Daniel Wu
- Name: Daniel Wu
- Native name: 吴彦祖
- Given name: Wa Ya Nzu
- Also Known as: Daniel Yin-Cho Wu, Daniel N Ng, Daniel N. Wu, Ng Neh Tsu, 吳彥祖
- Nationality: American
- Gender: Male
- Born: September 30, 1974
- Age: 49
Wu attended the Head-Royce School in Oakland, California and later majored in architecture at the University of Oregon. While there, he founded the University of Oregon Wushu club in 1994 and served as the team's first coach. During this time, Wu also took film classes and frequented local theaters, and came to enjoy the works of filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa and Luc Besson, who he describes as "men of vision." Following graduation, Wu traveled in 1997 to Hong Kong to witness the handover of Hong Kong, with no intention of taking on a movie career. At the suggestion of his sister, Wu began modeling. Four months later, film director Yonfan, after seeing Wu featured in a clothing ad at an MTR station, approached Wu about starring in an upcoming movie.
Wu maintains residences in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Oakland, California. He continues to actively train in wushu as well as other martial arts.
On April 6, 2010, Wu married American model Lisa Selesner in South Africa. Their daughter, Raven, was born in June 2013.
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Screenwriter & Director
Title | Rating |
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The Heavenly Kings | 0.0 |
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Jie Mi
Chinese Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Caught in Time
Chinese Movie, 2020,
Zhang Xun
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Wished
Chinese Movie, 2017,
Wu Yan Zu
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Sky On Fire
Chinese Movie, 2016,
Zong Tian Bao
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Go Away Mr. Tumor!
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Doctor Liang
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
I Am Somebody
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Wu Yan Zu
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 2
Hong Kong Movie, 2014,
Kevin Fong
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Overheard 3
Hong Kong Movie, 2014,
Joe / A'Zu
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
That Demon Within
Hong Kong Movie, 2014,
Dave Wong
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Control
Hong Kong Movie, 2013,
Mark
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Armour of God 3: Chinese Zodiac
Hong Kong Movie, 2012,
[Hospital Doctor]
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Tai Chi Hero
Chinese Movie, 2012,
"Mad Monk"
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Tai Chi Zero
Chinese Movie, 2012,
"Mad Monk"
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
The Last Supper
Chinese Movie, 2012,
Xiang Yu
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Inseparable
Hong Kong Movie, 2012,
Li Yue
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
The Great Magician
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Captain Cai
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Overheard 2
Hong Kong Movie, 2011,
Joe Szema
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Beginning of the Great Revival
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Hu Shi
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Don't Go Breaking My Heart 1
Hong Kong Movie, 2011,
Kevin Fong
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Triple Tap
Hong Kong Movie, 2010,
Chong 'Jerry' Tze-wai
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Hot Summer Days
Hong Kong Movie, 2010,
[Sushi Master]
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Jump
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Cosmetic Surgeon
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
Like a Dream
Taiwanese Movie, 2009,
Mike
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Overheard
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Max Lam / Lin Yi Xiang
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Shinjuku Incident
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
A'Jie
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Blood Brothers
Chinese Movie, 2007,
A'Fung
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Protege
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
Nick / A'Li
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Ming Ming
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
“D”
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
The Banquet
Chinese Movie, 2006,
Crown Prince Wu Luan
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Rob B Hood
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
Daniel
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
The Heavenly Kings
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
McDull, the Alumni
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
Second Gangster
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Everlasting Regret
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Kang Ming Xun
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Drink-Drank-Drunk
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Mike / Michael
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Divergence
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Koo
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
House of Fury
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Jason
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Beyond Our Ken
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Ken
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
New Police Story
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Joe Kwan
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
The Twins Effect 2
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Wei Liao
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
One Nite in Mongkok
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Roy / Lai Fu
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Enter the Phoenix
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Georgie Hung
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Magic Kitchen
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Kevin
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
Hidden Track
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Officer A'Wen
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Night Corridor
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Sam Yuen / Hung
(Main Role)
|
5.3
|
Love Undercover 2: Love Mission
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Qu Hoi Wen
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Naked Weapon
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Jack Chen
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Devil Face, Angel Heart
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Lon / Michael
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Princess D
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
“Joker”
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Love Undercover
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Qu Hoi Wen
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Beauty and the Breast
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Harper
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
The Peeping
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Calvin
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Peony Pavilion
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Xing Zhi Gang
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Beijing Rocks
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Michael Wu
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Born Wild
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Tide Ho
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Cop on a Mission
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Mike
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Hit Team
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Inspector Chung Chai
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Headlines
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Peter Wong
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Undercover Blues
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
Joe Wong
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
2000 AD
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
Benny
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Purple Storm
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Todd Nguyen / Zhou Shijie
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Gen X Cops
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Jie 'Kit' Shao
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Gorgeous
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
[Photographer's assistant]
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
City of Glass
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
David Hui
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Bishonen
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
Sam Fai
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
“Big Head”
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
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The Popcorn Show Season 2
Hong Kong TV Show, 2023, 29 eps
(Ep. 14)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Chef Nic Season 5
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Dream House
Chinese TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
A Date with Lu Yu
Chinese TV Show, 2002, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
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