Simu Liu
Biography
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor, stuntperson, author, and advocate born on April 19, 1989, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. He rose to prominence by starring as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021, a role for which he won a Game Changer Award and a People's Choice Award. His television and film work includes playing Paul Xie in the Omni Television crime drama series Blood and Water, for which he received Canadian Screen Award and ACTRA Award nominations. He also portrayed Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcom Kim's Convenience from 2016 to 2021 and played one of the Ken dolls in the 2023 fantasy comedy film Barbie. In 2022, Liu published the memoir We Were Dreamers.
Career overview
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor, stuntperson, author, and advocate born in Harbin, China, on April 19, 1989. He was raised in Mississauga, Ontario. Liu rose to prominence by starring as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making his debut in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021. For his role as Shang-Chi, he won a Game Changer Award and a People's Choice Award.
In addition to his film work, Liu has appeared in various television series. He played Paul Xie in the Omni Television crime drama series Blood and Water, earning nominations for a Canadian Screen Award and an ACTRA Award for his performance. He also portrayed Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcom Kim's Convenience, which ran from 2016 to 2021. Furthermore, Liu appeared as one of the Ken dolls in the fantasy comedy film Barbie, released in 2023.
Expanding his creative pursuits beyond acting, Liu published his memoir, We Were Dreamers, in 2022. He maintains a substantial body of work in the entertainment industry with numerous known acting credits to his name.
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90 titles- Avengers: Doomsday (2026) as Shaun / Shang-Chi
- Marvel Zombies (2025) as Shang-Chi (voice)
- In Your Dreams (2025) as Dad (voice)
- The Copenhagen Test (2025) as Alexander Hale
- The Copenhagen Test (2025) Executive Producer
- Last Breath (2025) as David Yuasa
- Got to Get Out (2025) as Self - Host
- My Happy Place (2025) as Self
- We The North: From Prehistoric to Historic (2025) as Self
- Atlas (2024) as Harlan Shepherd
- Arthur the King (2024) as Leo
- Laid (2024) as Philippe
- Jackpot! (2024) as Louis Lewis
- New Wave (2024) Executive Producer
- Barbie (2023) as Ken
- Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2023) as Chang (voice)
- Heat Eaters (2023) as Self
- Simulant (2023) as Casey
- Simulant (2023) Executive Producer
- One True Loves (2023) as Sam Lee
- One True Loves (2023) Executive Producer
- One True Loves (2023) Lyricist
- One True Loves (2023) Vocals
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Jeopardy! (2022) as Self - Contestant
- StoryBots: Answer Time (2022)
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge (2022) as Self
- Hello (Again) (2022) Writer
- Hello (Again) (2022) Executive Producer
- Hello (Again) (2022) Creator
- Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 (2022) as Self
- Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown (2022) as Self
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Multi-Paul (voice)
- What If...? (2021) as Shang-Chi (voice)
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) as Shaun / Shang-Chi
- Marvel Studios Legends (2021) as Shaun / Shang-Chi (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self
- That's My Jam (2021) as Self - Guest
- Hart to Heart (2021) as Self
- Dish Granted (2021) as Self - Guest
- Women Is Losers (2021) as Gilbert
- Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together (2021) as Self
- Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020) as Garbage Boy
- Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020) as Self - Actor
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest Host
- The Other Two (2019) as Simu Liu
- Corner Gas Animated (2018) as Gerald Mesmerizer (voice)
- Seven in Heaven (2018) Stunt Double
- Taken (2017) as Faaron
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Meeting Mommy (2017) as John
- Meeting Mommy (2017) Executive Producer
- Meeting Mommy (2017) Writer
- Kim's Convenience (2016) as Jung Kim
- Worth It (2016) as Himself
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Expanse (2015) as Lt. Paolo Mayer
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Willie
- Dark Matter (2015) as Technician
- Antisocial 2 (2015) as Male Nurse
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- The Akira Project (2014) as Lt. Yamada
- Pacific Rim (2013) as Extra (Uncredited)
- Orphan Black (2013) as Mr. Mitchell
- Raider Origins (2013) as Head Mercenary
- Nikita (2010) as Desk Officer
- Warehouse 13 (2009) as Bartender
- Dragons' Den (2006) as Dragon
- Mayday (2003) as Narita Air Traffic Controller
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Bachelorette (2003) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Adult Hubert Wong (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Homewrecker
- Sleeping Dogs as Wei Shen
- Sleeping Dogs Producer
- Untitled 2000s short as Man
- Inside Job as Dr. Andre Lee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Simu Liu best known for?
Simu Liu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Avengers: Doomsday (2026), Marvel Zombies (2025), In Your Dreams (2025), The Copenhagen Test (2025).
When and where was Simu Liu born?
Simu Liu was born on April 19, 1989 in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
How many credits does Simu Liu have?
Simu Liu has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Simu Liu's background in cinema and television?
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor, stuntperson, author, and advocate born on April 19, 1989, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. He rose to prominence by starring as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021, a role for which he ...