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Jet Li

Acting Born Apr 26, 1963 Beijing, China 24 credits

Biography

Jet Li, born Li Lianjie on April 26, 1963, in Beijing, China, is a martial artist and actor who gained international fame for his work in action films. He began intensive wushu training under Wu Bin and became a national champion before retiring from competitive wushu at age 17. Li made his acting debut in the 1982 film "Shaolin Temple" and later starred in the critically acclaimed "Once Upon A Time In China" series, portraying folk hero Wong Fei-hung. He is also known for his work as a film producer and has taken up Singapore citizenship.

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Full filmography

  • The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
  • Blades of the Guardians (2026) as Lord Chang
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • Voice (2012)
  • 鲁豫有约一日行 (2016)
  • The Expendables (2010) as Yin Yang
  • Hero (2002) as Nameless
  • Mulan (2020) as The Emperor
  • The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) as Han
  • The Expendables 2 (2012) as Yin Yang
  • The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) as The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
  • The Expendables 3 (2014) as Yin Yang
  • War (2007) as Rogue
  • Be My Guest (2006)
  • Fist of Legend (1994) as Chen Zhen
  • Fearless (2006) as Huo Yuanjia
  • 周杰伦 (2000)
  • The One (2001) as Gabe Law / Gabriel Yulaw / Lawless
  • Legend of the Red Dragon (1994) as Hung Hei-Kwun
  • Kiss of the Dragon (2001) as Liu Jian
  • Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011) as Chow Wai-on
  • Once Upon a Time in China (1991) as Wong Fei Hung
  • Shaolin Temple (1982) as Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan)