Bradley Darryl Wong, known professionally as BD Wong, is a groundbreaking American actor whose career has spanned stage, film, and television for over three decades. Born on October 24, 1960, in San Francisco, California, Wong rose to prominence with a historic performance on Broadway that set a record for the most awards won for a single role. He remains a pioneering figure for Asian American representation in the entertainment industry, celebrated for his versatility in both dramatic and voice acting roles.

Wong’s early career was defined by his extraordinary stage work. He made his Broadway debut in the play M. Butterfly, taking on the challenging role of Song Liling. His performance was met with critical acclaim, earning him the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Clarence Derwent Award, and Theatre World Award, making him the only actor in Broadway history to win all five major honors for the same role. This achievement cemented his reputation as a formidable talent and opened doors to film and television opportunities. He transitioned to the big screen with roles in the comedy Father of the Bride, where he played the memorable character Howard Weinstein, and later appeared in the epic Seven Years in Tibet as Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme.

Wong became a familiar face on television through several iconic roles. He portrayed Dr. George Huang on the long-running series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Father Ray Mukada on the HBO prison drama Oz, and Dr. John Lee on the short-lived series Awake. He also took on the villainous role of Hugo Strange in the series Gotham. In a more recent acclaimed performance, Wong played the enigmatic hacker Whiterose in the series Mr. Robot, a role that earned him nominations for both a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He also ventured into hosting with the HLN medical documentary series Something's Killing Me with BD Wong.

On the big screen, Wong is perhaps best known for portraying Dr. Henry Wu in the Jurassic Park franchise, a role he reprised in multiple sequels. He also demonstrated his vocal talents by voicing Captain Li Shang in the Disney animated classic Mulan and its direct-to-video sequel Mulan II, as well as in the video game Kingdom Hearts II. His extensive voiceover work has made him a recognizable presence in animation and gaming. Throughout his career, BD Wong has consistently broken barriers and delivered powerful performances, solidifying his legacy as one of the most accomplished and influential actors of his generation.