BD Wong

Born:October 24, 1960

Place of Birth:San Francisco, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

BD Wong is a versatile and talented American actor, born on October 24, 1960. Throughout his career, he has captivated audiences with his remarkable performances in a variety of roles. Wong is best known for his portrayal of Dr. George Huang on the long-running series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," where he brought intelligence and depth to his character.

Aside from his work on television, Wong has also made a significant impact on the stage. One of his most memorable performances was in the Broadway production of "M. Butterfly," where he played the lead role with such finesse that it earned him critical acclaim and a Tony Award.

Wong's talent extends beyond the small and big screens. He has also showcased his skills in various films, including his role in the iconic series "Oz." His ability to embody diverse characters with authenticity and depth has solidified his reputation as a respected actor in the industry.

With a career spanning decades, Wong has consistently delivered stellar performances that have resonated with audiences worldwide. His dedication to his craft and his ability to bring nuance to every character he portrays have made him a sought-after talent in Hollywood.

In addition to his acting prowess, Wong is also known for his advocacy work and philanthropy. He has used his platform to raise awareness about important social issues and has supported various charitable causes throughout his career.

Wong's impact on the entertainment industry goes beyond his on-screen work. He has inspired countless aspiring actors with his dedication, talent, and versatility. His ability to seamlessly transition between different mediums and genres is a testament to his skill and passion for his craft.

As a trailblazer for Asian-American representation in Hollywood, Wong has broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of actors. His commitment to authentic storytelling and his willingness to take on challenging and diverse roles have made him a respected figure in the industry.

In addition to his acting career, Wong is also a talented voice actor, lending his voice to various animated projects and video games. His distinctive voice and ability to bring animated characters to life have earned him a loyal following among fans of animation.

With a career filled with memorable performances and impactful roles, BD Wong continues to be a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry. His dedication to his craft, his advocacy work, and his trailblazing efforts for representation make him a true icon in Hollywood.

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Jurassic World Dominion

Henry Wu

2022

Four years after Isla Nublar was destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.

Mulan

Shang (voice)

1998

To save her father from certain death in the army, a young woman secretly enlists in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process.

Jurassic World

Dr. Henry Wu

2015

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Dr. Wu

2018

Three years after Jurassic World was destroyed, Isla Nublar now sits abandoned. When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.

Jurassic Park

Wu

1993

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.

The Karate Kid Part II

Boy on Street

1986

Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself.

Bird Box

Greg

2018

Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.

Heart of Stone

King of Clubs

2023

An intelligence operative for a shadowy global peacekeeping agency races to stop a hacker from stealing its most valuable — and dangerous — weapon.

Mulan II

Shang (voice)

2004

Fa Mulan gets the surprise of her young life when her love, Captain Li Shang asks for her hand in marriage. Before the two can have their happily ever after, the Emperor assigns them a secret mission, to escort three princesses to Chang'an, China. Mushu is determined to drive a wedge between the couple after he learns that he will lose his guardian job if Mulan marries into the Li family.

Focus

Liyuan

2015

Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a femme fatale to spoil his plans.

Stay

Dr. Bradley Ren

2005

Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visits Henry's prior therapist and also finds Henry's mother -- even though Henry has said that he murdered both of his parents. As reality starts to contradict fact, Sam spirals into an unstable mental state. Then he finds a clue as to how and when Henry may try to kill himself, and races to try to stop him.

Seven Years in Tibet

Ngawang Jigme

1997

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.

The Monkey King

Buddha (voice)

2023

A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.

The Space Between Us

Tom Chen

2017

A young man raised by scientists on Mars returns to Earth to find his father.

Executive Decision

Louie

1996

Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant (Kurt Russell) suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.

Father of the Bride

Howard Weinstein

1991

George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane.

Family Business

Jimmy Chiu

1989

Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.

Father of the Bride Part II

Howard Weinstein

1995

Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.

Blue's Big City Adventure

Director

2022

When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.

The Substitute 2: School's Out

Warren Drummond

1998

When teacher Randall Thomasson is killed during a carjacking, an unexpected visitor shows up at his funeral - his estranged brother, Karl Thomasson. An ex-Green Beret turned mercenary, Karl signs on as a new substitute teacher in order to investigate Randall's murder.

Joe's Apartment

Cockroach (voice)

1996

A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.

The Normal Heart

Buzzy

2014

The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.

The Salton Sea

Bubba

2002

After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.

The Ref

Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor

1994

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

The Freshman

Edward

1990

After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.