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Former vocalist, technical crime investigator, and actor William Hung gained fame in 2004. The Hong Kong-born American made his mark during the third season of the television program American Idol, where he performed the track She Bangs by Ricky Martin. In 2011, he paused his musical pursuits to serve in the Sheriff’s Department.
William Hung: Profile overview
| Birth Name | William Hung |
| Stage Name | William Hung |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | American former vocalist |
| Citizenship | American |
| Birthplace | Sha Tin, Hong Kong |
| Birth Date | 13-Jan-83 |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Stature | 1.68 m |
| Height in Feet | 5 feet and 6 inches |
| Height in cm | 168 cm |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 154 pounds |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Jian Teng (m. 2014) |
| Net Worth | $800 thousand |
William Hung: Biography & Early Years
William Hung was born on January 13, 1983. His birthplace was Sha Tin, Hong Kong, but he emigrated to Camden, New Jersey, in the United States.
He attended the John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, graduating in 1993. He then enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, to study civil engineering. However, he opted to leave the program after his participation in American Idol to chase a music career.
William Hung: Personal Information
On June 18, 2014, Hung wed Jian Teng. Their nuptials took place in Alhambra, California.
William Hung: Age, Stature, and Weight
Having been born on January 13, 1983, William Hung is 40 years old as of 2022. He stands at 1.68 m tall and weighs 70 kg.
William Hung: Professional Journey
While still a university student, William auditioned for American Idol. The auditions took place in San Francisco in September 2003. On January 15 of the following year, he became a finalist on the show. That same year, Koch Entertainment signed him, leading to three albums: Hung of the Holidays, Miracle: Happy Summer for William Hung, and Inspiration. The last album was produced by Giuseppe D. The first entry was an extended play, while the others were studio albums.
His singles include We Are the Champions and Achy Breaky Heart, which were released in 2004 and 2005, respectively. Hung produced music videos for these tracks, along with one for She Bangs.
He appeared in advertisements for Game Show Network, Ask.com, and Cingular Wireless. In May 2014, the Toronto Blue Jays invited him to perform Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Rogers Centre.
His first film role occurred in 2004 in Where is Mama’s Boy, which was released in January the next year. He co-starred with Nancy Sit, a well-known actress from Hong Kong. William depicted the role of a village kid compelled to work to cover his mother’s hospital expenses by selling Chinese pancakes.
His other appearances include The Fairly OddParents, Celebrity Deathmatch, Airline, Arrested Development, and George Lopez. Both Don Chin and his spouse Laura created a fansite for him. Afterward, he made appearances on On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the Late Show with Letterman, The Howard Stern Radio Show, Dateline NBC, and The Early Show on CBS, along with Arrested Development, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, and Entertainment Tonight, among various others.
Hung concluded his music career in 2011 and subsequently joined the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department as a technical crime analyst. He has publicly stated that he does not regret this decision at all.
William Hung: Recognitions & Accomplishments
William Hung was a finalist in the third season of the American Idol television series.
William Hung: Net Worth
William Hung has an estimated net worth of around $800 thousand.
