Jet Li

Li Lianjie (李连杰, born April 26, 1963), better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese martial artist, actor, film producer, wushu champion, and international film star who was born in Beijing, China, and who has currently taken up Singapore citizenship. After three years of intensive training with Wu Bin, Li won his first national championship for the Beijing Wushu Team. After retiring from wushu at age 17, he went on to win great acclaim in China as an actor making his debut with the film Shaolin Temple (1982). He went on to star in many critically acclaimed martial arts epic films, most notably the Once Upon A Time In China series, in which he portrayed folk hero Wong Fei-hung. Li's first role in a Hollywood film was as a villain in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), but his first Hollywood film leading role was in Romeo Must Die (2000). He has gone on to star in many Hollywood action films, most recently starring beside Jackie Chan in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008), and as the title character villain in The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (2008) opposite Brendan Fraser. Recently, he appeared in the 2010 film The Expendables.

Works

The Expendables

Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.

Release Date2010-08-07

Charactersd Yin Yang

Vote Count8106

The Expendables 3

Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

Release Date2014-08-07

Charactersd Yin Yang

Vote Count5218

Hero

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

Release Date2002-07-22

Charactersd Nameless

Vote Count2413

The One

A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.

Release Date2001-11-02

Charactersd Gabe Law / Gabriel Yulaw / Lawless

Vote Count1674

The Expendables 2

Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

Release Date2012-08-08

Charactersd Yin Yang

Vote Count7014

Mulan

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

Release Date2020-09-04

Charactersd The Emperor

Vote Count6940

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.

Release Date2008-07-01

Charactersd Han

Vote Count4680

War

FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?

Release Date2007-08-24

Charactersd Rogue

Vote Count1980

Unleashed

Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the main contender. When Bart's crew is in a car accident, Danny escapes and meets a blind, kindhearted piano tuner who takes him in and uses music to free the fighter's long-buried heart.

Release Date2005-02-02

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Danny

Vote Count2109

Kiss of the Dragon

Liu Jian, an elite Chinese police officer, comes to Paris to arrest a Chinese drug lord. When Jian is betrayed by a French officer and framed for murder, he must go into hiding and find new allies.

Release Date2001-07-06

DepartmentProduction

JobAssociate Producer

Charactersd Liu Jian

Vote Count1291

Lethal Weapon 4

With personal crises and age weighing in on them, Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with deadly Chinese triads trying to free their former leaders from prison and onto American soil.

Release Date1998-07-10

Charactersd Wah Sing Ku

Vote Count2828

The Forbidden Kingdom

An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

Release Date2008-04-17

Charactersd The Silent Monk / The Monkey King

Vote Count1850

The Sorcerer and the White Snake

The Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances in CGI and action techniques.

Release Date2011-09-27

Charactersd Fa Hai

Vote Count289

Cradle 2 the Grave

Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.

Release Date2003-02-28

Charactersd Su

Vote Count978

Fearless

After going through a series of tragic events in his life, martial arts master Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin and must fight four international soldiers, in order to safeguard his nation's pride.

Release Date2006-01-26

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Huo Yuanjia

Vote Count1358

Fist of Legend

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.

Release Date1994-12-22

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Chen Zhen

Vote Count581

Romeo Must Die

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead … or worse!

Release Date2000-03-22

Charactersd Han Sing

Vote Count1287

Once Upon a Time in China II

Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military.

Release Date1992-04-16

Charactersd Wong Fei Hung

Vote Count275

Legend of the Red Dragon

A young father and his infant son are beset by forces of evil and corruption. They wander China, upholding their sense of honor and protecting the weak. When they are forced into combat, spectacular and hilarious fast-motion kung fu sequences follow. In the end, they must call on all of their abilities in a battle royale, to attempt to vanquish a supernatural man-monster or die trying.

Release Date1994-02-05

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Hung Hei-Kwun

Vote Count158

Once Upon a Time in China

Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China.

Release Date1991-08-15

Charactersd Wong Fei Hung

Vote Count470

激荡·1978-2008

Release Date2008-12-01

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Charactersd

Episode Count[ 31 ]

Vote Count1

The Warlords

The civil war in China has ruined many lives including General Pang's. A wounded General Pang is saved by a beautiful young woman along with two other men. Together they vow to eradicate the rebels.

Release Date2007-12-12

Charactersd General Pang Qingyun

Vote Count354

Dragon Fight

Jimmy and Tiger are members of the Chinese national wushu team. The two are in Los Angeles to perform exhibitions. However, for Tiger, he plans to defect to L.A. to make a name for himself. When Jimmy learns of Tigers plan to defect, an attempt to stop him fails and Jimmy ends up missing his flight to China. Now a fish out of water, Jimmy's only hope is Andy, a wisecracking youngster in L.A. Meanwhile, Tiger works for a mafia boss. When Tiger loses a fortune in cocaine in a detergent box that Andy accidentally took, Andy and Jimmy soon have no choice but to face the wrath of Tiger and his men. Their only ally is Penny, the girlfriend of Tiger's boss. Two men who were once best friends have now become bitter enemies.

Release Date1989-09-01

Charactersd Jimmy Lee Kwok Lap

Vote Count32

Tai-Chi Master

Falsely accused for cheating in a martial arts competition, two boyhood friends are banished from their Shaolin Temple and go their separate ways. As adults, they join opposing sides in a civil war. When one betrays the other, they settle their differences mano-a-mano.

Release Date1993-11-18

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Zhang Jun Bao

Vote Count268

The Legend

The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.

Release Date1993-03-04

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Fong Sai-Yuk

Vote Count175

The Bodyguard from Beijing

A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.

Release Date1994-07-28

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd John Cheng

Vote Count146

The Enforcer

An undercover cop struggling to provide for his son and ailing wife, must infiltrate a ruthless gang. But things turn sour when another cop blows his cover and he quickly finds himself battling for his life and the lives of his family.

Release Date1995-02-08

Charactersd Kung Wei

Vote Count167

Black Mask

Tsui escapes from a super soldier project and plans to lead a peaceful life. However, when his former comrades go on a violent crime spree, he takes it upon himself to end their reign of terror.

Release Date1996-11-07

Charactersd Tsui Chik / Black Mask

Vote Count287

Once Upon a Time in China III

Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.

Release Date1993-01-14

Charactersd Wong Fei Hung

Vote Count213

High Risk

After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?

Release Date1995-07-01

Charactersd Kit Li

Vote Count137

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

Three years after the infamous Dragon Inn was burnt down in the desert when its innkeeper Jade vanished. A new gang of marauders had taken over - innkeepers by day and treasure hunters by night. The inn is the rumoured location of a lost city buried under the desert, and its hidden treasure would only be revealed by a gigantic storm every 60 years. The gang used the inn as a front to locate the lost treasure.

Release Date2011-12-15

Charactersd Chow Wai-on

Vote Count231

Contract Killer

Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.

Release Date1998-04-03

Charactersd Fred

Vote Count250

The Kung Fu Cult Master

A wild and rollicking martial arts fantasy extravaganza that features prized swords and swordsmen, a crazy monk attached to a rolling boulder, serious clan and cult rivalries, and lots of magic and flying.

Release Date1993-12-18

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd 张无忌

Vote Count89

One Sword Sweeps All

One Sword Sweeps All

Release Date2017-02-02

Charactersd Ren Lan Feng

Episode Count40

The Master

When Master Tak, an old martial arts master, disappears, his best student, Jet, steps in to find him. However, when he learns that Tak's life is in danger, he decides to protect him at all costs.

Release Date1992-05-28

Charactersd Kit

Vote Count133

Shaolin Temple

The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.

Release Date1982-01-21

Charactersd Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan)

Vote Count133

Once Upon a Time in China and America

So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.

Release Date1997-02-01

Charactersd Wong Fei Hung

Vote Count113

The Legend of the Swordsman

Ling Wu Chung decides to hide from the chaotic world. Before leaving, he visits his friends, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors. However, he finds that the tribe have been attacked, and their leader Yam Ying Ying has been abducted.

Release Date1992-06-26

Charactersd Ling Wu Chung

Vote Count123

Last Hero in China

Jet Li stars in this comic spectacle as a Chinese "Robin Hood" who stumbles upon a kidnapping scheme after unwittingly opening a martial arts school next to a brothel!

Release Date1993-04-01

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Wong Fei Hung

Vote Count88

League of Gods

During the reign of King Zhou, an official enters his bedchamber, and is devoured by the monstrous tails of Daji, his concubine. Outside their city, several warriors within a metal wagon discuss their strategies to free the Invisible People and their Chief, when Jiang Ziya appears to them. He tells them that when King Zhou was younger, he let himself become possessed by the Black Dragon for his quest for power.

Release Date2016-07-28

Charactersd Jiang Ziya

Vote Count168

Born to Defence

Jet, a young soldier at the end of the second world war must overcome some abusive Americans who are bullying him as well as the Chinese people.

Release Date1988-02-16

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Jet

Vote Count66

Badges of Fury

When a series of eerie murders erupts across Hong Kong, grizzled veteran Huang and his reckless younger partner Wang, are assigned to track down the killer.

Release Date2013-06-18

Charactersd Huang Feihong

Vote Count150

The Founding of a Republic

The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

Release Date2009-09-17

Charactersd Chen Shaokuan

Vote Count64

Martial Arts of Shaolin

In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.

Release Date1986-02-01

Charactersd Lin Zhi Ming

Vote Count82

The Legend II

The hero Fong Sai Yuk becomes involved in the secret brotherhood "The Red Flower", who are trying to overthrow the Manchurian emperor and re-establishing the Ming dynasty. The social upheaval is combined with Sai Yuk's personal moral conflict about how to conform to the rigid regime of the brotherhood and on top of that sort out his difficult love life, saddled with two presumptive wives.

Release Date1993-07-30

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Fong Sai Yuk

Vote Count109

Kids from Shaolin

Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.

Release Date1984-01-26

Charactersd San Lung

Vote Count42

Ocean Heaven

The story of a father's tireless love for his autistic son. A terminally ill father's attempt to teach his autistic son the necessary life skills to survive on his own before he passes away. It is also a poignant tribute to the infinite love that parents have for their children and their unending desire to take care and look after them to their best abilities, no matter the struggle, no matter the effort.

Release Date2010-06-24

Charactersd Wang Xingchang

Vote Count84

Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words

A serial adventure writer with problems in his personal life lives out the adventures of his literary hero, King of Adventurers.

Release Date1996-02-10

Charactersd Wai Bok Si / Chow Si Kit

Vote Count55

Guardians of Martial Arts

One day, Master Ma is walking down the street, suddenly he sees the words "Huashan Sect" (华山派) hiding between the green grass. He closes his eyes and hence the duel with different martial arts masters begins.

Release Date2017-11-11

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Old Servant

Vote Count30

Shaolin Kung Fu

A documentary about Shaolin Kung Fu starring Jet Li

Release Date1994-04-14

Charactersd actor

Vote Count1

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.

Release Date1993-09-13

Charactersd Self - Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count148

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Release Date2003-01-26

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count191

Modern Warriors

Over 80 of the world's greatest martial artists demonstrate techniques and discuss philosophy in this fascinating account of the martial arts phenomenon and its increasing global popularity. See rare footage of some of the world's greatest kick boxers. Witness the stars training and analyze their techniques. Learn about competitions such as K-1, the world's most popular martial arts competition. Discover what separates the sports styles and the spiritual style of martial arts.

Release Date2002-08-20

Charactersd Self

Vote Count5

Sly

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

Release Date2023-09-16

Charactersd Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Vote Count208

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).

Release Date2003-01-01

Charactersd Self

Vote Count6

Dragons of the Orient

For martial arts enthusiasts and fans of Jet Li, Yang Ching, and Wang Chun, this historical filmography about the origins of Chinese martial arts, the legendary Shaolin Monastery, and modern kung fu will prove to be an irresistible treat. The documentary is told through two fictional characters, Instructor Wang and Hong Kong sports reporter Ms. Chin Chin, who chance to meet in a park. Ms. Chin Chin is writing a story about the history of martial arts and so Instructor Wang offers to help. Together they visit the Shaolin Monastery and view a weapons demonstration by the monks.

Release Date1988-01-01

Charactersd Self

Vote Count3

Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'

Sylvester Stallone's 90-minute video diary, covering the making of "The Expendables".

Release Date2010-11-14

Charactersd Self

Vote Count14

'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece

Release Date2004-11-30

Charactersd Self

Lucky Way

A tour of the streets of Hong Kong reveals many devotees of a form of Asian mysticism.

Release Date1992-06-26

Charactersd Self

Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

A look at the martial arts and kung fu cinema of Hong Kong

Release Date2003-10-04

Charactersd Self

Abbot Hai Teng of Shaolin

Abbot Hai Teng of Shaolin is a documentary starring Jet Li

Release Date1985-03-05

Charactersd Self

This Is Kung Fu

Documentary featuring scenes of hand-to-hand and combat with weapons.

Release Date1983-01-01

Charactersd Self

Vote Count1

Jet Li: Li-Thal Weapon

Hollywood martial arts star Jet Li is profiled in a series of interviews. In footage from 'The Jay Leno Show' and various Hong Kong television shows, Jet discusses his childhood, fame, fortune and film-making. Also included are clips from 'Lethal Weapon 4'.

Release Date1999-03-04

Charactersd Self

Invincible

The Shadow Men are immortal beings of darkness and destruction. One such Shadow Man, Os (Zane), is confronted by the White Warrior, a being of light, and given the chance to change his ways or die. After the White Warrior bests Os in combat, she opens his heart to the power of love, and charges him to find the warriors who are the representation of the five elements and will save the world.

Release Date2001-11-18

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count28

Voice

Voice

Release Date2012-08-27

Episode Count1

鲁豫有约一日行

Release Date2016-08-26

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Be My Guest

Be My Guest

Release Date2006-06-03

Episode Count1

Nonstop

Franchise where Asian martial art actors Iko Uwais, Madong-seok, Tony Jaa and Jet Li – get together in one movie

Blades of the Guardians

The desert bodyguard Daoma is entrusted by his benefactor Patriarch Mo to escort the mysterious Zhishilang back to Chang'an, and is besieged by the riotous Hu Shang family. Patriarch Mo perishes defending the identity of Daoma as the left primus guard of the sinful family's orphaned baby Xiaoqi that Daoma had risked his life to save so many years ago, all because Zhishilang told him about Xiaoqi's and Daoma's mysterious destinies.

Oriental Hero

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, in the royal court, corrupt ducks were rampant, and foreign powers scrambled to China for economic aggression. Huang Fei-Hong, a martial arts master of Shaolin Temple and has a strong chivalrous spirit, enters a certain city with Ah-gwan and Ah-so. drive into Huang Fei-Hong rescues So-ran and his two younger siblings who are begging on the street from a robber and brings them to their lodgings. Then, he opens a doctor's office, Bojirim, to treat villagers and teach martial arts to young people with aspirations.

Release Date1995-01-28

Jet Li's Shaolin Style

Official documentary made in China of the development of Jet Li. His early martial arts demos and techniques are displayed for the first time here by Jet Li and other top Wu Shu actors, champions & Jet Li's instructors.

Release Date1988-01-01

Lucky Way

A tour of the streets of Hong Kong reveals many devotees of a form of Asian mysticism.

Release Date1992-06-26