Jet Li's Biography


Jet Li, one of the best, if not the best, martial artist in the world. He's got great kung fu skills, a lot of grace, and definitely good looks, not to mention a talent for acting, which puts him above the rest. Here are a few facts about Jet Li. If you have anything else that I can add to this, please let me know. My e-mail address is lilan@oocities.com.


English name: Jet Li
Mandarin name: Li3 Lian2 Jie2
Cantonese name: Lei Lin Git

Date of Birth: April 26, 1963
Place of Birth: Heibei, Beijing,
People's Republic of China
Height: 169cm
Weight: 66Kg


  • 1971 Graduated from Beijing Atheletic School (Martial Course)
  • 1975 Gold Champion of the 3rd China Martial Competition
  • 1977 Gold Champion of the National Martial Competition
  • 1978 Gold Champion of the National Martial Competition
  • 1979 Gold Champion of the 4th China Martial Competition
  • 1974-79 Eight times represents China for guest performance over 40 countries including Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Middle East etc.