Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Henry Golding

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 2, 2025

How Henry Golding built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Henry Golding is a British actor of Malaysian descent known for his roles in popular films. He gained widespread recognition for starring in the romantic comedy *Crazy Rich Asians* and has since appeared in other notable movies like *Last Christmas*, *A Simple Favor*, *The Gentlemen*, and *Snake Eyes*. He has also appeared in *The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare* and the TV series *Nine Perfect Strangers*. Prior to his acting career, Golding worked as a presenter for ESPN, BBC, and Discovery Channel Asia.

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2008: Start as a Television Presenter

In 2008, Henry Golding started his career as a television presenter, hosting a weekly football show for ESPN, 'The Travel Show' for the BBC, and 'Surviving Borneo' for Discovery Channel Asia.

March 2017: Cast in 'Crazy Rich Asians'

In March 2017, Henry Golding was cast in the film 'Crazy Rich Asians' alongside Constance Wu after a global casting call.

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August 2018: Release of 'Crazy Rich Asians'

On 15 August 2018, 'Crazy Rich Asians' was released in the United States and Canada by Warner Bros. Pictures, achieving critical acclaim and becoming the number one movie in U.S. and Canadian theatres over its opening weekend.

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November 2018: Filming of 'Last Christmas' Commenced

On 26 November 2018, filming commenced for 'Last Christmas', starring Henry Golding and Emilia Clarke and directed by Paul Feig.

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2018: Starring in 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'A Simple Favor'

In 2018, Henry Golding starred in the romantic comedy 'Crazy Rich Asians' and the thriller 'A Simple Favor'.

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February 2019: Filming of 'Last Christmas' Concluded

In February 2019, filming concluded for the movie 'Last Christmas', in which Henry Golding starred opposite Emilia Clarke.

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August 2019: Cast in 'Snake Eyes'

In August 2019, Henry Golding was cast in the title role of 'Snake Eyes', a spin-off from the G.I. Joe movie franchise.

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October 2019: Filming for 'Snake Eyes' Began

In October 2019, filming began in Vancouver for 'Snake Eyes', starring Henry Golding.

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November 2019: Release of 'Last Christmas'

On 8 November 2019, the film 'Last Christmas', starring Henry Golding and Emilia Clarke, was released.

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2019: Starring in 'The Gentlemen' and 'Monsoon'

In 2019, Henry Golding starred in Guy Ritchie's crime film 'The Gentlemen', alongside Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant, and in Hong Khaou's film 'Monsoon'.

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