Wayne Wang is a prominent figure in the evolution of independent filmmaking, effortlessly transitioning between major Hollywood studio productions, such as the acclaimed "The Joy Luck Club", and smaller, independent projects, including the critically acclaimed "Smoke". Throughout his illustrious career, Wang has continued to navigate both worlds with ease, directing an independent digital film, "The Center of the World", featuring a talented cast including Molly Parker and Peter Sarsgaard, which was followed by the commercially successful comedy "Maid in Manhattan", starring the talented Jennifer Lopez.
Personal Details
BornJan 12, 1949 Hong Kong
Biography
Career
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2023

Coming Home Again as Director, Writer
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2016

While the Women Are Sleeping as Director
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2014

Soul of a Banquet as Director
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2011

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan as Director
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2008

The Princess of Nebraska as Director
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2007

A Thousand Years of Good Prayers as Director
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2006

Last Holiday as Director
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2005

Because of Winn-Dixie as Director
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2002

Maid in Manhattan as Director
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2001

The Center of the World as Director, Story
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1999

Anywhere But Here as Director
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1997

Chinese Box as Director
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1995

Blue in the Face as Director, Writer
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Smoke as Director
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1993

The Joy Luck Club as Director
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1992

Strangers as Director
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1989

Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive as Director, Story
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Eat a Bowl of Tea as Director
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1987

Slam Dance as Director
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1985

Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart as Director
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1982

Chan Is Missing as Director, Writer
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1975

A Man, a Woman, and a Killer as Director, Writer