Benedict Wong is an English actor. He began his career on stage before starring in the film Dirty Pretty Things (2003), which earned him a British Independent Film Award nomination, and the BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High (2002–2004). This was followed by roles in the films On a Clear Day (2005), Sunshine, Grow Your Own, and Moon (2009), and the CBBC series Spirit Warriors (2010).
Wong was born in Eccles, a town within the City of Salford, in 1971, the son of Hong Kong immigrant parents who had travelled through Ireland before settling in England.
He was brought up in Salford and attended De La Salle Sixth Form College in the city, where he took a two-year performing arts course.
Date of Birth | 3rd July 1971 |
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Age | 53 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Country | United Kingdom |
Current City | Eccles |
Birth Place | Eccles |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Occupation | dub actor, stage actor, film actor, actor, television actor |
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Career Start | 1992 (32 years ago) |