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Ben Wang
American actor (born 2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wang Pucun (Chinese: 王璞存; pinyin: Wáng Púcún;[1] born January 1, 2000), known professionally as Ben Wang (Chinese: 王班; pinyin: Wáng Bān),[2] is an American actor. He is known for his role as Jin Wang in Disney+ series American Born Chinese and as Bo in Chang Can Dunk. In 2025, Wang starred in the film Karate Kid: Legends.[3]
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Early life and education
Wang was born in Beijing, China.[4] His parents divorced when he was four years old which led to him and his mother immigrating to the United States when he was six.[5] Wang alternated between living with his mother and his grandparents throughout his childhood in Northfield, Minnesota. He graduated from Northfield High School in 2016.[6][7] Wang studied musical theater at New York University.[8]
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Career
Wang's first major role came in an episode of MacGyver in 2021 as Eli Brown. In 2023, he played Bo in the Disney+ film Chang Can Dunk.[9] Wang also landed the lead role in the 2023 Disney+ sitcom American Born Chinese. Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, he played the role of high school student Jin Wang.[10]
In February 2024, it was announced that Wang would play the lead role of Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends alongside Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan.[3][11]
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Personal life
Wang is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. He is also proficient in martial arts such as karate, kenpo, kung fu (primarily wing chun), kumdo and taekwondo.[3]
Awards
Wang was honored with the Star of Tomorrow award at the CinemaCon 2025 Big Screen Achievement Awards ahead of the release of Karate Kid: Legends.[12]
Filmography
Film
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Television
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