Justin Chon

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Justin Chon

Role / Field:

Korean-American actor and filmmaker known for roles in Twilight Saga and directing acclaimed films.

Born:

1981-05-29

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Justin Jitae Chon (born May 29, 1981) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has directed four films, Gook (2017), Ms. Purple (2019), Blue Bayou (2021), and Jamojaya. He is also known for portraying Eric Yorkie in The Twilight Saga film series. He is a member of the K-pop parody group Boys Generally Asian. Chon was born in Garden Grove, California, and raised in Irvine, California, where he attended University High School.

Career & Major Achievements

Chon is of Korean descent. His father, Sang Chon, was an actor in South Korea and later a shoe wholesales owner in Paramount, California. Chon attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he majored in business. During college, he studied abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. Chon started acting in 2005 in shows such as Jack & Bobby and Taki & Luci.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He came to fame in 2006 when he played Peter Wu in the Disney Channel film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. He also played Tony Lee in the Nickelodeon sitcom Just Jordan. In 2008, he played Eric Yorkie in the film Twilight, based on the book by Stephenie Meyer. Chon reprised his role as Eric Yorkie in the Twilight sequel New Moon. He starred as the central character Jeff Chang, in the film 21 & Over in 2013.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-05-29): Birth of Justin Chon — Korean-American actor and filmmaker known for roles in Twilight Saga and directing acclaimed films.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Chon started acting in 2005 in shows such as Jack & Bobby and Taki & Luci.
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — He came to fame in 2006 when he played Peter Wu in the Disney Channel film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.
4. 2008: 2008 Milestone — In 2008, he played Eric Yorkie in the film Twilight, based on the book by Stephenie Meyer.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — He starred as the central character Jeff Chang, in the film 21 & Over in 2013.
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He has directed four films, Gook (2017), Ms.
7. 2019: 2019 Milestone — Purple (2019), Blue Bayou (2021), and Jamojaya.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Justin Chon

True or False: “Justin Chon's first major film role was in the Disney Channel movie Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he gained fame there, his acting career began earlier with shows such as Jack & Bobby and Taki & Luci.

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