Jet Li

Jet Li, born Li Lianjie on April 26, 1963, in Beijing, China, is a renowned martial artist, actor, and philanthropist. He began training in wushu at the age of eight and quickly became a national champion, winning his first national championship for the Beijing Wushu Team at the age of eleven.

He retired from competitive wushu at eighteen and transitioned to a successful career in film. Jet Li made his film debut in 1982 with the movie Shaolin Temple, which was a massive hit and catapulted him to stardom in East Asia.

He continued to star in many successful films, including the Once Upon a Time in China series, Fist of Legend, and Hero. His first role in a non-Chinese film was as a villain in Lethal Weapon 4 in 1998, and he later starred in Hollywood films such as Romeo Must Die, Kiss of the Dragon, and The Expendables series.

Full Name	Jet Li
Other Name	Li Lianjie
Gender	Male
Occupation	Martial Artist/Actor/Philanthropist/Film Producer/Director
Date of Birth	26-April-1963 (63 years)
Birth Year	1963
Birth Location	Beijing, China

Jet Li has been married twice. His first marriage was to Huang Qiuyan, a fellow wushu athlete, from 1987 to 1990. They have two daughters, Si and Taimi. In 1999, he married actress Nina Li Chi, and they have two daughters, Jane and Jada. Despite his tough on-screen persona, Jet Li is known for being a devoted family man and has often spoken about the importance of his family in his life.

Throughout his career, Jet Li has received numerous awards and accolades. He has won a Golden Horse Award, a Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award, a Hong Kong Film Award, and a Shanghai Film Critics Award.

His films have grossed millions worldwide, making him one of the most successful martial arts stars of his generation.

In addition to his film career, Jet Li is also known for his philanthropic work. He founded the One Foundation, which focuses on disaster relief and children's welfare.