Daniel Wu

Daniel Wu

1974-09-30 Berkeley, California, USA 87 Credits

Biography

Daniel Wu Neh-Tsu (Chinese: 吳彥祖; born September 30, 1974) is a Hong Kong actor and filmmaker. He is known as a "flexible and distinctive" leading actor in the Chinese language film industry. Since his film debut in 1998, he has been featured in over 60 films. A three-time Golden Horse Award winner, he starred in the AMC martial arts drama series Into the Badlands and the Disney+ wuxia action comedy American Born Chinese. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Wu, licensed under CC-...

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Love Hurts

Love Hurts

2025

as Alvin "Knuckles" Gable

5.9
Acting

A realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brothe...

Decoded

Decoded

2024

as Rong Xiaolai

6.0
Acting

In the 1940s, the world was in turmoil, and it was crucial to decipher the enemy's communication codes in a timely and accurate manner. Rong Jinzhen h...

Ground of Honor: Rondo

Ground of Honor: Rondo

2023

as Alpha

7.5
Acting

A short film in the PUBG universe. Two teams, two leaders. Time to face their destiny in Rondo, where honor, strategy, and sacrifice converge.

Reminiscence

Reminiscence

2021

as Saint Joe

6.6
Acting

Nicolas Bannister, a rugged and solitary veteran living in a near-future Miami flooded by rising seas, is an expert in a dangerous occupation: he offe...

Caught in Time

Caught in Time

2020

as Falcon Zhang

6.4
Acting

Based on real life events from the 1990s, a ruthless gang manages to pull off several high risk – high reward heists, meticulously planned out and exe...

No. 7 Cherry Lane

No. 7 Cherry Lane

2019

as Baron Louis (voice)

4.8
Acting

Set in Hong Kong in 1967 — a time of complex politics when it was still a British colony — No. 7 Cherry Lane revolves around a love triangle between a...

Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider

2018

as Lu Ren

6.4
Acting

Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where ...

Geostorm

Geostorm

2017

as Cheng Long

6.1
Acting

After an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world's leaders came together to create an intricate network of satellit...

Wished

Wished

2017

as Daniel Li

6.9
Acting

An insurance salesman's life is going nowhere after he breaks up with his girlfriend. One day, an offbeat lady claiming to be a Goddess with magical p...

Sky on Fire

Sky on Fire

2016

as Tinbo

6.0
Acting

The chief security officer at a top-secret medical facility finds himself caught in an explosive battle when a young thief and his accomplices steal a...

Warcraft

Warcraft

2016

as Gul'dan (Wizard)

6.4
Acting

The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home ...

Go Away Mr. Tumor

Go Away Mr. Tumor

2015

as Doctor Liang

6.3
Acting

A young woman begins to live life to the fullest when she receives a diagnosis of cancer.

I Am Somebody

I Am Somebody

2015

as Daniel Wu

5.9
Acting

A young man travels from his hometown to Hengdian, the place where the country's biggest movies are filmed. Like many others, his dream is to become a...

Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2

Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2

2014

as Fang Qihong

5.7
Acting

Two former lovers find themselves irresistibly drawn back together — despite the fact that each of them is engaged to someone else.

A Rose Reborn

A Rose Reborn

2014

as Mr. Lu

5.3
Acting

A brilliant young CEO from London contemplates the possibility of selling his invention to a mysterious Chinese billionaire. Before actually meeting h...

Overheard 3

Overheard 3

2014

as Joe

5.8
Acting

Law was a chauffeur for the rural tycoon Luk, and he was jailed for killing a major land owner in a car accident. It was rumored that Luk was behind t...

That Demon Within

That Demon Within

2014

as Dave Wong

5.6
Acting

By a strange twist of fate, dutiful Hong Kong policeman Dan saves the life of the leader of a violent gang of armed robbers. When they commit another...

Control

Control

2013

as Mark

5.4
Acting

Mark, a man who commits perjury for his company in order to help his mother. However, he meets a mysterious person who threatens him and forces him to...

Control

Control

2013

Producer

5.4
Producing

Mark, a man who commits perjury for his company in order to help his mother. However, he meets a mysterious person who threatens him and forces him to...

Europa Report

Europa Report

2013

as William Xu

6.3
Acting

A crew of international astronauts are sent on a private mission to Jupiter's fourth moon.

Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac

2012

as Hospital Doctor

6.2
Acting

Asian Hawk leads a mercenary team to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, the bronze heads of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals whic...

The Man with the Iron Fists

The Man with the Iron Fists

2012

as Poison Dagger

5.5
Acting

In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.

Tai Chi Hero

Tai Chi Hero

2012

as Mad Monk

6.2
Acting

Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now b...

Tai Chi Hero

Tai Chi Hero

2012

Co-Executive Producer

6.2
Producing

Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now b...

Tai Chi Zero

Tai Chi Zero

2012

Co-Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arriv...

The Last Supper

The Last Supper

2012

as Xiang Yu

6.2
Acting

The story of two warring generals fighting for control of China at the end of the Qin Dynasty.

Inseparable

Inseparable

2012

as Li

6.0
Acting

A troubled engineer faces pressure at work and problems at home with his moody wife. American expat Chuck, rescues him from the brink of despair and b...

The Great Magician

The Great Magician

2011

as Captain Tsai

6.1
Acting

In the years after the Revolution, China broken up into fiefdoms held by warlords, who are busy fighting each other. One warlord has imprisoned a girl...

Overheard 2

Overheard 2

2011

as Joe Szema

6.5
Acting

Manson Law, a celebrated stockbroker in Hong Kong, is injured in a car accident. The police, led by Inspector Jack Ho, discovers a military surveillan...

Beginning of the Great Revival

Beginning of the Great Revival

2011

as Hu Shi

4.6
Acting

A chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

2011

as Fang Qihong

6.3
Acting

A typical story of the classic romantic triangle, where one person ends up having to choose between two others. This time, it is set against a backdro...

Triple Tap

Triple Tap

2010

as Inspector Jerry Chong

6.3
Acting

Champion competitive marksman Ken comes across an armored van robbery. He sees a policeman held hostage and shoots and kills four of the robbers. One ...

Like a Dream

Like a Dream

2010

as Max

4.8
Acting

While on a business trip in Shanghai, a man sees a woman he has had recurring dreams of.

Red Earth

Red Earth

2010

Acting

In a hotel room, a man is waiting for a mysterious woman, with whom he would watch the sunset. However, as he is stood up, the sun never goes down, sc...

Hot Summer Days

Hot Summer Days

2010

as Sushi Master

5.9
Acting

In "Hot Summer Days" a hot summer heat wave engulfs the Chinese territory, while the movie covers the lives of various characters during that time. Th...

Quattro Hong Kong

Quattro Hong Kong

2010

Acting

Four short films by four Hong Kong directors.

Jump

Jump

2009

as Doctor

4.8
Acting

Aspiring dancer Phoenix lives in the countryside with her father, but she's got her eyes set on farther places. Jumping at the chance to move to shiny...

Overheard

Overheard

2009

as Max Lam

6.9
Acting

The story revolves around three members of a police surveillance squad conducting an investigation into a financial investment group involved in crimi...

Shinjuku Incident

Shinjuku Incident

2009

as Jie

6.7
Acting

A simple Chinese immigrant wages a perilous war against one of the most powerful criminal organizations on the planet.

Skate First

Skate First

2009

Acting

Made in Hong Kong by Hong Kong skateboarders, representing our home, music and street culture.

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

2007

as Feng

5.3
Acting

Three best friends who are barely getting by as fishermen seek their fate in 1930s Shanghai. Upon arriving in the bustling city, the naïve trio gradua...

Protégé

Protégé

2007

as Nick

6.8
Acting

A special agent has for 8 years been deep undercover in Asia's lucrative organized crime trade as he plays protégé to one of the key players, Banker. ...

Ming Ming

Ming Ming

2006

as 阿D

5.2
Acting

Ming Ming is a 21st Century martial arts princess and lady Robin Hood who steals for love. Her Prince Charming is D, a maverick fighter and irresistib...

Rob-B-Hood

Rob-B-Hood

2006

as Daniel

7.0
Acting

For never-do-well compulsive gambler Fong, there's only one thing more fearsome than debtors at his doorstep - having to coax a crying baby. But what ...

The Banquet

The Banquet

2006

as Crown Prince Wu Luan

6.2
Acting

Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him an...

The Heavenly Kings

The Heavenly Kings

2006

as Daniel Wu

6.0
Acting

Mockumentary about Hong Kong boy band Alive.

The Heavenly Kings

The Heavenly Kings

2006

Director, Writer

6.0
Directing Writing

Mockumentary about Hong Kong boy band Alive.

McDull, the Alumni

McDull, the Alumni

2006

as Hijacker #2

5.0
Acting

In McDull, the Alumni, our protagonist has grown up. He is no longer the little boy who banters with his mates at school. How he wishes he could just ...

Magic & Me

Magic & Me

2006

as Self

Acting

Magic & Me is a Hong Kong Documentary starring Jackie Chan

Everlasting Regret

Everlasting Regret

2005

as Kang Ming Xun

5.5
Acting

A person's life is destined to be shorter than that of a city. Having spent her whole life in Shanghai, Qiyao has her moments of prosperity and her fa...

Drink-Drank-Drunk

Drink-Drank-Drunk

2005

as Michael / 'Michel'

5.1
Acting

A romantic comedy, the film is about Siu Min, a Budweiser girl who takes pity on Michael (Daniel), an ethnic Chinese restaurateur from France drinking...

Divergence

Divergence

2005

as Koo

6.5
Acting

A cop, a lawyer, and an assassin cross paths after the murder of a federal witness and the kidnapping of a famous pop star.

House of Fury

House of Fury

2005

as Jason

6.5
Acting

Teddy Yu is a former secret agent turned chiropractor who thought he left his past behind. He teaches martial arts to his two kids. However, his past ...

DragonBlade : The Legend of Lang

DragonBlade : The Legend of Lang

2005

as Hung Lang

4.6
Acting

A town is attacked by a deadly creature, it can only be stopped with the Dragon Blade. The one person who knows where the blade is won't tell Lang, an...

Beyond Our Ken

Beyond Our Ken

2004

as Ken

6.0
Acting

A month after Wai Ming broke up with Ken, she finds nude pictures of her on his website. To get back at him, she teams up with his new girlfriend.

New Police Story

New Police Story

2004

as Joe Kwan

7.2
Acting

Sent into a drunken tailspin when his entire unit is killed by a gang of thrill-seeking punks, disgraced Hong Kong police inspector Wing needs help fr...

The Twins Effect II

The Twins Effect II

2004

as High Priest Wei Liao

5.2
Acting

Set in Flower Capital, a land ruled by an Evil Queen. All men in the kingdom are slaves to women. However, a prophecy foretells that one day, the Star...

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

2004

as Bak Mei

5.9
Acting

A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief and a French artist on a worldwide adventure that they can circle the globe in 80 days.

One Nite in Mongkok

One Nite in Mongkok

2004

as Lai-fu

6.9
Acting

A gangster's son is accidentally killed during a drunken dispute with a rival gang, and Officer Milo's task force is assigned to the case. He soon lea...

Enter the Phoenix

Enter the Phoenix

2004

as Georgie Hung Chi-Kit

6.3
Acting

Georgie Hung is handsome, stylish and charming but he hides a secret that his old-fashion father, Hung who is a Triad leader, can never forgive. He ha...

Magic Kitchen

Magic Kitchen

2004

as Kevin

4.5
Acting

Yau is on the lookout for love in modern day Hong Kong in spite of her family curse.

Miss Du Shi Niang

Miss Du Shi Niang

2003

as Ken Li

2.5
Acting
Hidden Track

Hidden Track

2003

as Man

6.2
Acting

Pu Pu is dumped by her boyfriend whom she loves. Before she moves out, she asks to listen to "their song" just one more time, that is the hidden track...

Night Corridor

Night Corridor

2003

as Sam Yuen

4.7
Acting

When Sam searches for answers in the mysterious accident that has befallen his twin, he soon wonders if anyone close to him can be trusted.

Love Undercover 2: Love Mission

Love Undercover 2: Love Mission

2003

as Au Hoi Man

4.8
Acting

The Crime Investigation Department is assigned to protect a princess-consort coming from the Republic of Puerto Risi. They arrange a fantastic trip to...

Naked Weapon

Naked Weapon

2002

as Jack Chen

6.8
Acting

A mysterious woman, known as Madame M, kidnaps forty pre-teen girls and transports them to a remote island to train them as the most deadly assassins....

Devil Face, Angel Heart

Devil Face, Angel Heart

2002

as Lon / Michael

5.4
Acting

Lon is an assassin who is deformed. The only man he can trust is his brother, Kwan. When Lon kills a police officer, the officer's partner tries to go...

Princess D

Princess D

2002

as Joker

7.4
Acting

Joker is a computer programmer working on a 3-D adventure game starring a virtual idol. Stuck for inspiration, he ends up finding it in Ling, a barten...

The Peeping

The Peeping

2002

as Calvin

4.9
Acting

Private detective Calvin is hired to tape the sex life of a female politician Kwai Fung Ming, but falls for her instead. He decides to help her count...

Love Undercover

Love Undercover

2002

as Au Hoi Man

6.8
Acting

A young policewoman is picked for an undercover job--getting close enough to a gangster's son so that she can plant a microphone at a table where the ...

Beauty and the Breast

Beauty and the Breast

2002

as Harper

3.4
Acting

Mario works in an ointment company. He spends most of his time flirting with office girls or sucking up to the boss's son. The moment he catches sight...

Peony Pavilion

Peony Pavilion

2001

as Xing Zhi Gang

6.7
Acting

In 1930s Suzhou, the fifth wife of an opium-addicted aristocrat, her husband's female cousin, and a handsome instructor develop an intense relationshi...

Beijing Rocks

Beijing Rocks

2001

as Michael Wu

6.3
Acting

A rock and roll story that portrays the decay of political and cultural lacunae that have separated China and Hong Kong for so long.

Born Wild

Born Wild

2001

as Tide Ho

5.0
Acting

Upon discovering that his estranged twin brother Lok has died, Joe's investigation of Lok's troubled past sends him to the world of underground boxing...

Cop on a Mission

Cop on a Mission

2001

as Mike

6.5
Acting

Mike, a cop who is becoming increasingly frustrated with his tiresome job with little benefits, whilst the criminals live a life of luxury. He is offe...

Hit Team

Hit Team

2001

as Inspector Chau Chung

7.3
Acting

An undercover cop badly injured in a raid is blamed for the raid's failure and thrown out of the police department. His injuries result in his being p...

Headlines

Headlines

2001

as Peter Wong

Acting

A rookie reporter is trying to overcome his lack of experience. An uptight reporter is seeking to find the good in people, and willing to forgive and ...

Hong Kong Superstars

Hong Kong Superstars

2001

as Self

Acting

Hong Kong Superstars is a documentary

Undercover Blues

Undercover Blues

2000

as Joe Wong

5.0
Acting

Undercover cops go to Malaysia to unearth the fate of their colleague.

2000 AD

2000 AD

2000

as Benny

6.3
Acting

The Y2K Bug. Real Warfare vs Electronic Gaming. Peter Tong, a carefree Hong Kong youngster, finds himself drawn into the web of a deadly espionage con...

Purple Storm

Purple Storm

1999

as Todd

5.8
Acting

Khmer Rouge terrorist Kieron Chow and his unit arrive in Hong Kong for their latest mission. Todd, Chow's son and fiercely loyal right-hand man, susta...

Gen-X Cops

Gen-X Cops

1999

as Daniel

5.4
Acting

Four young officers of the Hong Kong Police are joined together to fight against organised crime using all possible means, even if this would lead the...

Gorgeous

Gorgeous

1999

as Photographer's Assistant

6.4
Acting

When Ah Bu, a girl from a small fishing town in Taiwan, finds a glass bottle with a romantic message, she travels to Hong Kong to find her prince char...

City of Glass

City of Glass

1998

as David Hui

5.5
Acting

The story of man and ex-girlfriend found dead after a car crash and how their children come together to retell the story.

Bishonen

Bishonen

1998

as Sam Fai

6.4
Acting

A hustler and a model policeman who is uneasy with his own secret homosexuality begin a secret relationship.

Young and Dangerous: The Prequel

Young and Dangerous: The Prequel

1998

as Big Head

5.7
Acting

Showcasing the earlier years of Chan Ho Nam and Chicken, this prequel tells of their time during their willingness to follow Hung Hing's Uncle Bee.

Cold War 1994

Cold War 1994

N/A

Acting