Biography |
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Real Name | Ian Chen. |
In Limelight | Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). |
Profession | Actor. |
Age | 16. |
Birth Date | September 7, 2006. |
Birth Place | California, U.S. |
Lives in | Los Angeles, California, America. |
Gender | Male. |
Nationality | American. |
Zodiac | Virgo. |
Ethnicity | Asian. |
Family | |
Siblings | Brother: Max Chen. |
Parents | Father: -- Mother: -- |
Follow on | |
https://www.instagram.com/theianchen/ | |
https://twitter.com/theianchen | |
https://www.facebook.com/theianchen/ | |
Body Measurements | |
Weight | Kg: 59. Pounds: 59 lbs. |
Height | In feet: 5' 8". In centimeters: 173 cm. In meters: 1.73 m. |
Eyes | Brown. |
Hair | Black. |
Career | |
Television | Modern Family (2013). Grey's Anatomy (2014). Dr. Ken (2016). *Loosely Exactly Nicole (2016). Family Guy (2017). Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020). The Rocketeer (2019–2020). Yasuke (2021). Fancy Nancy (2018–2022). |
Movies | Shazam! (2019). A Dog's Journey (2019). Wish Dragon (2021). Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). FISH BOY (2023). |
Net worth | $332k. |
Skills | |
Athletics | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Golf, Ice Skating, Rollerblading, Skateboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis. |
Language | Chinese, Mandarin, Spanish, English. |
Instruments | Drums, Guitar, Piano, Violin. |
Education | |
School | Arcadia High School. Foothills Middle School. |
Meet “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” Actor Ian Chen
Ian Chen (age: 16 years; born on September 7, 2006) is a young Taiwanese-American actor based in California. He earned his charm by portraying various characters on both small-screen and big-screen.
His most impressive performance was as Eugene Choi in the 2019 film “Shazam!” whose second installment, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” was released on March 17, 2023.
Continuing the story David F. Sandberg did an excellent job in creating a masterpiece and boosting Shazam’s desirability worldwide. Critics are terming this new installment an improvement over the first part, which in itself was perfect.
FYI, before joining the “Shazam!” franchise, Ian worked extensively in the TV industry. From 2015 to 2020, he portrayed Evan Huang in the show “Fresh Off the Boat” and earned immense fame. If you want to know how Chen became such a brilliant artist keep reading.
How Old is Ian Chen?
On September 7, 2006, Ian Chen (age 16) was born to his Taiwanese father and mother in Los Angeles, California, America. He has a younger brother named Max, who sometimes appears with Ian on Instagram. Sources claim that Chen was only 4 when he began acting.
At the beginning of his career, he worked as a model in various print commercials and as a theatre artist. His career picked pace after he joined the cast of the award-winning Steven Levitan show “Modern Family” for a brief role. A year later, he again got a chance to showcase his talent, portraying Luca Peterson in the highly popular “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Despite his acting career, he never avoided his school studies; he and his brother first attended Foothills Middle School, and now they are students at Arcadia High School.
Ian Chen’s Acting Career
At 9, Chen’s fame skyrocketed after he joined the cast of ABC’s comedy-packed series “Fresh Off the Boat.” On this Nahnatchka Khan, Ian worked for 5 and appeared in over 116 episodes; for his top-notch performance.
He even received multiple awards like Young Entertainer Award and Young Artist Award. In 2017 he worked as a voice artist in the beloved animated show “Family Guy.”
Chen made his film debut, appearing alongside Hollywood heavyweight Zachary Levi in the blockbuster hit “Shazam!” after six years of developing his skills in the TV industry.
His performance as Eugene Choi grabbed fans and secured his image as a rising star in the film business. The success of the film proved to be a watershed moment in Ian’s career, opening doors to new and exciting prospects.
In the same year, Chen provided the voice of Logan in the popular children’s cartoon “The Rocketeer.” After that, he back to back got chances to give his voice in Wish Dragon, Yasuke, and Fancy Nancy, and in 2023, he appeared as Patrick in the short film fish Boy.
Ian Chen Q&A
Ques: When was Ian Chen born?
Ans: September 7, 2006.
Ques: How tall is Ian Chen?
Ans: 5′ 8″ (1.73m).
Ques: Who played Eugene Choi in “Shazam Fury of the Gods”?
Ans: Ian Chen.
Ques: Can Ian Chen speak Mandarin?
Ans: Yes.