Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/09/1997
Age28 years
BirthplaceShanghai, China

Latest News about Ben Wang

30/05/2025

Ben Wang starred in Karate Kid: Legends, making him the first Asian American lead in the iconic franchise. The film, which premiered on May 30, 2025, features Wang as Li Fong alongside Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, marking a significant milestone in his acting career.

2025

Ben Wang received the Star of Tomorrow award at the CinemaCon 2025 Big Screen Achievement Awards, recognizing his emerging prominence in Hollywood and his breakthrough performances in major film and television projects.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameWang Pucun
NicknameBenji
Professional NameBen Wang

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNorthfield High School, Northfield, Minnesota
College/UniversityNew York University, United States
Educational QualificationMusical Theater

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Martial ArtsKarate, Kenpo, Kung Fu (Wing Chun), Kumdo, Taekwondo

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

MotherJiao Zhang (a fashion designer in China)
SiblingsHe is a single child.

Career

Debut
FilmSex Appeal (2022) as Franklin
TVMacGyver (2021) on CBS as Eli Brown
Notable Works
  • Launchpad (2021)
  • Search Party (2022)
  • Bob's Burgers (2024)
  • American Born Chinese (2023) as Jin Wang
  • Chang Can Dunk (2023) as Bo
  • Mean Girls (2024)
  • The Long Walk (2025)
  • The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026)
  • Karate Kid: Legends (2025) as Li Fong
AwardsStar of Tomorrow Award at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards (2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ben's parents divorced when he was four years old.
2. At the age of six, he, along with his mother, moved to the United States where he struggled with the English language initially.
3. He learned English by watching television for long hours during the summer.
4. To improve his English, he started by watching infomercials due to their repetitive nature.
5. He showed a knack for performance by creating his own infomercials as a child.
6. Growing up in a small Minnesotan town, he turned to acting when he didn’t excel in football.
7. His mother encouraged his artistic interests from a young age, influencing his pursuit of a career in acting.
8. He faced challenges fitting in at school due to his heritage and experienced some racism.
9. His grandfather was a language expert and his grandmother had a farm in China.
10. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese and skilled in various martial arts.
11. He booked the role of Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends from an open worldwide casting call.
12. He is the first Asian American hero in the Karate Kid franchise.
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