Biography | |
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Real Name | Ben Wang. |
In Limelight | American Born Chinese (2023). |
Profession | Actor. Writer. Director. |
Age | 29. |
Birth Date | 1994. |
Birth Place | Beijing, China. |
Lives in | Manhattan, New York, America. |
Gender | Male. |
Nationality | Chinese. American. |
Ethnicities | Asian. |
Family | |
Parents | Father: -- Mother: -- |
Follow on | |
https://www.instagram.com/definitelynotbenwang/ | |
Love Life | |
Girlfriend | -- |
Body Measurements | |
Weight | Kg: 58.4. Pounds: 127.8 lbs. |
Height | In feet: 5' 6". In centimeters: 167 cm. In meters: 1.67 m. |
Eyes | Brown. |
Hair | Black. |
Education | |
College | NYU - Tisch New Studio on Broadway. |
Career | |
Television | MacGyver (2021). Launchpad (2021). The Last O.G. (2021). Search Party (2022). American Born Chinese (2023). |
Movies | Walter and France (2021). Sex Appeal (2022). Good Egg (2022). Chang Can Dunk (2023). Sight (2023). |
Net worth | $833k. |
Skills | |
Dance | Ballet. Ballroom. |
Martial Arts | Karate. Kung Fu. Katana. Taekwondo. Tai Chi. |
Musical Instruments | Guitar. Piano. |
Meet Ben Wang, Who Played Jin Wang In “Chinese Born American”
Ben Wang (age: 29 years; born in 1994) is an American Chinese actor, writer, and director known for the 2022 movie “Chang Can Dunk,” where he played “BO.” He was also in Andrew Hyatt’s biographical drama “Sight,” where he played Young Ming and worked alongside stars like Greg Kinnear, Fionnula Flanagan, and Terry Chen.
You might have also seen Wang in a few shows like “Search Party” and “Launchpad.” These days this multi-talented artist is gaining significance for “American Born Chinese,” a comedy series released on Disney Plus.
However, Wang has been gaining huge attention since he plays the role of Jin Wang in “American Born Chinese,” in which his role as Jin wang is an average teenager struggling to keep up with his school life, but things get more complicated after he finds himself in a fight with Chinese mythological figures.
Besides an engaging story, the show has an impressive team of actors like Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Poppy Liu, and the beautiful Sydney Taylor.
How Old is Ben Wang?
In 1994 Ben Wang (age 29) was born in a lower-middle-class family in Beijing, China. As per sources, he came to the USA at 6 and became a first-generation immigrant. In America, Wang spent his childhood in rural Minnesota, where he grew up feeding goats and spending time in video rental stores.
Besides spending time around animals and VRS, Ben also learned various martial art forms. According to his CV, he knows Karate, Katana, Taekwondo, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu.
By the time he graduated from high school, he had a new dream: to become a Hollywood star and represent the Asian community in the American entertainment world.
Ben Wang’s Acting Career
Following his passion, Ben enrolled at NYU – Tisch New Studio on Broadway, a fine institution for budding actors; here, he did an extensive study of stage art and drama. During his time at Tisch, Ben worked on many theatre productions, including “Cabaret,” “Working,” “The Buffoons” and “Fun Home.”
In 2021, Wang debuted in the T.V. industry, playing a brief role (Eli Brown) in season 5 of “MacGyver,” a David Straiton-directed action drama. The same year he also appeared in two more productions, including “Launchpad” and “The Last O.G.”
A year after winning hearts with his performance in T.V. shows, Ben jumped into the movie industry with “S*x Appeal,” a comedy-packed romantic film that aired on Hulu. His stature as an actor grew even taller when he got picked to play Guy in “Good Egg.”
After seeing Wang’s CV, it could be said that his acting career is growing at a rapid pace; his performance in “Sight,” “Chang Can Dunk,” and “American-Born Chinese” prove this.
Who is Ben Wang’s Girlfriend?
Wang is an extremely talented guy with a charming personality; he loves meeting new people and learning about new cultures. He appreciates the support he receives from his fans and stays in contact with his admirers on Instagram (@definitelynotbenwang).
Every time he gets booked for a new movie or show, he shares every update with his followers, but what he does not shares is his personal life. He never tells anything about his girlfriend and prefers to maintain secrecy.
Ben Wang Q&A
Ques: Where was Ben Wang born?
Ans: Beijing, China.
Ques: Who played Jin Wang in “American Born Chinese”?
Ans: Ben Wang.
Ques: Was Ben Wang born in America?
Ans: No, he was born in Beijing, China.
Ques: How tall is “American Born Chinese” actor Ben Wang?
Ans: 5 feet 6 inches.
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