Jon M. Chu
Directing

Jon M. Chu

November 2, 1979 (46 years old) Palo Alto, California, USA

Also known as: Jon Chu, John M. Chu, 朱浩伟, Джон М. Чу, جان ام. چو

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).

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Known For

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 • TV

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 • TV

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944 • TV

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

2005 • TV

Wicked: One Wonderful Night

Wicked: One Wonderful Night

2025 • Movie

Freaked

Freaked

1993 • Movie

Movie Credits (46)

Acting

2025

Wicked: One Wonderful Night

as Self

1993

Freaked

as Giant Stuey Monster

2024

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

as Self

2008

YouTube Live

as Himself

2013

Justin Bieber's Believe

as Self

2025

Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek

as Self

2018

Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

as Self

2025

Making Wicked: For Good

as Self

2021

A Night at the Academy Museum

as Self

2025

Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe

as Self

2021

Justin Bieber: The New Me

2024

Making Wicked

as Self

2022

Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

as Self

Crew

2008

Step Up 2: The Streets

Director

Play-Doh

Director

Play-Doh

Producer

2010

Step Up 3D

Director

2011

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

Director

2013

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

Director

2012

Step Up Revolution

Executive Producer

2025

Wicked: For Good

Director

2013

Justin Bieber's Believe

Director

2015

Jem and the Holograms

Director

TV Credits (14)

Acting

1996

The Daily Show

as Self

1 episodes

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

1 episodes

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

1 episodes

2005

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Guest Judge

1 episodes

1953

The Oscars

as Self

1 episodes

2023

100 Years of Warner Bros.

as Self

3 episodes

2021

Directors on Directors

as Self

1 episodes

2008

The Miley and Mandy Show

1 episodes

2022

One Perfect Shot

as Self

1 episodes

Crew

2019

Good Trouble

Director

2020

Home Before Dark

Executive Producer

2022

Thai Cave Rescue

Executive Producer

2023

The Company You Keep

Producer

2010

The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers

Creator

Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
November 2, 1979 (46 years old)
Place of Birth
Palo Alto, California, USA
Popularity
1.3

Career Stats

46
Movies
14
TV Shows