13 Facts About Russell Wong

Russell Wong is an American actor and martial artist best known for his roles in various films and television series.

Russell Wong appeared in the film Tai-Pan, and went on to work with director Wayne Wang in Eat a Bowl of Tea and The Joy Luck Club.

Russell Wong had supporting roles in China Cry: A True Story and New Jack City.

Russell Wong landed the lead role in the TV series Vanishing Son, which is regarded as one of the first American dramatic television series to feature an Asian lead.

Russell Wong reunited with Li in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, portraying General Ming Guo.

Russell Wong is credited with helping to change the way Asians are represented in American film and television.

Russell Wong lent his voice to the video game Stranglehold.

Russell Wong attended Santa Monica City College and trained to be a dancer.

In 2003, Russell Wong Married Hong Kong Fashion designer Flora Cheong-Leen.

Russell Wong is trained in the martial arts, particularly taekwondo, shoji ryu karate, and fu jow pai kung fu.

Russell Wong is one of the first actors of Chinese descent to hold a leading role in a primetime American television series, portraying Jian-Wa with Chi Muoi Lo portraying Wago in the highly rated critically acclaimed Vanishing Son, first in a series of a made-for-television films followed by a 13-episode syndicated series.

Russell Wong has appeared in numerous films and series including Abel Ferrara's China Girl, New Jack City, The Joy Luck Club, Takedown, The Monkey King, Romeo Must Die, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

In 2014, Russell Wong finished shooting a horror series entitled Grace which was shot in Singapore for HBO Asia, and directed by Serangoon Road co-director Tony Tilse.