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Public records list James Wong as a screenwriter, film producer and film director. James Wong was born on April 20, 1959 in British Hong Kong, United Kingdom. That works out to 67 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes El Cajon Valley High School.
My Take
I have a soft spot for James Wong because he gave us the Final Destination conceit, the idea that death collects you in order. Born in Hong Kong, raised in America, he sharpened his pen on The X-Files alongside Glen Morgan before turning to features. Some critics look down on genre filmmaking, but engineering real, durable dread takes genuine craft, and Wong has it. The One is another flawed-but-fun swing I respect. What I value is his blend of playfulness and discipline, a willingness to chase wild premises while still building tension the old-fashioned way. He entertains without apology.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Wong
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ウォン
- Reading
- じぇーむず・うぉん
- Born
- April 20, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- British Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / film director / television producer / television director
2. Background
- High school
- El Cajon Valley High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Wong born?
Born April 20, 1959 (age 67).
Where is James Wong from?
James Wong is from British Hong Kong, United Kingdom.
What does James Wong do?
James Wong works as screenwriter, film producer, film director, television producer, television director.
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