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Director
Occupations
Film producer, Film director, Choreographer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Education
Pinewood School, Los Altos, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 28
Year context
Born in 1979 -- Iranian Revolution; Three Mile Island nuclear accident; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Career
Career spanning 17 years (2008-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Filmography (7)
Biography
Jonathan Murray Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) and the musical fantasy "Wicked" (2024), the former being one of the first films by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent. For his direction for "Wicked," Chu won the National Board of Review Award for Best Director and Critics’ Choice Award for Best Director.
An alumnus of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, other films he has directed often include musical elements, including the dance films "Step Up 2: The Streets" (2008) and "Step Up 3D" (2010), the musicals "Jem and the Holograms" (2015) and "In the Heights" (2021), as well as the live concert films "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (2011) and "Justin Bieber's Believe" (2013).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jon M. Chu?
Jon M. Chu is 46 years old, born on .
Where was Jon M. Chu born?
Jon M. Chu was born in Palo Alto, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Jon M. Chu been in?
Jon M. Chu has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Wicked: For Good (2025), Wicked (2024), Home Before Dark (2020), Now You See Me 2 (2016), Jem and the Holograms (2015).
What is Jon M. Chu known for?
Jon M. Chu is primarily known as a director. Jonathan Murray Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich…
Where can I find more information about Jon M. Chu?
You can find more about Jon M. Chu on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
