Jiang Wen
Biography
Jiang Wen is a Chinese film actor. He was born on January 5, 1963, in Tangshan, Hebei, China. As an actor, Jiang Wen is known internationally for his roles in several films, including Zhang Yimou's debut film Red Sorghum, in which he starred alongside Gong Li. He is also known for his role as Baze Malbus in the Star Wars film Rogue One. Jiang Wen is the older brother of fellow actor Jiang Wu. He has appeared in numerous films, with over 50 acting credits to his name.
Career overview
Jiang Wen is a Chinese film actor. He has appeared in numerous films throughout his career. One of his notable early roles was in Zhang Yimou's debut film, Red Sorghum, which starred Gong Li. This early collaboration marked the beginning of his international recognition as an actor.
Jiang Wen has also gained recognition for his role in the 2016 film Rogue One. In this film, he played the character Baze Malbus. This role further solidified his international presence in the film industry.
Jiang Wen's extensive acting career spans multiple films, with a total of 50 known credits. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to take on various roles in different films.
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75 titles- Take Off (2026) Thanks
- Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2025) as Heavenly Master (voice)
- You are the Best (2025) as Lang Guoren
- You are the Best (2025) Director
- You are the Best (2025) Writer
- You are the Best (2025) Editor
- Master Rabbit Comes Home (2022)
- Master Rabbit Comes Home (2022) Director
- Master Rabbit Comes Home (2022) Writer
- Master Rabbit Comes Home (2022) Editor
- The Curse of Turandot (2021) as The Great Khan
- Hidden Man (2018) as Lan Qingfeng
- Hidden Man (2018) Screenplay
- Hidden Man (2018) Director
- The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2017) as Self
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Baze Malbus
- Thirteen Talks (2016)
- Star Wars: Go Rogue (2016) as Baze Malbus (voice)
- The Moment: Fifty Years of Golden Horse (2016) as Self
- Gone with the Bullets (2014) as Ma Zouri
- Gone with the Bullets (2014) Director
- Gone with the Bullets (2014) Writer
- Gone with the Bullets (2014) Editor
- Chinese Zodiac (2012) as Narrator
- The Lost Bladesman (2011) as Cao Cao
- 20 Years of Original Chinese Music (2011)
- Love for Life (2011)
- 看球记 (2011) Director
- Golden Wedding (2010) as 军长
- Let the Bullets Fly (2010) as Pocky Zhang
- Let the Bullets Fly (2010) Director
- Let the Bullets Fly (2010) Screenplay
- Let the Bullets Fly (2010) Editor
- Let the Bullets Fly (2010) Producer
- The Founding of a Republic (2009) as Mao Renfeng
- Let the Wind Carry Me (2009) as Self
- 长河东流 (2008) as 朱常瀛
- New York, I Love You (2008) Director
- The Sun Also Rises (2007) as Tang
- The Sun Also Rises (2007) Director
- The Sun Also Rises (2007) Executive Producer
- The Sun Also Rises (2007) Producer
- The Sun Also Rises (2007) Writer
- Heroic Legend of the Chin Dynasty (2006) as 皇太极
- Jasmine Women (2004) as Mr. Meng
- Letter from an Unknown Woman (2004) as Mr. Xu
- Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2003) as Lieutenant Li
- My Father and I (2003) as Police Officer
- Green Tea (2003) as Chen Mingliang
- The Missing Gun (2002) as Ma Shan
- The Grand Mansion Gate (2001) as 府台大人
- Devils on the Doorstep (2001) as Ma Dasan
- Devils on the Doorstep (2001) Director
- Devils on the Doorstep (2001) Screenplay
- Devils on the Doorstep (2001) Story
- Devils on the Doorstep (2001) Producer
- Lotus Lantern (1999) as Niro Go (voice)
- The Soong Sisters (1997) as Charlie Soong
- Keep Cool (1997) as Zhao Xiaoshuai
- The Emperor's Shadow (1996) as Ying Zheng
- In the Heat of the Sun (1994) as Adult Ma Xiaojun
- In the Heat of the Sun (1994) Director
- In the Heat of the Sun (1994) Screenplay
- I Love My Family (1993) as 6号嫌疑人
- A Native of Beijing in New York (1993) as 王起明
- The Trail (1993) as Lei Xiaobao
- Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch (1991) as Li Lianying
- Black Snow (1990) as Li Huiquan
- Red Sorghum (1988) as Yu
- A Woman For Two (1988) as 刘向高
- Hibiscus Town (1987) as Qin Shutian
- The Last Empress (1987) as Pu Yi
- Le palanquin des larmes (1986) as Wei Hi
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- 曹操传
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jiang Wen best known for?
Jiang Wen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2025), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), A New Love in Tokyo (1994), Chinese Zodiac (2012).
When and where was Jiang Wen born?
Jiang Wen was born on January 5, 1963 in Tangshan, Hebei, China.
How many credits does Jiang Wen have?
Jiang Wen has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
What is Jiang Wen's background in cinema and television?
Jiang Wen is a Chinese film actor. He was born on January 5, 1963, in Tangshan, Hebei, China. As an actor, Jiang Wen is known internationally for his roles in several films, including Zhang Yimou's debut film Red Sorghum, in which he starred alongside Gong Li. He is also known for his role as Baze Malbus in the Star Wa...