Jon M. Chu

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.1518

Gender

Male

Birthday

02-Nov-1979

Age

(47 years old)

Place of Birth

Palo Alto, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Jon Chu
  • John M. Chu
  • 朱浩伟
  • Джон М. Чу
  • جان ام. چو

Jon M. Chu

Biography

Jonathan Murray Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) and the musical fantasy "Wicked" (2024), the former being one of the first films by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent. For his direction for "Wicked," Chu won the National Board of Review Award for Best Director and Critics’ Choice Award for Best Director. An alumnus of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, other films he has directed often include musical elements, including the dance films "Step Up 2: The Streets" (2008) and "Step Up 3D" (2010), the musicals "Jem and the Holograms" (2015) and "In the Heights" (2021), as well as the live concert films "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (2011) and "Justin Bieber's Believe" (2013). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jon M. Chu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

A Night at the Academy Museum A Night at the Academy Museum (2021) Character: Self
Exclusive look at the movies' 120-year history as well as an insight into the largest institution in the U.S. dedicated to the arts, sciences and artists of moviemaking.
YouTube Live YouTube Live (2008) Character: Himself
YouTube Live was a 2008 event streamed live on the Internet from San Francisco and Tokyo. It was launched November 22–23, 2008.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked (2024) Character: Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated film Wicked, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.
Making Wicked Making Wicked (2024) Character: Self
Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the movie's unforgettable world.
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (2022) Character: Self
Primetime program celebrating the diversity and recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of the vibrant Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community
Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek (2025) Character: Self
In an exclusive sneak peek, Angela Bishop heads down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz with the Wicked for Good cast, who spill some tea before the movie lands in cinemas on November 20.
Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe (2025) Character: Self
A must-watch special that invites viewers into the thrilling world of Universal's new theme park. Join Manganiello exploring five new worlds at Universal Epic Universe: Celestial Park, Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe, featuring cutting-edge rides and immersive experiences.
Freaked Freaked (1993) Character: Giant Stuey Monster
A vain actor, his best friend, and an activist end up at a mutant freak farm run by a weirdo scientist.
Making Wicked: For Good Making Wicked: For Good (2025) Character: Self
Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the movie's unforgettable world.
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018) Character: Self
The epic life story of Alice Guy-Blaché (1873–1968), a French screenwriter, director and producer, true pioneer of cinema, the first person who made a narrative fiction film; author of hundreds of movies, but banished from history books. Ignored and forgotten. At last remembered.
Justin Bieber: The New Me Justin Bieber: The New Me (2021) Character: N/A
From teenage heartthrob to married man, Justin Bieber has had his career challenges, but the "Prince of Pop” continues to evolve his identity.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025) Character: Self
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances alongside their Wicked: For Good co-stars for a night of reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive surprises, and a sneak peek at Wicked: For Good.
Justin Bieber's Believe Justin Bieber's Believe (2013) Character: Self
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.



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