Jing Wu

Actor, Producer, Executive

Birthdate: April 3, 1974 (52 Years Old)

Birthplace: Beijing, China

Wu Jing is one of China’s most successful movie stars and martial artists and has starred in several mainland Chinese blockbusters. Discovered by martial arts fight choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, Wu was first cast in the Hong Kong action movie, Tai Chi Boxer (1996). Wu’s breakthrough happened with Wilson Yip’s Hong Kong cop thriller, SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005), opposite all-stars Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, and Simon Yam; a decade later, Wu co-starred in the long-delayed, Yip-produced sequel, SPL II: A Time for Consequences (2015), with Tony Jaa, Simon Yam, and Louis Koo, and grossing a strong $90 million worldwide. Wu starred in more Hong Kong action hits including Fatal Contact (2006), Twins Mission (2007), Invisible Target (2007), and Fatal Move (2008). Wu’s Hollywood debut was in the Rob Cohen-directed sequel with Brendan Fraser and Jet Li, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), grossing a powerful $403 million global gross for Universal Pictures. Wu Jing’s debut as a director-star was Legendary Assassin (2008), with Nicky Li as the fight choreographer. Wu soon followed, after two back-to-back movies with genre specialist director Jeffrey Lau, with another all-star vehicle with the China-Hong Kong co-production directed by Benny Chan, Shaolin (2011), co-starring Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan, and Fan Bingbing. Wu’s greatest triumph to date was as director-star of a pair of sensational hits--Wolf Warrior (2015), with Scott Adkins and Yu Nan, and Wolf Warrior 2 (2017), which Wu also co-wrote and produced, with Celina Jade, Frank Grillo, Hans Zhang, and grossing $874 million, making it the highest-grossing non-English film of all time until 2021—when Wu appeared as star of The Battle of Lake Changjin, a highly controversial Korean War-set epic co-directed by Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, and Dante Lam, and earning a stunning $913 million globally; it spawned a sequel (also commissioned by the Chinese Communist Party’s film propaganda division), The Battle of Lake Changjin II (2022), again co-directed by Chen, Hark, and Lam, and earning $626 million. Wu Jing’s name became synonymous with blockbusters, including another hit series, the science fiction epic directed by Frant Gwo, The Wandering Earth (2019), based on Liu Cixin’s story, and tallying a stunning $700 million gross; the film’s unexpected success triggered a prequel, The Wandering Earth 2 (2023), starring Andy Lau and grossing $604 million. Wu directed and starred in the segment titled Windriders in the Chinese anthology movie, My Country, My Parents (2021), set during the 1942 Second Sino-Japanese War. Wu Jing returned to co-starring in a Hollywood-produced movie in Warner Bros.’ The Meg 2: The Trench (2023), directed by Ben Wheatley and starring Jason Statham, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, and Cliff Curtis.

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Facts

Personal life

Wu Jing was born and raised in Beijing by his parents. His father, like his grandfather, was a martial artist and sent Wu to Beijing Wushu Academy at six years old. Wu married Xie Nan in 2013; the couple has one child. Wu’s height is 5’ 9”.

Known For

Blades of the Guardians

(2026)

Meg 2: The Trench

Jiuming Zhang (2023)

Ride On

Chen Yuanwei (2023)

The Wandering Earth II

Liu Peiqiang (2023)

Water Gate Bridge

Wu Qianli (2022)

Jing Wu Movies

Actor

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2023 |
The Wandering Earth II
The Wandering Earth II
2023
Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Humans built huge engines on the surface of the earth to find a new home. But the road to the universe is perilous. In order to save earth, young people once again have to step forward to start a race against time for life and death.
asLiu Peiqiang
2023 |
Ride On
Ride On
2023
Action, Comedy, Drama, Family
A washed-up stuntman and his stunt horse become an overnight social media sensation when their real-life fight with debt collectors goes viral.
asChen Yuanwei
2023 |
Meg 2: The Trench
Meg 2: The Trench
2023
Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A research team's journey into the depths of the ocean turns into chaos when a mining operation forces them into a battle for survival, facing off against Megalodons and relentless environmental marauders.
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asJiuming Zhang
2022 |
Water Gate Bridge
Water Gate Bridge
2022
Action, Drama, History, War
Sequel to "The Battle at Lake Changjin". Follows the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers on a new task, and now their battlefield is a crucial bridge on the retreat route of American troops.
asWu Qianli
2021 |
The Battle at Lake Changjin
The Battle at Lake Changjin
2021
Action, Drama, History, War
In the fierce battlefield in the midst of the harsh weather conditions, Wu Qian Li and Wu Wan Li, two brothers soldier including the brave Chinese soldiers must fight together and find a way to cope with the invasion of US forces.
asWu Qianli
2021 |
My Country, My Parents
My Country, My Parents
2021
Drama
Included as the third installment of "National Day Celebration" trilogy with My People, My Country (2019) and My People, My Homeland (2020), My Country, My Parents focuses on four Chinese families in four different eras. Combined with 4 stories, through the perspective of "home" ... Read all
asMa Renxing
2019 |
My People, My Country
My People, My Country
2019
Drama, History
An anthology film consist of 7 short stories directed by several different directors, which are based on 7 moments since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
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asChen Dongdong (Adult)
2019 |
The Wandering Earth
The Wandering Earth
2019
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
With the sun dying out, a group of brave astronauts set out to find new planet for the whole human race.
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asLiu Peiqiang
2019 |
The Climbers
The Climbers
2019
Action, Adventure, Drama, History
The four members of the China Everest Climbing Commando confront the most difficult mount. The first four failures have cost them too much physical strength until the wind and snow stop the gap.
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asFang Wuzhou
2019 |
Looking Up
Looking Up
2019
Drama
When his space shuttle flight has an accident, an astronaut remembers the lessons his father taught him growing up.
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asPan Wanli
2017 |
Wolf Warrior 2
Wolf Warrior 2
2017
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War
China's deadliest special forces operative settles into a quiet life on the sea. When sadistic mercenaries begin targeting nearby civilians, he must leave his newfound peace behind and return to his duties as a soldier and protector.
asLeng Feng
2016 |
Kill Zone 2
Kill Zone 2
2016
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
While undercover officer Kit is taken prisoner by the syndicate, he befriends his keeper and discovers an organ trafficking ring.
asChan Chi-Kit
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The Sacrificeas Guan Lei
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as Assassin
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as Dao Ma

Director

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2021 |
My Country, My Parents
My Country, My Parents
2021
Drama
Included as the third installment of "National Day Celebration" trilogy with My People, My Country (2019) and My People, My Homeland (2020), My Country, My Parents focuses on four Chinese families in four different eras. Combined with 4 stories, through the perspective of "home" ... Read all
2017 |
Wolf Warrior 2
Wolf Warrior 2
2017
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War
China's deadliest special forces operative settles into a quiet life on the sea. When sadistic mercenaries begin targeting nearby civilians, he must leave his newfound peace behind and return to his duties as a soldier and protector.

Writer

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2017 |
Wolf Warrior 2
Wolf Warrior 2
2017
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War
China's deadliest special forces operative settles into a quiet life on the sea. When sadistic mercenaries begin targeting nearby civilians, he must leave his newfound peace behind and return to his duties as a soldier and protector.

Facts About Jing Wu

The Eyes Have It: Wu Jing, although being a brilliant martial artist, is near-sighted, and has been known to unintentionally punch his opposing players in the face during filming. AKA: Wu has also gone by the screen name, Jacky Wu. Celebrity: Wu Jing is ranked as one of China’s most profitable movie actors, and has also ranked at the top of Forbes China Celebrity 100 list. Savior: While starring in the science fiction movie, The Wandering Earth, Wu learned that the production was about to shut down for lack of funding; he stepped in and personally provided the needed funding to finish the film, which went to earn a spectacular box-office return of $700 million and spawned a sequel.

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