Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Dub actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
Pendleton College, Salford City College
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Latin (benedīcō)
Popularity
Tier B -- 65,662 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
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Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 21 years (2005-2026)
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Filmography (29)
Biography
Benedict Wong (born 3 July 1971) is an English actor. He began his career on stage before starring in the film Dirty Pretty Things (2002), which earned him a British Independent Film Award nomination, and the BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High (2002–2004). Roles followed this in the films On a Clear Day (2005), Sunshine, Grow Your Own (both 2007), and Moon (2009), the CBBC series Spirit Warriors (2010).
Wong gained further recognition in the 2010s for his roles as Kublai Khan in the Netflix series Marco Polo (2014–2016), Bruce Ng in the film The Martian (2015), and Wong in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the film Doctor Strange (2016). He has since starred in the Syfy series Deadly Class (2019). His performance in the film Nine Days(2020) earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Since 2024, he has had a main role in the Netflix series 3 Body Problem and appeared in Weapons (2025).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Benedict Wong?
Benedict Wong is 54 years old, born on .
Where was Benedict Wong born?
Benedict Wong was born in Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Benedict Wong been in?
Benedict Wong has 29 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Dog Stars (2026), Rock Springs (2026), Weapons (2025), 3 Body Problem (2024), No-No (2024).
What is Benedict Wong known for?
Benedict Wong is primarily known as an actor. Benedict Wong (born 3 July 1971) is an English actor. He began his career on stage before starring in the film Dirty Pretty Things (2002), which earned him a British…
Where can I find more information about Benedict Wong?
You can find more about Benedict Wong on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
