Ian Chen Biography: Age, Parents, Movies, Net Worth, Pictures, Wikipedia, Girlfriend, Siblings

Ian Chen is a shining young star in Hollywood, bringing his Taiwanese-American charm to screens big and small.

His role as Eugene Choi in Shazam! Fury of the Gods showed its action-hero spark. A talented singer and guitarist, Ian’s also a voice actor in shows like Fancy Nancy and films like Wish Dragon.

Now 18 and studying at Harvard, he balances school with a growing career, proving hard work pays off.

Profile

• Full Name: Ian Chen
• Stage Name: Ian Chen
• Born: September 7, 2006
• Age: 18 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor, Singer, Guitarist
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Max Chen
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million to $3 million

Early Life & Education

Ian Chen was born on September 7, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, to Taiwanese immigrant parents who raised him with love and a deep sense of cultural pride.

His ethnicity is Chinese-Taiwanese, and he’s fluent in Mandarin, a skill he shares with his younger brother, Max.

His religion isn’t publicly known. Growing up in L.A.’s vibrant, diverse city, Ian was surrounded by creativity and opportunity.

Ian attended Foothills Middle School in Arcadia, California, and graduated from Arcadia High School in 2024.

Now, he’s a freshman at Harvard University, studying while pursuing acting. Balancing school and a busy career, he took acting classes early on to hone his skills.

Career

Ian kicked off his career at five, booking commercials for McDonald’s and AT&T. In 2013, he debuted on TV in Modern Family, playing a friend at a cat’s funeral, followed by a guest role as Luca Petersen in Grey’s Anatomy (2014).

His big break came in 2015 as Evan Huang in Fresh Off the Boat, starring in all 116 episodes from 2015 to 2020.

The show, a hit about a Taiwanese-American family, catapulted him to stardom and earned him awards. In 2016, he starred in Eric Nam’s music video Into You and sang Michael Jackson’s Ben at the “FASO Goes Pops!” concert.

Ian’s film debut was in Shazam! (2019) as Eugene Choi, a role he reprised in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).

He voiced Logan in The Rocketeer (2019–2020), Jonathan in Fancy Nancy (2018–2022), Young Din in Wish Dragon (2021), and Ichiro in Yasuke (2021).

In 2023, he played Patrick in the short film Fish Boy. He’s currently filming the series Win or Lose. Ian’s versatility, from comedy to voice acting, marks him as a rising talent.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @theianchen
• Facebook: @theianchen

Personal Life

Ian Chen, 18, lives between Los Angeles and Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he attends Harvard.

Standing at 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m), he has dark brown hair and eyes and a wide, infectious smile. He’s single, with no public dating history, focusing on his career and studies.

His parents, Taiwanese immigrants, and brother, Max, keep a low profile, and Ian respects their privacy.

Net Worth

Ian Chen’s net worth is estimated at $2 million to $3 million.

His wealth comes from acting in Fresh Off the Boat, Shazam!, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods, plus voice roles in Wish Dragon and Fancy Nancy.

Commercials for McDonald’s and AT&T and brand endorsements via social media add to his income.

Filmography

• Shazam! (2019) – Eugene Choi
• A Dog’s Journey (2019) – Young Trent
• Wish Dragon (2021) – Young Din (voice)
• Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) – Eugene Choi
• Fish Boy (2023, Short Film) – Patrick
• TV Shows:
• Modern Family (2013) – Guest Role (Lily’s friend)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2014) – Luca Petersen
• Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020) – Evan Huang (116 episodes)
• Dr. Ken (2015) – Guest Role
• Loosely Exactly Nicole (2016) – Guest Role
• Family Guy (2017) – Voice Role
• The Rocketeer (2019–2020) – Logan (voice, 5 episodes)
• Fancy Nancy (2018–2022) – Jonathan (voice, 13 episodes)
• Yasuke (2021) – Ichiro (voice, 3 episodes)
• Win or Lose (TBA) – Role TBD
• Music Video:
• Into You by Eric Nam (2016) – Main Character
• Performance:
• FASO Goes Pops! (2016) – Performed “Ben” by Michael Jackson