George Chiang was born in Ottawa, a city located in the province of Ontario, Canada, and spent his formative years in Etobicoke, a district within the city of Toronto.
He received his theatrical training at the University of Guelph, a reputable institution of higher learning in Ontario, and subsequently honed his comedic skills by performing stand-up comedy at various comedy clubs throughout Toronto during the summer months.
George Chiang's acting career began with theatre work in Toronto, followed by appearances at the Stratford Festival, a renowned classical repertory theatre festival in Ontario. He played notable roles in productions of Othello and Twelfth Night. Furthermore, Chiang originated the role of Zhu Xu in the world premiere of Salesman in China at the Stratford Festival, and reprised this role at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
In addition to his work in theatre, Chiang has made significant contributions to the world of film and television. Some of his notable appearances include roles in Disney's Eloise at the Plaza, American Girl's McKenna Shoots for the Stars, Goosebumps, Hawk's Vengeance, The Tracker, and The Unrestricted War.
George Chiang is also an accomplished writer and composer. His musical, Golden Lotus, won the prestigious Hong Kong English Drama Award for "Best Original Work" at the Hecklers Awards. A live capture of the Hong Kong production of Golden Lotus has won over 60 film awards worldwide, including "Best Picture" at the World Independent Cinema Awards, making it the best film from Film Fest International's 11 annual festivals.
As a songwriter, director, and producer, George has received numerous awards for Best Song and Best Music Video for his songs, including A World Away (Remix),Old Montreal, As Each Day Goes By, Popcorn Film, and Today and Tomorrow. He has also produced the albums Golden Lotus: Sounds From the Musical, and Harriet Chung's, "A World Away."
George Chiang has authored several books, including The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing and its sequel, The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. He also co-authored The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey.
