Wu Jing (actor)

Wu Jing, also known as Jacky Wu, (Chinese: 吴京; pinyin: Wú Jīng; born 3 April 1974) is a Chinese actor, director and martial artist best known for his roles in various martial arts films such as Tai Chi Boxer, Fatal Contact, the Sha Po Lang films, and as Leng Feng in Wolf Warrior, its sequel Wolf Warrior 2, and most recently The Battle at Lake Changjin.[3] Wu Jing is one of the most profitable actors in China and his movies are often the highest grossed films in China and around the world. Wu ranked first on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2019[4] and 23rd in 2020.[5]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wu.

Wu Jing
吴京
Jing Wu
Wu Jing on the set of Wolf Warrior 2
Born (1974-04-03) 3 April 1974
Beijing, China
Other namesJing Wu
Jacky Wu
Alma materBeijing Sport University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • martial artist
Years active1995–present
AgentGold Typhoon
Spouse
Xie Nan
​
(m. 2014)​
[1][2]
Children2
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese吴京
Traditional Chinese吳京

Career

In April 1995, Wu was spotted by martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, Wu played Hawkman / Jackie in 1996 film Tai Chi Boxer, his first Hong Kong film debut. Since then Wu has appeared in numerous mainland Chinese wuxia television series. He also worked with choreographer and director Lau Kar-leung in 2003 film Drunken Monkey.[6] Wu achieved success in Hong Kong action cinema for his role as a vicious assassin in 2005 film SPL: Sha Po Lang.[7]

In 2006, Wu continued his move into Hong Kong cinema by starring in the film Fatal Contact.[8] Wu is the male lead in 2007 film Twins Mission, starring the Twins duo.[9] He also worked on the police action film Invisible Target which was released in July 2007.[10]

In March 2008, Wu made his directorial debut, alongside action choreographer Nicky Li, on his film Legendary Assassin.[11] Wu played the Assassin in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor his American film debut.[12]

Wu played Jing Neng in 2011 martial arts film Shaolin alongside Nicholas Tse, Andy Lau and Jackie Chan. Wu reprised a different role as Chan Chi-kit in the 2015 Hong Kong action film SPL II: A Time for Consequences.[13]

Wu directed and starred in the action war film Wolf Warrior and its 2017 sequel Wolf Warrior 2. The latter film has become a hit at the Chinese summer box office and became the highest-grossing film in China.[14]

In 2019, Wu starred in hit film The Wandering Earth, based on a novella of the same name by Liu Cixin. When he discovered that the production team lacked funds to complete the film, he invested his own money to make up for the shortfall.[15] The film ended up grossing $700 million worldwide, including $691 million in China but only 9 million for the rest of the world combined.[16] It became China's third highest-grossing film of all time,[17] 2019's third highest-grossing film worldwide,[18] the second highest-grossing non-English film to date, and one of the top 20 highest-grossing science fiction films to date.

Personal life

Wu Jing and Xie Nan's relationship began in 2012 and they got married in 2014. On 25 August 2014, Wu Jing's wife gave birth to a son Wu Suowei (吴所谓) (also named as Wu You (吴滺)).[19][20] On 24 September 2018, they had a second son Wu Lü (吴律).

Filmography
Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
1996Tai Chi Boxer功夫小子闖情關Young Xuewen
2001The Legend of Zu蜀山傳Lian Xing[21]
2003Drunken Monkey醉猴Chan Chiud
2005SPL: Sha Po Lang殺破狼Jack
2006A Foreign Luck天上掉餡餅Liuliu[22]
Fatal Contact黑拳Kong Ko
2007Twins Mission雙子神偷Lau Hay / Lau San
Invisible Target男兒本色Tien Yeng-seng
2008Fatal Move奪師Lok Tin-hung[23]
L for Love L for Lies我的最愛MichaelCameo
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor木乃伊 3: 龍的詛咒Assassin #1
Legendary Assassin狼牙Bo Tong-lamAlso director
2009Kung Fu Cyborg機器俠K-88[24]
2010Just Another Pandora's Box越光寶盒Chief guardCameo
City Under Siege全城戒備Sun Hao[25]
Wind Blast西風烈Yang Xiaoming (Shepherd)[26]
Love Tactics爱情 36 计Wu JielunCameo
2011Shaolin新少林寺JingNeng
Magic to Win开心魔法Bi Yewu (Fire Magician)[27]
2013Badges of Fury不二神探Insurance managerCameo
2014The Breakup Guru分手大师Wu JingCameo
2015Wolf Warrior战狼Leng FengAlso director
SPL II: A Time For Consequences殺破狼 2Chan Chi-kit
2016Call of Heroes危城Cheung Yik[28]
A Chinese Odyssey Part Three大话西游 3 Tang Sanzang [29]
2017Wolf Warrior 2战狼 2Leng FengAlso director
Gong Shou Dao功守道Master Jing[30]
2018 The Faces of My Gene 祖宗十九代 Mei Banfa [31]
2019 The Wandering Earth 流浪地球 Liu Peiqiang [32]
The Climbers攀登者Fang Wuzhou [33][34]
My People, My Country我和我的祖国[35]
2020The Sacrifice金刚川Guan Lei
2021 The Battle at Lake Changjin长津湖Wu Qianli
My Country, My Parents我和我的父辈Ma RenxingAlso the director of Part 1: Windriders
2022 The Battle at Lake Changjin II长津湖之水门桥Wu Qianli
2023 The Wandering Earth 2流浪地球2Liu Peiqiang
Ride On龙马精神Yuanjie
Meg 2: The Trench巨齿鲨2：深渊Jiuming[36]
2023Ping Pong: The Triumph中国乒乓之绝地反击Da Li

Television series
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
1997Master of Tai Chi太极宗師Yang Yuqian
1998Xin Shuihu Houzhuan新水滸後傳Ximen Jinge
The New Shaolin Temple新少林寺Jueyuan
1999Legend of Dagger Li小李飛刀A'fei[37]
2000Love in the Turbulent Times亂世桃花Pei Yuanqing
The Bigwig大人物Yang Fan
Cema Xiao Xifeng策马啸西风Meng Xinghun[38]
2001Xin Tian Can Bian新天蚕变Yun Feiyang
Huangshang Dubuqi皇上对不起Qianlong Emperor
Da Qinchai Zhi Huangcheng Shenying大钦差皇城神鹰Qi Yun'ao
2002Shaolin King of Martial Arts少林武王Tanzhi[39]
Jiangshan Weizhong江山為重Hongli / Chen Bangguo[40]
Southern Shaolin南少林Fang Shiyu[41]
2003A Chinese Ghost Story倩女幽魂Zhuge Liuyun[42]
36th Chamber of Southern Shaolin南少林三十六房Fang Shiyu[43]
2004Jiangshan Ernü Jiduo Qing江山儿女几多情Emperor[44]
I Have Eyes Only for You誰爲我心動Bai Xiangfei
2005Wudang II武当IIZhang Wuji[45]
Gushangzao Shi Qian鼓上蚤时迁Shi Qian[46]
2012I'm a Special Soldier II我是特种兵2He Chenguang[47]

Accolades
YearAwardCategoryNominated workRef.
201522nd Beijing College Student Film FestivalBest Directorial DebutWolf Warriors [48]
1st Jackie Chan Action Movie AwardsBest Actor [49]
20172nd Golden Crane AwardWolf Warrior 2 [50]
Best Director
5th China Britain Film Festival [51]
4th Silk Road Film Festival Outstanding Achievement Award [52]
14th Guangzhou Student Film FestivalMost Popular Director [53]
Most Popular Actor
201823rd Huading AwardsBest Director [54]
4th Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards [55]
Best Actor
34th Hundred Flowers Awards Best Actor [56]
17th Huabiao Awards Outstanding Actor [57]

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