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BD Wong - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 24, 1962 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also BD Wong's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Tony Award-winning performance in 'M. Butterfly'; roles in 'Jurassic Park', 'Law & Order: SVU', 'Mr. Robot', and 'Gotham'. |
Intro
BD Wong is an American actor best known for his roles in television, film, and theater. He gained critical acclaim for his Broadway debut in 'M. Butterfly' and is widely recognized for his work in 'Jurassic Park', 'Law & Order: SVU', 'Mr. Robot', and 'Gotham'.
Early Life & Background
BD Wong was born Bradley Darryl Wong on October 24, 1962, in San Francisco, California. He attended Lincoln High School and later San Francisco State University, where he studied acting. Wong is of Chinese-American descent.
Career Highlights
- Won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for 'M. Butterfly' (1988) [1][2]
- Appeared as Dr. Henry Wu in the 'Jurassic Park' film series [1][3]
- Portrayed Dr. George Huang on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' [1][3]
- Played Whiterose on 'Mr. Robot', earning an Emmy nomination [1][3]
- Starred as Hugo Strange in the TV series 'Gotham' [3]
Trivia
- He is the only actor to have been honored with a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Clarence Derwent Award, and Theatre World Award for the same role ('M. Butterfly') [1][2]
- He has provided the voice of Li Shang in Disney's animated film 'Mulan' (1998) [1][3]
FAQs
People also ask
How old is BD Wong?
BD Wong is 63 years old.
When was BD Wong born?
BD Wong was born the 24 October 1962.
Where is BD Wong from?
San Francisco, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 24th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 24, 1962, the United States Navy began implementing a naval blockade, referred to as a 'quarantine,' around Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This action aimed to prevent further Soviet shipments of military equipment to Cuba, escalating tensions between the US and the Soviet Union.
- Day of the week: October 24th, 1962 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett
- #1 UK song: Telstar by The Tornados
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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