Justin Chon - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 29, 1981
Age	44
Birthplace	Garden Grove, California, United States
Zodiac Sign	Gemini - (see also Justin Chon's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Millennial Generation
Known For	Acting in the "Twilight" series, directing and writing "Gook" and "Blue Bayou"

Intro

Justin Chon is an American actor, director, and writer, best known for his roles in the "Twilight" film series and for his acclaimed work as a filmmaker, particularly with the independent films "Gook" and "Blue Bayou." He is recognized for bringing authentic Asian American perspectives to mainstream cinema.

Early Life & Background

Justin Chon was born in Garden Grove, California, to South Korean immigrants. His father, Sang Chon, is an actor in South Korea, and his mother was a pianist. Justin attended the University of Southern California, where he studied business before deciding to pursue acting.

Career Highlights

• Portrayed Eric Yorkie in the "Twilight" film series (2008–2012)
• Starred in Nickelodeon's "Just Jordan"
• Wrote, directed, and starred in the award-winning indie film "Gook" (2017), which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and won the NEXT Audience Award
• Directed and starred in "Blue Bayou" (2021), which screened at the Cannes Film Festival
• Directed episodes of Apple TV+'s "Pachinko" (2022)

Trivia

• His father, Sang Chon, acted in South Korean dramas before immigrating to the U.S.
• He is a co-founder of the YouTube channel 'Justin Chon', which features vlogs and sketches
• Chon is vocal about Asian American representation in Hollywood

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Chon