Phil Wang
Phil Wang is a British-Malaysian comedian and actor known for his work in stand-up comedy and television. He gained recognition through his appearances on shows like 'Taskmaster' and 'The Mash Report'. Wang's unique blend of humor often reflects his multicultural background, and he is celebrated... Read More
Known for
Wonka (2023)
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best...
Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang (2021)
Phil Wang explores race, romance, politics and his mixed British-Malaysian heritage in this special filmed at the London Palladium.
Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby! (2024)
Phil Wang riffs on reheated rice, octopus intelligence and the importance of fact-checking in this special filmed at Shakespeare's Globe in London.
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Finding EmilyWhen a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology... |
Pervy Martin | |
| 2026 |
The Harry Hill ShowHello there! It's me, Harry Hill! I've got a new show, and this time, it's visualised, A VODSCARF. Join me,... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Clash of the ComicsThe Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning, total sell-out, global cult sensation is coming to the Eventim Apollo for its biggest and most... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Chess HamA documentary recounting Sam Campbell's journey to create Chess Ham, the Chesham Chess Ham. |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby!Phil Wang riffs on reheated rice, octopus intelligence and the importance of fact-checking in this special filmed at Shakespeare's Globe... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling BeeGet ready to laugh-out-loud as Guy Montgomery and his loyal assistant Aaron Chen are joined by some of Australia's favourite... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
3 Body ProblemAcross continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat... |
Aristotle | |
| 2024 |
Out of OrderHost Rosie Jones pits Katherine Ryan and Judi Love's teams against each other in judging 'Rosie's Regulars'. Comedians compete in... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2023 |
WonkaWilly Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is... |
Colin | |
| 2022 |
Live at the Moth ClubComedy variety series, showcasing cinematic sketches and live performances from Hackney's Moth Club. |
Self - Headline Live Performer | |
| 2022 |
Don't Hug Me I'm ScaredJoin Red Guy, Yellow Guy and Duck as they learn everything there is to know with the help of some... |
Vending Machine (voice) | |
| 2022 |
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The FestivalTop stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
That’s My Time with David LettermanDavid Letterman invites some of the hottest up-and-coming stand-up stars to perform a set and sit down for a chat. |
Self | |
| 2021 |
The Weakest LinkRomesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2021 |
Blankety BlankBradley Walsh presents the triumphant return of Britain's blank-iest game show. Can he control his celebrity panel and help contestants... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 2021 |
David Mitchell's OutsidersDavid Mitchell challenges a returning cast of three pairs of comedians to prove they've got the mettle and skills to... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Never Mind the BuzzcocksThe iconic pop culture panel show featuring host Greg Davies, who is joined by regulars Noel Fielding & Jamali Maddix... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 2021 |
Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang WangPhil Wang explores race, romance, politics and his mixed British-Malaysian heritage in this special filmed at the London Palladium. |
Self | |
| 2021 |
The Cheap SeatsMajor news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport and viral videos, it’s a Reader's Digest of world... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Mel Giedroyc: UnforgivableThe comedy show in which the nation's favourite comics and celebrities compete to convince Mel Giedroyc that they are the... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Rhod Gilbert's Growing PainsRhod Gilbert's Growing Pains involves celebrity guests revisiting their teenage years. Each celebrity will take a trip down memory lane;... |
Guest | |
| 2020 |
Between the CoversSara Cox hosts this new book club bringing the nation together through sharing the pleasure of reading. Each edition features... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
GuessablePacked with plenty of take-away trivia, Guessable involves two celebrity teams competing to identify the famous name or object inside... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
The First TeamThe misadventures of three young football players Mattie, Jack and Benji, at a fictional Premier League club with terrifying team... |
Brian | |
| 2020 |
Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the FutureKevin McCloud is passionately optimistic about technology and the future, but Jon Richardson, Phil Wang and Alice Levine aren't so... |
Himself | |
| 2019 |
Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions ApplyOnce again Dave will be bringing his trusty screen along but now, in each episode, he will also be joined... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
The Road to BrexitCult favourite Matt Berry offers his unique take on Brexit, in this one-off comedy special to mark the passing of... |
Rob Codex-Forrester | |
| 2019 |
HypotheticalHosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, top comedians are posed absurd hypothetical situations and scored on how well they... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The Comedy LineupA diverse group of up-and-coming comedians perform 15-minute sets in this stand-up comedy showcase series. |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Jon Richardson: Ultimate WorrierEver worried about laboratory-grown meat, accidentally touching someone’s hand on the train or the impending nuclear apocalypse? Then join Jon... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To CancerFour different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2018 |
Roast BattleRoast Battle is a British roast comedy show that is broadcast on Comedy Central. The show is hosted by Jimmy... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Richard Osman's House of GamesEach week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2017 |
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra SliceThe show that gives fans another bite of Bake Off when one helping just isn't enough. Jo Brand chats to... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Absolutely FineExplores the stresses and strains of trying to do the right thing when you're a millennial with a comparatively easy... |
Phil | |
| 2016 |
Phil Wang: Mellow YellowThis is Phil Wang's second stand-up show, a follow-up to 2014's 'Anti-Hero'. Recorded live at the St James Theatre in... |
Himself | |
| 2016 |
Dara O Briain's Go 8 BitGaming enthusiast Dara O Briain presides over the mayhem as two stars join team captains – gaming geek Steve McNeil... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Insert Name HereComedy panel show about people with the same first name, hosted by Sue Perkins. |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2016 |
Sarah Chong Is Going to Kill HerselfSarah Chong Is Going To Kill Herself is a surreal workplace fantasy in which a maltreated receptionist decides to take... |
Davith | |
| 2015 |
Top CoppersTop Coppers follows the adventures of cops John Mahogany and Mitch Rust, as they attempt to rid the fictional world... |
McGockey | |
| 2015 |
TaskmasterGreg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The Weekly with Charlie PickeringNews comedy show, tonight show and chat show all in one, allowing Charlie to return to his comedy roots while... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledOne of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage,... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self - Comedian | |
| 2014 |
The Dog Ate My HomeworkTwo teams fight it out to dodge detention, and put the cool back into school, in a mischievous mix of... |
Unknown character | |
| 2014 |
Phil Wang: Anti-HeroPhil Wang promises us intellectually justified dick jokes – and delivers. |
Unknown character | |
| 2013 |
8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownJimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2013 |
8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownJimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. |
Self | |
| 2013 |
The Last LegAdam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
World's Most Dangerous RoadsCelebrities drive on some of the most dangerous roads around the world, tackling impossible conditions to reach their goals. |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Pointless CelebritiesAlexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Comedy Central at the Comedy StoreJoin Comedy Central at The Comedy Store to see Britain's best comics perform at London's best comedy club. |
Self - Host | |
| 2009 |
PointlessQuiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2009 |
Horrible HistoriesBased on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Would I Lie to You?A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Great British MenuBritain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure. |
Self - Guest Judge | |
| 2006 |
Great British MenuBritain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure. |
Self - Judge | |
| 2005 |
8 Out of 10 CatsA weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain. |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Live at the ApolloA British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London. |
Himself | |
| 2003 |
QIComedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'. |
Self | |
| 1994 |
Room 101Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self - Host | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self - Panellist | |
| TBA |
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouBased on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more... |
Self - Presenter | |
| TBA |
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouBased on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more... |
Self - Panellist |
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Phil Wang has made a mark in the comedy scene with his stand-up specials and television appearances. He is known for his unique style and has participated in various comedy festivals, gaining a loyal fanbase.
Phil Wang has received nominations for awards such as the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, although he has not won any major awards as of now.
Phil Wang's first film appearance was in 'The Last Leg' in 2014, which showcased his comedic talent on a broader platform.
Phil Wang's most successful film to date is 'Wang in There, Baby!' released in 2024, which has received positive reviews for its humor and storytelling.
Phil Wang keeps his personal life private, but he is known to be close to his family and often references his multicultural background in his work.
Phil Wang's estimated net worth is around $1 million, reflecting his successful career in comedy and television.
Key milestones in Phil Wang's filmography include his role in 'Wang in There, Baby!' and his appearances on various British comedy shows that helped establish his reputation.
Phil Wang's style of comedy blends observational humor with personal anecdotes, often addressing cultural themes and experiences from his diverse background.