Benedict Wong is a renowned British actor, distinguished by his captivating performances in various film and television projects. His notable roles include Kublai Khan in the Netflix series Marco Polo, which aired from 2014 to 2016, as well as Bruce Ng in the 2015 film The Martian. Furthermore, he has portrayed the character of Wong within the Marvel Cinematic Universe since his debut in the 2016 film Doctor Strange.
Born on July 3, 1971, in Eccles, Greater Manchester, Wong is the son of Hong Kong immigrant parents who had traversed Ireland before settling in England. He spent his childhood in Eccles and attended Salford City College, initially known as De La Salle Sixth Form College, situated in the surrounding area of Salford. Following his secondary education, Wong pursued a two-year performing arts course at Salford City College, laying the foundation for his future success in the entertainment industry.
