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Daniel Wu is an American actor, director, and producer. He has a Chinese origin and thus the name Wu which is his family name and Yan-Zu as his parents originated from china. One of his roles in acting is in the film, the Chinese language film industry, which made him popular. He started his acting career in 1998 and till he is still acting, having been featured in more than 60 films. He has also been awarded several awards from his outstanding acting roles.
Career Highlights
Daniel Wu has experienced an exciting and successful career, to say the least.
Wu’s first role in his acting came in the film of 1988, Bishonen, a Chinese movie, and although he could not speak or read Chinese at that time, he still succeeded. The same year he acted in two other films, the City of Glass, which led to his first award nomination as the best new actor and a supporting role in Young and Dangerous film.
Family and Personal Life
Read about the family members and dating life of Daniel Wu.
Daniel is married to Lisa S. They got married on 6th April 2010. The couple is blessed with one daughter, Raven Wu, who was born in 2013. Together with his family, he resides in different places such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Oakland. He has not forgotten about his martial arts and still takes part in training Wushu.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Lisa Selesner |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Raven Wu) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Daniel Wu Yin-Zu |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 49 years |
| Date of Birth | September 30, 1974 |
| Place of Birth | Berkeley, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.8 m, 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 78 kg, 172 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $25 million |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Daniel Wu's height is above average measuring 1.8 m. Daniel Wu weighs 78 kg. Being born on September 30, 1974, translates to an age of 49 years as of todays date (November 17, 2023).
Quotes
Part of the Hong Kong style is the fact that a lot of the performers can perform the moves, and we don’t over-rehearse this stuff.
Daniel Wu
For Cantonese – because there’s no standardized pinyin system – I have to have someone read it to me, and then I rewrite the whole script in my own Cantonese pinyin.
Daniel Wu
For us as Asian-Americans, I think the bane of our existence is one stereotype – ‘Sixteen Candles,’ the Long Duk Dong character.
Daniel Wu
I really dislike the fact that Asian males are constantly emasculated, whether it’s American TV or films. You see it all the time, and it’s so weird that they don’t see sexuality in Asian men.
Daniel Wu
I came from doing Wushu and other martial arts, and then I got into movies, and I had to learn that as well – the language of martial arts movie fighting. It’s a different thing; it’s a different kind of logic.
Daniel Wu
