George Chiang (Chinese: æ±ÂéÂÂä»Â) is a Canadian writer, composer, producer, and actor. He is the creator of the stage musical Golden Lotus, based on the Chinese novel Jin Ping Mei, the co-author of the biography The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey, and the author of children's books including The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing and The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing.
Chiang has appeared in Toronto stage productions including Urban Donnellys at Theatre Passe Muraille and Serpent Kills at Crow's Theatre. He received critical praise for his performances in David Henry Hwang's, The Dance and the Railroad at the Tarragon Theatre.
In 2025, Chiang appeared in the Canadian revival of Bachelor Man at Tarragon Theatre, playing the lead role of John. The production received critical attention from multiple theatre reviewers, who noted its contemporary reinterpretation and performances.
At the Stratford Festival, Chiang has performed as the Clown in Othello and appeared in Twelfth Night. He originated the role of Zhu Xu in the World Premiere of Salesman in China at the Stratford Festival.
He later reprised the role in a subsequent production of Salesman in China at the National Arts Centre in 2025.
Chiang's screen credits include the television films Eloise at the Plaza (2003) and McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012), and appearances in Dark Matter, Mary Kills People and Mayday.
Chiang wrote the book, music and lyrics for Golden Lotus, a musical adaptation of Jin Ping Mei. The stage production had its world premiere in Hong Kong.
A filmed version of the Hong Kong production has been presented as a feature-length musical film at international film festivals. In 2024 the film became available on the Stratford FestivalâÂÂs streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Local media in Ontario have reported on its festival awards and on ChiangâÂÂs role in creating the musical and film.
Chiang wrote the illustrated chapter book The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing (2017). The story is inspired by a historical Chinese Canadian figure from British Columbia.
A sequel, The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing, was also reviewed in Foreword Reviews.
In 2024 Orca Book Publishers released The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey, co-written by Chiang and educator Chad Soon, with illustrations by Amy Qi. The book tells the story of Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian descent to appear in the National Hockey League, and places his career in the context of Canadian social and sports history.