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Jon M. Chu

Director, Producer, Actor, Editor, Additional CreditsBorn November 2, 1979 (46 years)
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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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Justin Bieber's Believe
  • Dear Mr. Watterson
  • Justin Bieber: The New Me

Known For

  • Now You See Me 2
  • G.I. Joe: Retaliation
  • Wicked
  • Step Up 2 the Streets
  • Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
  • Crazy Rich Asians
  • Step Up 3D
  • Step Up: Revolution
  • Wicked: For Good
  • Step Up All In
  • Justin Bieber's Believe
  • In the Heights
  • Jem and the Holograms
  • Home Before Dark
  • Ken Jeong: First Date
  • Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
  • The Company You Keep
  • The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers
  • Dear Mr. Watterson
  • Good Trouble
  • The LXD: The Secrets of the Ra
  • The LXD: The Uprising Begins

Featured Videos

  • Jon Chu Diaries-Munchkinland
    Jon Chu Diaries-MunchkinlandWickedBehind the Scenes
  • Woody Harrelson On The Director
    Woody Harrelson On The DirectorNow You See Me 2Behind the Scenes
  • Jon M. Chu On What He's Bringing To The Sequel
    Jon M. Chu On What He's Bringing To The SequelNow You See Me 2Behind the Scenes
  • Jem And The Holograms: Jon Chu On The Direction Of The Film
    Jem And The Holograms: Jon Chu On The Direction Of The FilmJem and the HologramsBehind the Scenes
  • Ray Park On Jon M. Chu's Vision
    Ray Park On Jon M. Chu's VisionG.I. Joe: RetaliationBehind the Scenes
  • Jon M. Chu On The Development Of The Story
    Jon M. Chu On The Development Of The StoryG.I. Joe: RetaliationBehind the Scenes

Jon M. Chu Filmography

2025
2025
2025
2025
Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
2025
The Oscars · as Self - Nominee
2025
2025
82nd Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Winner
2024
2024
Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know (TV Series) · as Self
2023
100 Years of Warner Bros. (TV Series) · as Self
2022
2022
One Perfect Shot (TV Series) · as Self
2021
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2018
2017
Hollywood First Look Features (TV Series) · as Self
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self
2015
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2013
2012
Larry King Now (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2012
CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self
2012
CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self
2010
Teen Choice Awards 2010 · as Self - Presenter
2008
YouTube Live · as Himself
2008
The Teen Choice Awards 2008 · as Self - Presenter
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2005
So You Think You Can Dance (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member
2005
Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self
1996
The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self
1994
WGN Morning News (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Extra (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Sidewalks Entertainment (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1984
Jeopardy! (TV Series) · as Self - Clue Giver
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1979
1953
The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1947
Meet the Press (TV Series) · as Self
1944
Golden Globe Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Nominee

2023
2022
2022
Thai Cave Rescue (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2020
Home Before Dark (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2019
Ken Jeong: First Date · as Executive Producer
2019
Good Trouble (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2016
2015
2014
Step Up All In · as Executive Producer
2013
Dear Mr. Watterson · as Associate Producer
2012
Step Up: Revolution · as Executive Producer
2011
The LXD: Rise of the Drifts · as Executive Producer
2011
The LXD: The Secrets of the Ra · as Executive Producer
2010
The LXD: The Uprising Begins · as Executive Producer
2010
The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (TV Series) · as Executive Producer

2021
2010
The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (TV Series) · as High School Announcer
2008
1993
Supercop 2 · as Cast
1993
Freaked · as Giant Stuey Monster

2011
2011
2010
2010
The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (TV Series) · as Creator

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