George Chiang was born in Ottawa and raised in Etobicoke, Ontario. He received his theatre training from the University of Guelph and spent his summers performing stand-up comedy at various comedy clubs in Toronto. He started his acting career with theater work in Toronto and the Stratford Festival. Some of his notable appearances in movies and TV shows include Disney's Eloise at the Plaza, McKenna Shoots for the Stars, The Bridge, Goosebumps, The Tracker, and Hawk's Vengeance.

Chiang is also known for his work as a writer and composer. His musical, Golden Lotus, won the Hong Kong English Drama Award for "Best Original Work" at the Hecklers Awards. The Hong Kong production of the musical has won over 60 film awards worldwide, including "Best Picture" at the World Independent Cinema Awards, making it the best film from Film Fest International's 11 annual festivals.

As a songwriter, director, and producer, George has received numerous awards for Best Song and Best Music Video for his songs, including A World Away (Remix), Old Montreal, As Each Day Goes By, and Today and Tomorrow.

George has authored several books, including The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing and its sequel, The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. He also co-authored The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey.