Garrett Wang
ActingAbout Garrett Wang
Garrett Richard Wang (born December 15, 1968) is an American actor. Wang is best known for his role in Star Trek: Voyager as Ensign Harry Kim. Early life Wang was born in Riverside, California, to Chinese immigrant parents who moved to Indiana and then to Bermuda, Memphis, Tennessee and then back to California. He moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 2008. Wang graduated from Harding Academy High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Wang then moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA to major in pre-med. He switched majors multiple times, going from Biology to Political Science to History to Economics and finally Asian Studies with all his upper division electives in Theater. Career Wang is best known for his role as Ensign Harry Kim on Voyager which ran from 1995 to 2001. He was keen to participate in a new role for the 2007 fan production Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, saying, "it’s always more challenging for an actor to play the bad guy." Wang also made an appearance in the television series All American Girl episode "Submission:Impossible" as Raymond Han. In 2010 Wang was named the Director of the Trek Track for Dragon Con. Wang recently participated at the Calgary Expo 2012 Comicon, interviewing Stan Lee and being present at a booth among other exhibitors, as well as being a surprise speaker at TNG Exposed. Star Trek From early childhood on, actor Garrett Wang was a science fiction fan, in particular Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica. Wang watched all the Star Trek films that came out in the theaters but never really got into Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) prior to working on Voyager. The first season one TNG episode he watched was "Code of Honor", which Garrett says is widely considered by all Trek writers to be the worst episode of Star Trek ever produced. On three separate occasions (in a span of a year and a half) he tried to watch TNG again and it was always a repeat of "Code of Honor". Wang considers this a good thing, as he believes if he was a huge fan of TNG, he might have been so nervous during his auditions for Voyager that he might have ended up losing the role altogether.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Garrett Wang reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Garrett Wang's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Garrett Wang remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Star Trek: Voyager - Dark Frontier, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Garrett Wang Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Garrett Wang's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Garrett Wang.
Garrett Wang - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Garrett Wang?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Garrett Wang is "Star Trek: Voyager - Dark Frontier" with a rating of 6.4/10.
How many movies has Garrett Wang acted in?
Garrett Wang has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Garrett Wang?
Other notable films include "Flesh Suitcase", "Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond", and "Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier".