Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/01/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Shanghai, China |
Latest News about Ben Wang
30/05/2025
Karate Kid: Legends premiered in theaters with Ben Wang playing Li Fong, the franchise's new central hero. The film paired him with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio and marked a major career milestone by placing him at the center of one of the most recognizable action franchises.
03/04/2025
Ben Wang received CinemaCon's Star of Tomorrow honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards in Las Vegas. The award recognized his rising profile in Hollywood ahead of his leading role as Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends. The film positioned him alongside Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in a new chapter of the long-running franchise.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Wang Pucun |
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| Nickname | Benji |
| Professional Name | Ben Wang |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Northfield High School, Northfield, Minnesota |
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| College/University | New York University, United States |
| Educational Qualification | Musical Theater |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Martial Arts | Karate, Kenpo, Kung Fu (Wing Chun), Kumdo, Taekwondo |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Jiao Zhang (a fashion designer in China) |
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| Siblings | He is a single child. |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Works |
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| Awards | Star of Tomorrow Award at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards (2025) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/definitelynotbenwang/ |
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. |