William Hung, 1982
Actors · November 10, 1982
William Hung
★ HOW OLD IS WILLIAM HUNG?
William Hung is 43 years old, born November 10, 1982 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
William Hung became a meme before memes were mainstream when his off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" on American Idol Season 3 made him unexpectedly famous. Born in Hong Kong and raised in the US, the former UC Berkeley civil engineering student traded university for a recording contract, releasing Inspiration (2004) and two follow-up records before pivoting to law enforcement. A Scorpio life-path 5, Hung eventually found peace with his brief pop-culture moment [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
William Hung gained overnight notoriety in 2004 when his unsuccessful American Idol audition—a spirited but tonally questionable performance of "She Bangs"—became a viral moment before the internet knew what viral meant. The Hong Kong-born American was enrolled as a civil engineering student at UC Berkeley at the time. Rather than finish his degree, Hung capitalized on his newfound attention, voluntarily leaving university to pursue music. His debut album Inspiration topped the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart in 2004, a genuine commercial win despite critical dismissal. A follow-up Christmas EP, Hung for the Holidays (2004), and his second full-length, Miracle: Happy Summer from William Hung (2005), saw sharply declining sales and reception. By 2011, Hung closed the chapter on his recording career, accepting a position as a technical crime analyst with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and transitioning into law enforcement. He has since reflected positively on his time as a recording artist, viewing it as a pivotal but ultimately brief chapter. As a Scorpio life-path 5, Hung embodies the number's restlessness and reinvention—a musician who became something else entirely [F1, enrichments]. Actors perform, record, and inhabit public roles; Hung's trajectory inverted that arc, trading performance for institutional service.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
William Hung was born in Hong Kong on November 10, 1982, and later became a US citizen. At the time of his American Idol audition in 2004, he was pursuing civil engineering at UC Berkeley, a trajectory that would be derailed by his unexpected pop-culture breakthrough. His pre-audition life was unremarkable—a student focused on technical studies, not entertainment.
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Trivia
- Hung's "She Bangs" audition became a cultural touchstone for early-2000s American television, cementing him as an accidental icon of sincere mediocrity.
- His debut album Inspiration (2004) topped the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart, proving that novelty could convert to chart performance even as critics panned his voice.
- In 2011, Hung traded the recording studio for a badge, joining the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as a technical crime analyst—a career pivot from pop star to law enforcement.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. William Hung reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is William Hung?
- William Hung is 43 years old (born November 10, 1982).
- When is William Hung's birthday?
- William Hung was born on November 10, 1982.
- What is William Hung's zodiac sign?
- William Hung is a Scorpio, born November 10, 1982.
- What is William Hung's Chinese zodiac sign?
- William Hung was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is William Hung from?
- William Hung is from United States.
- What does William Hung do?
- William Hung is a actor.
- Is William Hung still alive?
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