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- Birthday: 1984-12-29
- Born Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Chris Pang
Chris Pang is an Australian actor, producer, and martial artist of Taiwanese and Cantonese descent, widely recognized for his charismatic breakout performance as the billionaire heir Colin Khoo in the 2018 global phenomenon Crazy Rich Asians. Born on December 29, 1984, in Melbourne, Pang grew up in a family of martial arts instructors—his parents were masters of the Wing Chun style—and he is a distant relative of the legendary Bruce Lee. Despite his early immersion in martial arts, he initially pursued a career in multimedia design before a chance voice-over audition led to a career in acting. His first major break came in 2010 when he starred as Lee Takkam in the Australian box-office hit Tomorrow, When the War Began. Since then, he has built a diverse international career, appearing in major titles such as I, Frankenstein (2014), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016), and the time-loop comedy Palm Springs (2020). In addition to his acting work, Pang is a passionate advocate for Asian representation in Western media and has expanded into producing through his work on the indie feature Empty by Design (2019). His television credits include a recurring role in Netflix’s Marco Polo and a series regular role in the Hulu drama Interior Chinatown (2024). Known for his versatility in both high-stakes action and sharp comedy, he recently earned further acclaim for his roles in Joy Ride (2023) and The Portable Door (2023). In 2026, he appears in a supporting role in Sam Raimi's survival thriller Send Help, joining an ensemble cast that includes Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, marking another significant milestone in his Hollywood trajectory.
Person History
Send Help 2026
2026