Ellen Wong
Biography
Ellen Wong is a Canadian actress born on May 31, 1985, in Scarborough, Ontario. She is of Cambodian and Chinese descent and has worked in both film and television. Wong is most widely recognized for portraying Knives Chau in the cult film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and its animated continuation Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. On television she played Jill “Mouse” Chen, the sharp‑witted best friend in The CW’s The Carrie Diaries, and Jenny Chey, known as “Fortune Cookie,” a pop‑culture‑obsessed wrestler in Netflix’s GLOW. Trained in WTF Taekwondo, she often performs her own fight choreography. Her credited work totals twenty‑three roles according to The Movie Database.
Career overview
Ellen Wong is a Canadian actress whose career spans both film and television. She first gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Knives Chau in the cult‑classic film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a role she later reprised in the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Wong is of Cambodian and Chinese heritage, and she has built a versatile body of work across multiple media formats.
Wong’s television work includes the whip‑smart best friend Jill “Mouse” Chen on The CW’s period drama The Carrie Diaries, where her performance highlighted a loyal and quick‑witted character. She later joined the ensemble of Netflix’s GLOW, portraying Jenny Chey, nicknamed “Fortune Cookie,” a pop‑culture‑obsessed wrestler whose storyline blended humor and athleticism. An accomplished martial artist trained in World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Taekwondo, Wong frequently performs her own intense fight choreography, adding authenticity to her action‑oriented roles.
Through these varied parts, Wong has demonstrated a capacity to move between comedic, dramatic, and physically demanding performances, establishing herself as a recognizable presence in contemporary North American screen media television and film today.
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Full Filmography
25 titles- Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) as Trudy
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) as Knives Chau (voice)
- Beacon 23 (2023) as Iris
- Best Sellers (2021) as Rachel Spence
- Goodnight Darling (2021) Co-Producer
- Good Boy (2020) as Annie
- The Christmas Setup (2020) as Madelyn McKay
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis (2020) as Self - Knives Chau
- Film Fest (2020) as Amy
- In the Life of Music (2019) as Hope
- GLOW (2017) as Jenny Chey
- The Circle (2017) as Renata
- The Void (2016) as Kim
- Dark Matter (2015) as Misaki Han-Shireikan
- The Baddest Part (2014) as Olivia
- The Baddest Part (2014) Writer
- The Baddest Part (2014) Executive Producer
- The Carrie Diaries (2013) as Jill 'Mouse' Chen
- Silent Night (2012) as Brenda
- Silent Cargo (2011) as Daiyu
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) as Knives Chau
- The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (2010) as Self
- Castle (2009) as Zhu Yin
- Runaway (2006) as Macy
- This Is Wonderland (2004) as Amy Li
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ellen Wong best known for?
Ellen Wong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023), GLOW (2017), The Circle (2017).
When and where was Ellen Wong born?
Ellen Wong was born on May 31, 1985 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Ellen Wong have?
Ellen Wong has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2026.
What is Ellen Wong's background in cinema and television?
Ellen Wong is a Canadian actress born on May 31, 1985, in Scarborough, Ontario. She is of Cambodian and Chinese descent and has worked in both film and television. Wong is most widely recognized for portraying Knives Chau in the cult film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and its animated continuation Scott Pilgrim Takes Off...