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Jet Li
Jet Li, born Li Lianjie on April 26, 1963, is an internationally recognized martial artist, actor, director, and philanthropist hailing from China and now a Singaporean citizen. He began his illustrious journey by training with the esteemed wushu teacher Wu Bin and won his first national championship at the tender age of 11. Between 1974 and 1979, Li secured the title of Men's All-Around National Wushu Champion five times and stepped into stardom in East Asia with his acting debut in martial arts film Shaolin Temple (1982).
His breakthrough came with the Once Upon a Time in China film series (1991–1993) where he embodied the legendary Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung. He gained international fame with movies like Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), and Romeo Must Die (2000). In his 40+ years long career, he became a symbol for Chinese cinema and martial arts worldwide. Jet Li, named by Time as one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2010, is also known for his significant contributions to philanthropy, especially his non-profit foundation called The One Foundation.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Li Lianjie
Born: Beijing, China
Citizenship: Chinese (until 1997), American (1997–2009), Singaporean (from 2009)
Birthday: April 26, 1963
Occupations: Martial artist, actor, philanthropist, film producer, director
Years Active: 1982–present
Children: 4
Spouses: Huang Qiuyan, Nina Li Chi
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Movies Featuring Jet Li
Mulan
Hero
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Once Upon a Time in China II (re-release)
Warlords
Fearless
Unleashed
Kiss of the Dragon
The Forbidden Kingdom
The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Once Upon a Time in China (re-release)
The Expendables 3
The One
Cradle 2 the Grave
Romeo Must Die
The Expendables
War
The Expendables 2
Ocean Heaven
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Badges of Fury
Inferno: The Making of ‘The Expendables’
Guardians of Martial Arts
Modern Warriors
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
The Warlords
Once Upon a Time in China
This Is Kung Fu
Shaolin Temple
Born to Defence
Dragon Fight
Dragons of the Orient
Kids from Shaolin
Martial Arts of Shaolin
Last Hero in China
High Risk
The Legend II
The Enforcer
Li Lian Jie’s Shaolin Kung Fu
Top Fighter
The Bodyguard from Beijing
The Founding of a Republic
Contract Killer
The Legend of the Swordsman
Once Upon a Time in China and America
Fist of Legend
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
The Kung Fu Cult Master
Tai-Chi Master
Black Mask
Career Timeline
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2010
Warlords
The Expendables
Ocean Heaven
Wang Xingchang
Inferno: The Making of ‘The Expendables’
Self
2001
Once Upon a Time in China II (re-release)
Kiss of the Dragon
Once Upon a Time in China (re-release)
The One
1996
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
Wai Bok Si / Chow Si Kit
Black Mask
Tsui Chik / Black Mask
1994
Li Lian Jie’s Shaolin Kung Fu
Self
The Bodyguard from Beijing
John Cheng
Fist of Legend
Chen Zhen
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