mtc00.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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2006
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2013
Once Upon a Time in Vietnam
Once Upon a Time in Vietnam as Director, Screenplay