Who is Benedict Wong?
Benedict Wong is an English actor and he is popularly known for his role as Kublai Khan in the Netflix’s Marco Polo which aired from 2014 to 2016 and for starring as Ravel in the 2012 movie Prometheus and he has also featured in other movies and TV series such as Gemini Man and The Chief.
Biography and Education
Benedict Wong was born on the 3rd of July, 1971 in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England and he was born to his Chinese parents who emigrated from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom, he was born to his father named Paula Wong and to his mother named Pinua Wong and he grew up in Manchester and currently supports Manchester United FC.
Benedict Wong attended De La Salle 6th form College, which is located on West Lane, after graduating from High School; he then enrolled at Salford City College, where he undertook a two-year performing arts course.
Movies and Career
Benedict Wong has starred in a lot of movies over the years and they include; Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) in 2000, Wit and Spy Game in 2001, Dirty Pretty Things in 2002, Code 46 in 2003, On a Clear Day and A Cock and Bull Story in 2005, Sunshine and Grow Your Own in 2007, Largo Winch in 2008, Moon in 2009, Shanghai in 2010, The Lady and Johnny English Reborn in 2011, Prometheus in 2012, Hummingbird and Kick-Ass 2 in 2013, The Martian in 2015, Doctor Strange in 2016, Annihilation and Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, Avengers: Endgame, Gemini Man and Lady and the Tramp in 2019, The Personal History of David Copperfield in 2020 and more.
He has also starred in television series and shows such as Screenplay in 1992, Last of the Summer Wine in 1993, The Chief and Frank Stubbs Promotes in 1994, Cardiac Arrest and Hearts and Minds in 1995, Pie in the Sky and Cracker in 1996, Supply & Demand, The Bill and Breakout in 1997, Arabian Nights and The Bill in 2000, The Bill, TLC and Look Around You in 2002, 15 Storeys High from 2002 to 2004, State of Play in 2003, Look Around You in 2005, Eleventh Hour in 2006, Frankenstein in 2007, The Peter Serafinowicz Show in 2008, Spirit Warriors in 2009, The IT Crowd and Spooks in 2010, Law & Order: UK from 2010 to 2011, Covert Affairs in 2011, Top Boy from 2011 to 2013, The Wrong Mans, Words of Everest and Run in 2013, Prey in 2014, Marco Polo from 2014 to 2016, Black Mirror in 2016, Phillip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams in 2017, Deadly Class in 2019 and more.
He has also starred in Theatre plays such as The Letter in 1995, The Merchant of Venice and The Honest Whore in 1998, Julius Caesar and Anthony and Cleopatra in 1999, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings in 2003, The Pillowman in 2009, Hungry Ghosts in 2010, Hamlet in 2012, The Arrest of Ai Weiwei and Chimerica in 2013 and more.
Awards and Nominations
Benedict Wong was nominated for best supporting actor at the 2003 British Independent Film Awards for his role as Guo Yi in Dirty Pretty Things, in 2013, he was nominated for the West End Frame award for best dramatic performance for his role as Zhang Lin in Chimerica and over the years, he has won many more awards and nominated for more.
Wife / Spouse / Partner
Benedict Wong is a married man and he is married to his wife named Nina Wong and they got married in 2003.
Real Name
Benedict Wong’s real name is Benedict Lee Wong.
Religion
Benedict Wong was raised as a Buddhist; therefore, his religion is Buddhism.
Family
Benedict Wong was born to his father named Paula Wong and to his mother named Pinua Wong and he grew up with a brother named Humphrey Wong and he has a daughter named Royale Wong.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Benedict Wong is of British nationality and Chinese ethnicity.
Height, Weight and Personal Looks
Benedict Wong stands at a height of 5ft 10inches, he weighs 82kg, he is light skin colored, has black hair color and dark brown eye color.
Social Media Presence
Wong is active on social media, as of recent, he has accumulated over 50,000 Twitter followers and he is also active on a host of other social media networks.
Controversies, rumors and legal issues
Since coming to fame in 1992, Wong hasn’t been linked to any known controversy, rumors and legal issues.
House Location
Benedict Wong and his family currently reside in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
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Benedict Wong Net Worth and Salary
Benedict Wong net worth is estimated to be $7 million and he earns over $700,000 as salary annually and his net worth accumulated due to the success in his career as an actor and for starring in movies such as Grow Your Own and Shanghai.
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