Jet Li

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Characters played by Jet Li

Yin Yang — The Expendables (2010)

Martial arts specialist and close-quarters combat expert.

Yin Yang — The Expendables 3 (2014)

Martial arts specialist and close-quarters combat expert on the team.

Yin Yang — The Expendables 2 (2012)

Master martial artist and close-combat specialist bringing discipline and agility to the squad.

Nameless — Hero (2002)

A Qin prefect who approaches the King of Qin after allegedly killing the assassins Sky, Flying Snow, and Broken Sword. He recounts multiple versions of the events, ultimately revealing his mastery of a non-lethal technique. Moved by Broken Sword's philosophy of unification, he abandons the assassination mission and accepts execution to uphold the King's law.

Su — Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)

Su is a Taiwanese intelligence agent who intercepts Anthony Fait's communications and pursues the stolen diamonds, especially the black diamonds. He later joins forces with Fait after Yao Ling kidnaps Vanessa, revealing that he and Yao Ling were former childhood friends and government teammates before Yao Ling betrayed their task force.

Wah Sing Ku — Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)

Ruthless Chinese triad leader seeking to free his father.

The Silent Monk / The Monkey King — The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

The Silent Monk joins Jason Tripitikas, Lu Yan, and Golden Sparrow on their mission and helps train Jason in kung fu. He fights the Jade Warlord, is mortally wounded, and passes the staff to Jason. After the statue is broken, he is revealed to be a clone of the Monkey King, whose release changes the course of the final battle.

The Emperor — Mulan (2020)

Wise and benevolent ruler of China who values honor and filial piety.

Han Sing — Romeo Must Die (2000)

Han Sing is Po's older brother and a former police officer who escapes imprisonment in Hong Kong after learning of Po's murder. He investigates the escalating gang conflict in Oakland, teams up with Trish to uncover the property extortion scheme, kills Kai, confronts Ch'u, and ultimately leaves with Trish.

Danny — Unleashed (2005)

Danny is Bart's abused and highly trained enforcer, raised to attack debtors on command while wearing a metal collar. After Bart is presumed dead, Danny finds refuge with Sam and Victoria, learns ordinary social life and music, recovers the truth about his mother, and ultimately rejects Bart's violent control.

Liu Jian — Kiss of the Dragon (2001)

Liu Jian is a Chinese police officer sent to Paris to assist in the operation against Mister Big. After Richard frames him for two killings, Liu escapes with evidence, exposes the corruption, protects Jessica, and fights through the police station to rescue Isabel. He ultimately defeats Richard with an acupuncture technique.

Rogue — War (2007)

Former CIA assassin turned yakuza operative, secretly Tom Lone in disguise.

Career Overview

Jet Li has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 19 cinematic universes — most prominently Once Upon a Time in China with 4 titles. Signature works include The Expendables, The Expendables 2, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
86
Birth Date
1963-04-26
Birth Place
Beijing, China

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 19 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q159577), public domain (CC0).