American actor (born 2000)
Ben Wang (Chinese: 王班, pinyin: Wáng Bān; born January 1, 2000) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Jin Wang in Disney+ series American Born Chinese and as Bo in Chang Can Dunk. Wang is set to star in the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends.[1]
Early life and education
Wang was born in Shanghai, China. His parents divorced when he was four years old which led to him and his mother emigrating to the United States at the age of six.[2] Wang alternated between living with his mother and his grandparents at various points throughout his childhood in Northfield, Minnesota. Wang studied musical theater at New York University.[3]
Career
Wang's first major role came in an episode of MacGyver in 2021 as Eli Brown. In 2023, he played Bo in the Disney+ film Chang Can Dunk.[4] Wang also landed the lead role in the 2023 Disney+ sitcom American Born Chinese. Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, he played the role of high school student Jin Wang.[5]
In February 2024, it was announced that Wang would play the lead role of Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends alongside Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan.[1]
Personal life
Wang is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. He is also proficient in martial arts such as karate, kenpo, kung fu (primarily wing chun), kumdo and taekwondo.[1]
Filmography
Film
Television
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