Ben Wang | |
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| Born | January 1, 2000 Shanghai, China |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Ben Wang (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]
Wang was born in Shanghai, China. His parents divorced when he was four years old which led to him and his mother immigrating to the United States when he was six. [2] Wang alternated between living with his mother and his grandparents throughout his childhood in Northfield, Minnesota. Wang studied musical theater at New York University. [3]
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]
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sex Appeal | Franklin | |
| 2023 | Chang Can Dunk | Bo | |
| 2023 | Sight | young Ming | |
| 2023 | Good Egg | Guy | |
| 2024 | Mean Girls | Jacob Zheng | |
| 2025 | Karate Kid: Legends | Li Fong | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MacGyver | Eli Brown | Episode: "Banh Bao + Sterno + Drill + Burner + Mason" |
| 2021 | Launchpad | Gang | Episode: "Dinner Is Served" |
| 2021 | The Last O.G. | Oliver | Episode: "Smush" |
| 2022 | Search Party | Intern | Episode: "Acts of the Apostles" |
| 2023 | American Born Chinese | Jin Wang | 8 episodes |
| 2024 | Bob's Burgers | Sam (voice) | 2 episodes |