Benedict Wong, 1971
Actors · July 3, 1971
Benedict Wong
★ HOW OLD IS BENEDICT WONG?
Benedict Wong is 55 years old, born July 3, 1971 in United Kingdom · Cancer.
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About
Benedict Wong transforms supporting roles into scene-stealing moments across prestige film, Marvel blockbusters, and prestige TV. The English actor born in 1971 started on stage before breaking through with Dirty Pretty Things, which earned him a British Independent Film Award nomination. He's since played Kublai Khan in Marco Polo, Bruce Ng in The Martian, and the sorcerer Wong across the MCU since Doctor Strange. Cancer energy: introspective, loyal to complex characters.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Benedict Wong began his career on stage, transitioning to film with Dirty Pretty Things (2002), which earned him a British Independent Film Award nomination. The English actor born on 3 July 1971 appeared in smaller roles throughout the 2000s—On a Clear Day (2005), Sunshine and Grow Your Own (both 2007), and Moon (2009)—before gaining TV recognition in the BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High (2002–2004) and CBBC's Spirit Warriors (2010).
Wong's 2010s trajectory accelerated with two high-profile roles: Kublai Khan in Netflix's Marco Polo (2014–2016) and Bruce Ng in The Martian (2015). His integration into the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with Doctor Strange (2016), where he plays Wong, a role he has reprised across multiple MCU films and shows. He also appeared in Syfy's Deadly Class (2019). His performance in the indie drama Nine Days (2020) earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination. As of 2024, Wong stars in Netflix's 3 Body Problem, with recent films including Bad Genius (2024) and Weapons (2025).
As a Cancer, Wong gravitates toward roles that reveal emotional depth beneath restraint—from the reserved sorcerer of the MCU to the introspective characters of indie cinema. Actors build careers through sustained performance across stage, film, and television, and Wong has done exactly that across three decades. British cinema and television have provided his foundation.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Benedict Wong began his career on stage before transitioning to film. His earliest screen appearance came in the film Dirty Pretty Things (2002), which immediately earned him critical recognition through a British Independent Film Award nomination. Around the same time, he secured a recurring role in the BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High (2002–2004). These early 2000s projects established him as a capable character actor before his breakthrough roles in the 2010s.
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Trivia
- Wong earned a British Independent Film Award nomination for his debut film Dirty Pretty Things (2002).
- He plays Kublai Khan in Netflix's Marco Polo, a major streaming role that helped define his 2010s profile.
- His performance in the indie drama Nine Days (2020) earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
- Wong has been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Doctor Strange (2016), reprising his sorcerer character Wong across multiple projects.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Benedict Wong tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Benedict Wong?
- Benedict Wong is 55 years old (born July 3, 1971).
- When is Benedict Wong's birthday?
- Benedict Wong was born on July 3, 1971.
- What is Benedict Wong's zodiac sign?
- Benedict Wong is a Cancer, born July 3, 1971.
- What is Benedict Wong's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Benedict Wong was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Benedict Wong from?
- Benedict Wong is from United Kingdom.
- What does Benedict Wong do?
- Benedict Wong is a actor.
- Is Benedict Wong still alive?
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