Jay Chou
Biography
Jay Chou, whose Chinese name is 周杰倫 and who is also known as Zhou Jielun, was born on 18 January 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan, China. He is a Taiwanese musician, singer‑songwriter, music and film producer, actor and director. Chou first entered public attention after being discovered in a 1998 talent contest where he displayed piano and songwriting abilities, leading to commissions to compose for popular Mandarin singers over the next two years. Although classically trained, he blends Chinese and Western musical styles, incorporating R&B, rock and pop influences. His debut album, titled Jay, was released in 2000. As an actor, he is listed with 85 known credits on The Movie Database and has been recognized with four World Music Awards.
Career overview
Jay Chou, born on January 18, 1979, in Taipei, Taiwan, China, is a Taiwanese musician who has also built a substantial career as an actor. Although he first gained public attention as a singer‑songwriter after being discovered in a 1998 talent contest, his professional profile lists acting as one of his primary occupations. The Movie Database identifies him as “Known For Acting” and records a total of 85 credited appearances across film and television, indicating a broad and active presence in visual media.
Beyond his musical achievements, Chou’s involvement in acting extends to both on‑screen performances and behind‑the‑scenes work, reflecting his multifaceted role as a music and film producer and director. His acting portfolio, as documented by TMDB, demonstrates a consistent engagement with the industry alongside his ongoing musical output. While specific titles of his screen work are not detailed in the provided sources, the volume of credits underscores his significance as a versatile entertainer who has contributed extensively to Taiwanese and broader Chinese‑language cinema and television.
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- 太阳之子 (2026)
- 太阳之子 (2026) Creator
- 太阳之子 (2026) as 自己
- 华语流行音乐合集 (2025)
- Secret: Untold Melody (2025) Original Film Writer
- Secret: Untold Melody (2025) Songs
- Rap Star Dream Maker (2024)
- Secret: A Hidden Score (2024) Original Film Writer
- 最伟大的作品 (2022) as Himself
- 最伟大的作品 (2022) as artist
- 最伟大的作品 (2022) Art Department Manager
- 最伟大的作品 (2022) Creator
- 周杰伦独立MV (2022) as artist
- 周杰伦独立MV (2022) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦独立MV (2022) Creator
- Jay Chou Carnival World Tour (2022)
- Mayday Fly To 2022 (2021)
- Race 1 (2021) as Showy
- Race 1 (2021) Executive Producer
- J-Style Trip (2020)
- J-Style Trip (2020) Creator
- Acting Out of Love (2020)
- Skyfire (2019) Theme Song Performance
- Immemorial Love For You (2019) Original Concept
- 周杰伦：地表最强演唱会 (2019) as artist
- 周杰伦：地表最强演唱会 (2019) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦：地表最强演唱会 (2019) Creator
- Dunk of China (2018)
- Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017) Producer
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) as Li
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) Songs
- 中国新歌声 (2016)
- The Invincible Tour Jay Chou (2016)
- 10,000 Miles (2016) as Jay Chou
- 10,000 Miles (2016) Producer
- 周杰伦的床边故事 (2016) as artist
- 周杰伦的床边故事 (2016) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦的床边故事 (2016) Creator
- 周杰伦：魔天伦演唱会 (2016) as artist
- 周杰伦：魔天伦演唱会 (2016) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦：魔天伦演唱会 (2016) Creator
- Super Brain (2014)
- Super Brain (2014) Special Guest Director
- The Interview (2014) Songs
- Chef Nic (2014)
- 哎呦，不错哦 (2014) as artist
- 哎呦，不错哦 (2014) Art Department Manager
- 哎呦，不错哦 (2014) Creator
- Jay Chou Opus Jay World Tour 2013-2015 (2013)
- The Rooftop (2013) as Wax
- The Rooftop (2013) Director
- The Rooftop (2013) Writer
- The Rooftop (2013) Songs
- Voice (2012)
- Sing! China (2012) as Self - Mentor
- The Viral Factor (2012) as Jon
- 12新作 (2012) as artist
- 12新作 (2012) Art Department Manager
- 12新作 (2012) Creator
- 十二新作 (2012) Creator
- The Green Hornet (2011) as Kato
- The Green Hornet (2011) Songs
- 惊叹号！ (2011) as arist
- 惊叹号！ (2011) Art Department Manager
- 惊叹号！ (2011) Creator
- 惊叹号！ (2011)
- Pandamen (2010) as Li Ao / Leo
- Pandamen (2010) Creator
- True Legend (2010) as God of Wushu / Drunken God
- Jay Chou The Era World Tours (2010)
- 跨时代 (2010) as artist
- 跨时代 (2010) Art Department Manager
- 跨时代 (2010) Creator
- Mr. J频道 (2010)
- Mr. J频道 (2010) Director
- Heroic Detective (2010)
- Heroic Detective (2010) Director
- 周杰伦：超时代演唱会 (2010)
- 周杰伦：超时代演唱会 (2010) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦：超时代演唱会 (2010) Creator
- 宋祖英2009魅力·中国鸟巢夏季音乐会 (2009)
- The Treasure Hunter (2009) as Qiao Fei
- Kung Fu Dunk (2008) as Fang Shijie
- Kung Fu Dunk (2008) Songs
- 魔杰座 (2008)
- 魔杰座 (2008) Art Department Manager
- 魔杰座 (2008) Creator
- The Young Romantic (2008) as Self
- Jay Chou 2007 World Tour Concert Live (2007)
- Secret (2007) as Jay
- Secret (2007) Director
- Secret (2007) Songs
- Secret (2007) Original Story
- 我很忙 (2007) as actor
- 我很忙 (2007) Art Department Assistant
- 我很忙 (2007) Creator
- Secrets Within: Inside Look at 'Curse of the Golden Flower' (2007) as Self
- 周杰伦：世界巡回演唱会 (2007) as artist
- 周杰伦：世界巡回演唱会 (2007) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦：世界巡回演唱会 (2007) Creator
- Fearless (2006) Theme Song Performance
- Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) as Prince Zhai
- Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) Songs
- 依然范特西 (2006)
- 依然范特西 (2006) Writer
- 依然范特西 (2006) Creator
- Initial D (2005) as Takumi Fujiwara
- Initial D (2005) Songs
- 十一月的肖邦 (2005) as artist
- 十一月的肖邦 (2005) Art Department Coordinator
- 十一月的肖邦 (2005) Creator
- The Open Road (2005) as A lun
- 七里香 (2004)
- 七里香 (2004) Additional Construction
- 七里香 (2004) Creator
- Jay Chou Incomparable Concert 2004 (2004)
- 2004 Incomparable Concert (2004) as 主唱
- 周杰伦:无与伦比演唱会 (2004) as 主唱
- 周杰伦:无与伦比演唱会 (2004) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦:无与伦比演唱会 (2004) Creator
- Hidden Track (2003) as Jay Chou
- 叶惠美 (2003) as artist
- 叶惠美 (2003) Art Department Manager
- 叶惠美 (2003) Creator
- 寻找周杰伦 (2003)
- 周杰倫 2002 The One 演唱會 (2002)
- 八度空间 (2002) as artist
- 八度空间 (2002) Creator
- 周杰伦:The One演唱会 (2002) as artist
- 周杰伦:The One演唱会 (2002) Art Department Manager
- 周杰伦:The One演唱会 (2002) Creator
- 范特西 (2001)
- 范特西 (2001) Art Department Assistant
- 范特西 (2001) Creator
- 范特西plus (2001)
- 周杰伦音乐收录 (2000)
- 周杰伦音乐收录 (2000) Songs
- 周杰倫 (2000) as 作词
- 周杰倫 (2000) Music Arranger
- 周杰倫 (2000) Music
- 周杰倫 (2000) Lyricist
- 周杰倫 (2000) Producer
- 周杰倫 (2000) Original Music Composer
- 周杰倫 (2000) Creator
- Jay (2000) as 主演
- Jay (2000) Creator
- 周杰伦独立MV (2000) Creator
- The Masked Prosecutor (1999) Songs
- Fried Fish with Thyme (1998) as M
- 周杰伦2026甜甜的南宁嘉年华演唱会
- 周杰伦：超时代演唱会 as Art Department Manager
- 黄金甲 as 周杰伦
- 周杰伦纪录片(2000)
- 周杰伦纪录片(2000) Creator
- 周大侠 Creator