Ellen Wong
ActingAbout Ellen Wong
Ellen Wong was born in Ontario, Canada. The first film she watched in a movie theatre was "Titanic". Her favourite actress is Kate Winslet. Her first role was on the award winning television series "This is Wonderland". She is best known for her role as Knives Chau in "Scott Pilgrim VS The World", starring alongside Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jason Schwartzman. She auditioned against many hopefuls through an international talent search to fill the role of Knives Chau. Edgar Wright wanted to work with Ellen as she was able to showcase herself as a unique actress, with the ability to also take on intense fight choreography. During training for "Scott Pilgrim VS The World", the on-set trainer nicknamed Ellen, The Ellen-nator. She trains in WTF Taekwondo. Her favourite action stars are Michelle Yeoh, Tony Jaa, Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Yanin Vismitananda aka "Jeeja" Yanin, Jet Li.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ellen Wong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ellen Wong's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ellen Wong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In the Life of Music, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ellen Wong Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ellen Wong's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ellen Wong.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Sellers | Rachel Spence | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Christmas Setup | Madelyn McKay | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Film Fest | Amy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis | Self - Knives Chau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Good Boy | Annie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | In the Life of Music | Hope | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Circle | Renata | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Void | Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Baddest Part | Olivia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Silent Night | Brenda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Silent Cargo | Daiyu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World | Knives Chau | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ellen Wong - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ellen Wong?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellen Wong is "In the Life of Music" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Ellen Wong acted in?
Ellen Wong has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ellen Wong?
Other notable films include "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis", "The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'", and "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World".