Ellen Wong
ActingAbout Ellen Wong
Ellen Wong was born in Ontario, Canada. The first film she watched in a movie theatre was "Titanic". Her favourite actress is Kate Winslet. Her first role was on the award winning television series "This is Wonderland". She is best known for her role as Knives Chau in "Scott Pilgrim VS The World", starring alongside Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jason Schwartzman. She auditioned against many hopefuls through an international talent search to fill the role of Knives Chau. Edgar Wright wanted to work with Ellen as she was able to showcase herself as a unique actress, with the ability to also take on intense fight choreography. During training for "Scott Pilgrim VS The World", the on-set trainer nicknamed Ellen, The Ellen-nator. She trains in WTF Taekwondo. Her favourite action stars are Michelle Yeoh, Tony Jaa, Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Yanin Vismitananda aka "Jeeja" Yanin, Jet Li.
Ellen Wong Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ellen Wong reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ellen Wong's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of Ellen Wong's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ellen Wong Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ellen Wong's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ellen Wong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice | Trudy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Best Sellers | Rachel Spence | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Christmas Setup | Madelyn McKay | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Film Fest | Amy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis | Self - Knives Chau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Good Boy | Annie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | In the Life of Music | Hope | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Circle | Renata | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Void | Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Baddest Part | Olivia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Silent Night | Brenda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Silent Cargo | Daiyu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World | Knives Chau | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ellen Wong - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ellen Wong?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellen Wong is "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Ellen Wong acted in?
Ellen Wong has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ellen Wong?
Other notable films include "In the Life of Music", "The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'", and "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World".