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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / film director / television producer / television director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- El Cajon Valley High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.