Jet Li - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 26, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Beijing, China |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Renowned for his mastery in martial arts and for starring in a number of blockbuster martial arts films such as "Once Upon a Time in China" series, "Hero," "Fist of Legend," and Hollywood movies like "Lethal Weapon 4" and "The Expendables". |
Intro
Jet Li is a Chinese martial artist, actor, film producer, and retired Wushu champion, widely recognized for his roles in martial arts and action films both in China and Hollywood.
Early Life & Background
Jet Li was born in Beijing, China, and began training in Wushu, a Chinese martial art, at a very young age. He won his first national championship for the Beijing Wushu Team at age 11 and later became a five-time national Wushu champion of China.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Wong Fei-hung in the 'Once Upon a Time in China' film series (1991–1993)
- Breakthrough international role in 'Lethal Weapon 4' (1998)
- Starred in 'Romeo Must Die' (2000)
- Lead role in 'Hero' (2002), nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards
- Lead role in 'Fearless' (2006)
- Appeared alongside Jackie Chan in 'The Forbidden Kingdom' (2008)
- Starred in 'The Expendables' film series (2010–2014)
Trivia
- Jet Li's birth name is Li Lianjie.
- He retired from competition Wushu at the age of 19 due to injury.
- He is a naturalized Singaporean citizen.
- He established the One Foundation, a charitable organization based in China.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jet Li?
Jet Li is 62 years old.
When was Jet Li born?
Jet Li was born the 26 April 1963.
Where is Jet Li from?
Beijing, China.
On His Birth-Day
About April 26th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: Jet Li, a renowned Chinese martial artist and actor, was born. He would go on to become a global action movie star, known for films like 'Once Upon a Time in China' and 'The Forbidden Kingdom', and significantly influence martial arts cinema worldwide.
- Day of the week: April 26th, 1963 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March
- #1 UK song: How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers
- Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti
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