Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1971-06-03
- Born Place: Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Also Known As:
베네딕트 웡, Μπένεντικτ Γουόνγκ, Бенедикт Вонг, 黄凯旋, 本尼迪克特·黄, ベネディクト・ウォン, 黃凱旋, بندیکت وانگ
Benedict Wong
Benedict Wong is a British actor renowned for his dynamic roles across film, television, and voice acting. Born on July 3, 1971, in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England, he is the son of Hong Kong immigrant parents who had traveled through Ireland before settling in the UK . Wong grew up in Eccles and attended Salford City College, where he completed a two-year performing arts course . He began his career in the early 1990s, initially working in fringe theater and as a janitor and ticket collector, which provided him exposure to various theatrical forms . His breakthrough came with the 2002 film Dirty Pretty Things, which earned him a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor . Wong's international recognition grew with his portrayal of Kublai Khan in Netflix's Marco Polo (2014–2016) and his role as Bruce Ng in Ridley Scott's The Martian (2015) . In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wong is best known for his role as Wong, the Sorcerer Supreme, first appearing in Doctor Strange (2016) and reprising the role in several MCU films, including Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) . Beyond his work in the MCU, Wong has showcased his versatility in various genres. He starred in the science fiction horror film Annihilation (2018), voiced characters in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), and appeared in the Netflix series 3 Body Problem (2024), based on the Chinese science fiction novel by Liu Cixin . Wong is also set to appear in upcoming projects such as the horror film Rock Springs (2024), alongside Kelly Marie Tran and Jimmy O. Yang, and the English-language remake of the Thai film Bad Genius (2024), where he plays the role of Meng, a father involved in a high-stakes academic heist. Known for his advocacy of diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, Wong actively promotes equal representation and encourages the industry to embrace talent from all backgrounds . He maintains a humble and approachable demeanor, engaging with fans through social media and supporting emerging artists through mentorship programs and workshops .
