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Russell Wong - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 01, 1963 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Troy, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Russell Wong's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Lead roles in 'Vanishing Son' and appearances in 'The Joy Luck Club', 'Romeo Must Die', and other TV series and films. |
Intro
Russell Wong is an American actor known for his roles in film and television, particularly as one of the first actors of Chinese descent to play leading roles in American television dramas.
Early Life & Background
Russell Wong was born to Chinese-American restaurateur William Wong and Dutch-American artist Connie Van Yserloo. He is one of seven children. He attended Santa Monica City College where he studied photography before turning to acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jian-Wa in the TV series 'Vanishing Son' (1994)
- Appeared in the film 'The Joy Luck Club' (1993)
- Played Kai Ing in the action film 'Romeo Must Die' (2000)
- Has guest-starred in TV shows such as 'Hawaii Five-0' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'
Trivia
- He is a trained dancer.
- Russell Wong is one of the first actors of Chinese descent to have a leading role in a primetime American television drama.
- He studied at Santa Monica City College before pursuing acting.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Russell Wong?
Russell Wong is 63 years old.
When was Russell Wong born?
Russell Wong was born the 1 March 1963.
Where is Russell Wong from?
Troy, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 1st, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 1, 1963, French coal miners initiated a strike demanding an 11% wage increase and a $40 bonus. The strike, which lasted several weeks, led to a government-imposed settlement granting a 6.5% wage increase and a $4 bonus.
- Day of the week: March 1st, 1963 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Walk Like A Man by The 4 Seasons
- #1 UK song: Diamonds by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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