Benedict Wong

English actor celebrated for his commanding presence in blockbuster franchises and independent cinema, with a career spanning stage, screen, and television.

What do we know about Benedict Wong?

Here are the key biographical details about Benedict Wong:

  • Name: Benedict Wong
  • Also Known As: 黄凯旋, 本尼迪克特·黄
  • Date of Birth: July 3, 1971
  • Place of Birth: Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Executive Producer, Writer

Who is Benedict Wong?

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).

What is Benedict Wong known for?

With over 90 credits, Benedict Wong's most recognized performances include:

  • Avengers: Infinity War (2018, Movie)
  • Avengers: Endgame (2019, Movie)
  • Doctor Strange (2016, Movie)
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021, Movie)
  • The Martian (2015, Movie)
  • Prometheus (2012, Movie)
  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021, Movie)
  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022, Movie)
  • Annihilation (2018, Movie)
  • Raya and the Last Dragon (2021, Movie)

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