Russell Wong - Actor Profile

Russell Wong

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
42Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 1, 1963
Birth Place: Troy, New York, USA

About Russell Wong

An American actor and photographer, as well as the brother of actor/model Michael Wong. Description above from the Wikipedia article Russell Wong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Russell Wong Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Russell Wong reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Russell Wong's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Russell 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 East of Main Street: Taking the Lead, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Russell Wong Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
East of Main Street: Taking the Lead (2015) movie poster
★10.0

East of Main Street: Taking the Lead: The acclaimed documentary series East of Main Street returns with a celebration of Asian Americans working in the film a

East of Main Street: Taking the Lead

2015•Documentary
★8.0
The Chinese Exclusion Act (2017) movie poster
★8.0

The Chinese Exclusion Act: A sweeping chronicle of the entire exclusion era - the latter part of the 1800s, when anti-Chinese agitation led to fede

The Chinese Exclusion Act

2017•Documentary
★7.2
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) movie poster
★7.2

Clifford the Big Red Dog: As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best f

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021•Family
★7.1
The Joy Luck Club (1993) movie poster
★7.1

The Joy Luck Club: Through a series of flashbacks, four Chinese women born in America and their respective mothers born in feudal China exp

The Joy Luck Club

1993•Drama
★7.1
Forever Young (2018) movie poster
★7.1

Forever Young: From World War, to revolution and ultimately rebirth, Forever Young is the story of four generations spanning a hundred

Forever Young

2018•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Russell Wong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Clifford the Big Red Dog Mr. Yu Hit Similar →
2019 Escape Plan: The Extractors Wu Zhang Flop Similar →
2018 Forever Young - Hit Similar →
2017 The Jade Pendant Mr. Wong Average Similar →
2017 The Chinese Exclusion Act - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Contract to Kill Mathew Sharp Flop Similar →
2016 Lost in the Pacific Gary Gao Flop Similar →
2015 East of Main Street: Taking the Lead Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Light from the Darkroom Li Cheung Flop Similar →
2013 Hafen der Düfte Edward Lim Flop Similar →
2011 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan China Everbright Bank CEO Average Similar →
2011 What Women Want Peter Average Similar →
2010 Color Me Love - Average Similar →
2009 The Sanctuary Patrick Flop Similar →
2008 Dim Sum Funeral Alexander Flop Similar →
2008 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Ming Guo Average Similar →
2007 Undoing Leon Flop Similar →
2006 Honor Ray Flop Similar →
2005 Inside Out Frank Flop Similar →
2004 Twisted Lieutenant Tong Average Similar →
2001 The Tracker Rick Tsung Flop Similar →
2000 Romeo Must Die Kai Average Similar →
2000 Takedown Tsutomu Shimomura Average Similar →
1998 The Prophecy II Danyael Average Similar →
1994 Vanishing Son IV Jian-Wa Flop Similar →
1994 Vanishing Son III Jian-Wa Average Similar →
1994 Vanishing Son II Jian-Wa Hit Similar →
1994 Satin Steel Ken Chan Flop Similar →
1994 Vanishing Son Jian-Wa Average Similar →
1993 The Joy Luck Club Lin Xiao Hit Similar →
1993 Geoffrey Beene 30 - Flop Similar →
1992 Summer Lover - Flop Similar →
1991 New Jack City Park Hit Similar →
1990 China Cry Lam Cheng Shen Average Similar →
1989 China White Bobby Chow Average Similar →
1989 Eat a Bowl of Tea Ben Loy Flop Similar →
1988 C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf - Flop Similar →
1987 China Girl Yung Gan Average Similar →
1987 Porky's Meatball - Flop Similar →
1987 Harry's Hong Kong Sergeant Lee Flop Similar →
1986 Tai-Pan Gordon Chen Flop Similar →
1985 The Musical Singer Russell Hit Similar →

Russell Wong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Russell Wong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Russell Wong is "East of Main Street: Taking the Lead" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Russell Wong acted in?

Russell Wong has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Russell Wong?

Other notable films include "The Chinese Exclusion Act", "Clifford the Big Red Dog", and "The Joy Luck Club".

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