Benedict Wong is a British actor of film, television and stage. He is best known for playing the role of Kublai Khan in Netflix’s Marco Polo from 2014 to 2016. He is also known for his roles as Bruce Ng in The Martian (2015), and as Wong in Doctor Strange (2016). In 2017, he provided the voice of Alex Yu in Arkane Studios’s game, Prey. Born on June 3, 1971 in Manchester, England, Wong’s parents were emigrated from Hong Kong to the UK through Ireland. He grew up in Salford, and studied two years of performing arts at Salford City College. His first role was in a 1993 BBC Radio play called Kai Mei Sauce.
Benedict Wong Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 3 June 1971
Birth Place: Manchester, England, UK
Birth Name: Benedict Wong
Nickname: Wong
Chinese: 黄凯旋
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Occupation: Actor
Nationality: British
Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Chinese)
Religion: Non-religious
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Benedict Wong Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 170 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 77 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 10″
Height in Meters: 1.78 m
Shoe Size: 10 (US)
Benedict Wong Family Details:
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown
Spouse/Wife: Unmarried
Children: No
Siblings: Unknown
Benedict Wong Education:
Salford City College
Benedict Wong Facts:
*He was born in Manchester, England on June 3, 1971.
*His parents were emigrated from Hong Kong.
*He used to work as an usher at Manchester’s now defunct Green Room Theatre.
*He gained 30 pounds for the role of Kublai Khan in Marco Polo.
*He is a supporter of Manchester United.
*Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.