Ben Wang Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Wife, Karate Kid, Height, Nationality

Ben Wang born as Wang Pucun is a Chinese-American actor who first garnered attention for his portrayal of Jin Wang in Disney+’s acclaimed series American Born Chinese, where his nuanced performance brought the graphic novel’s protagonist to life for a new audience.

Building on that success, he appeared as Bo in the coming-of-age film Chang Can Dunk and has now stepped into a leading role as Li Fong in the eagerly anticipated Karate Kid: Legends, joining franchise icons Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan in a fresh chapter of martial arts storytelling.

Profile

• Full name: Wang Pucun
• Nickname: Ben Wang
• Date of birth: January 1, 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Shanghai, China
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, writer, director
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: Chinese descent
• Net worth: $300,000

Early Life and Education

Ben Wang (25 years old) was born Wang Pucun in Shanghai, China, on January 1, 2000, and immigrated to Northfield, Minnesota, with his mother at age six after his parents’ divorce.

He graduated from Northfield High School in 2016 and went on to study musical theatre at New York University.

Personal Life

Ben Wang maintains a private personal life.

He is fluent in English and Mandarin and trains in multiple martial arts disciplines, including karate, kenpo, Wing Chun kung fu, kumdo, and taekwondo.

Career

Ben Wang made his television debut in 2021 with a guest spot as Eli Brown in MacGyver.

He followed with small roles in Launchpad and The Last O.G., then appeared as an intern in Search Party.

His breakout came in 2023 when he was cast as Bo in Chang Can Dunk and as Jin Wang in Disney+’s American Born Chinese.

In 2025, he stars as Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends.

Awards

• Star of Tomorrow Award, CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards (2025)

Net worth

Ben Wang’s net worth is estimated at $300,000.

Social Media

• Instagram: @definitelynotbenwang
• X: N/A

Filmography

Television:

• MacGyver (2021) as Eli Brown
• Launchpad (2021) as Gang
• The Last O.G. (2021) as Oliver
• Search Party (2022) as Intern
• American Born Chinese (2023) as Jin Wang

Film:

• Chang Can Dunk (2023) as Bo
• Karate Kid: Legends (2025) as Li Fong