Joe Wong

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

5Total Films

5.8 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 14, 1903

Birth Place: Manila, Philippines

About Joe Wong

Joe Wong was born on June 14, 1903 in Manila, Philippines as Jose Ocampo Cobarrubias. He was an actor, known for Singapore Sue (1932), Fancy Pants (1950) and Cannonball! (1976). He died from a heart condition on November 9, 1978 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joe Wong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Joe Wong's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joe Wong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Story of Seabiscuit, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joe Wong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Wong's career based on audience ratings.

★5.8

The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) movie poster

★5.8

The Story of Seabiscuit: Horse trainer Shawn O'Hara and his lovely niece, Margaret, come to America to escape the memory of an accident involving

The Story of Seabiscuit

1949•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Fancy Pants: An American actor, impersonating an English butler, is hired by a rich woman from New Mexico to refine her husband and h

Fancy Pants

1950•Music

★5.5

★5.5

Cannonball: Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanni

Cannonball

1976•Action

★5.0

Adventures in Silverado (1948) movie poster

★5.0

Adventures in Silverado: Author Robert Louis Stevenson takes a trip to Napa Valley, California, in 1880 and gets involved in the exploits of a st

Adventures in Silverado

1948•Western

★4.2

★4.2

Singapore Sue: Four sailors enter a Singapore dive, meet a Chinese girl from Brooklyn, and find there's more to her than meets the eye.

Singapore Sue

1932•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joe Wong.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	Cannonball	Oriental Cop	Average	Similar →
1950	Fancy Pants	Wong	Average	Similar →
1949	The Story of Seabiscuit	Wong the O'Hara's Cook	Average	Similar →
1948	Adventures in Silverado	Tim Quong	Flop	Similar →
1932	Singapore Sue	Singer / Gigolo	Flop	Similar →

Joe Wong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Wong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Wong is "The Story of Seabiscuit" with a rating of 5.8/10.

How many movies has Joe Wong acted in?

Joe Wong has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Wong?

Other notable films include "Fancy Pants", "Cannonball", and "Adventures in Silverado".