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Chinese actors who were born in 1974

Here are 14 famous actors from China were born in 1974:

Wu Jing

Wu Jing (April 3, 1974 Beijing-) also known as Ng Ging, Jason Wu, Jacky Ng King, Wu Jing Jason, Ng King, Jacky Wu Jing, Jing Wu, Jason Wu Jing, 吳京, 吴京, Wú Jīng or Jacky Wu is a Chinese actor and martial artist.

He began practicing martial arts at the age of six and went on to become a Wushu champion. Wu Jing's first major film role came in 1996, in the film Tai Chi Boxer. He gained international recognition for his role in the 2008 film, Fatal Contact, which earned him several Best Actor awards. Wu Jing is best known for his roles in action films, including SPL: Sha Po Lang, Wolf Warrior, and the sequel Wolf Warrior 2, which became the highest-grossing Chinese film of all time. He is also a director and has directed and starred in several martial arts films, including Legendary Assassin and Wolf Warrior 3. In addition to his martial arts career, Wu Jing has served in the Chinese military and trained with the Chinese special forces.

Jimmy Lin

Jimmy Lin (October 15, 1974 Taipei-) also known as Lin Chih Ying (林志穎), Jimmy Lin Zhi-ying, Chih-Yin Lin, Zhiying Lin, Chi Ying Lin, Chi-wing Lam, Jimmy Lin Chih-ying, Xiaozhi, Little Whirlwind Zhiying, Xiaoying, Lin Xiaozhi, Jimmy Lin, Jimmy Lin Chi-Ying, Zhi-ying Lin, Chih-Ying Lin or Jimmy Lin Chih Ying is a Chinese actor, singer and race car driver. He has one child, Kimi Lin.

Lin began his entertainment career in the 1990s as a heartthrob pop singer in Taiwan, releasing numerous chart-topping albums and winning multiple music awards. He later transitioned to acting and became a popular leading man in TV dramas and films in Taiwan, mainland China, and Hong Kong.

In addition to his successful entertainment career, Lin is also an accomplished race car driver, having participated in various international auto racing competitions and winning several championships. He is the first Chinese driver to win the Macau Grand Prix – Formula 3 race in 1996.

Lin is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the education sector. He founded the Jimmy Lin Foundation in 2009 to promote education and technology in underprivileged areas, and has donated millions of dollars to support schools and educational programs in China, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia.

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Huang Bo

Huang Bo (August 26, 1974 Lintao County-) also known as Bo Huang is a Chinese actor and singer.

He used to be a member of a music band before transitioning into acting. Huang Bo gained critical acclaim for his role in the independent film "Analyze This" in 2009, which launched his career as a leading actor. He has since appeared in a number of successful films and TV series, including "Lost in Thailand," "Journey to the West," and "The Island." Huang Bo has won numerous awards for his acting, including Best Actor at the Golden Horse Awards and was named as one of "Asia's Heroes" by Time Magazine in 2019. In addition to his acting career, he has also released several music albums and singles.

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Stephen Fung

Stephen Fung (August 9, 1974 Hong Kong-) also known as DeLun Feng, Fung Chun Choi, Fung Tak-Lun, Stephen Fung Tak-Lun, Tak-Lun Fung, Stephan Fung, Feng DeLun, Féng Délún, 馮德倫 or 冯德伦 is a Chinese actor, screenwriter, film director, singer, model and film producer.

He started his career in the entertainment industry as a singer, and soon became a member of the popular boy band "L Fingers" in the mid-1990s. Fung then ventured into acting, making his debut in the 1997 film "Bishonen". Since then, he has starred in numerous films and television dramas, including "Gen-X Cops", "House of Fury", and "The Adventurers".

Fung has also directed several successful films, including "Enter the Phoenix", "House of Fury", and "Tai Chi Zero". In addition to his work in film and television, Fung is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded his own production company, Diversion Pictures, in 2009.

Apart from being a versatile artist, Fung is also known for his philanthropic work. He is a supporter of several charitable organizations, including UNICEF, and has used his public profile to raise awareness about social issues.

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Fan Liao

Fan Liao (February 14, 1974 Hunan-) also known as Liao Fan is a Chinese actor.

He started his career in the entertainment industry as a television actor in the 1990s. In 2014, Fan received critical acclaim for his role in the film "Black Coal, Thin Ice," earning him the Best Actor award at the Berlin International Film Festival. He has also won awards for his performances in other films such as "Mr. Six" (2015) and "An Elephant Sitting Still" (2018). In addition to acting, Fan is also a director and has been working on his directorial debut, an adaptation of a popular Chinese novel.

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Hawick Lau

Hawick Lau (October 13, 1974 Hong Kong-) also known as Hawick Lau Hoi-wai or Liú Kǎiwēi is a Chinese singer and actor.

He was born in Hong Kong but spent most of his childhood and adolescent years in Canada. He debuted in the entertainment industry in 1995 as a member of a singing group, but later transitioned to acting. He is best known for his roles in television dramas such as "Sealed with a Kiss" and "The Wife's Lies". Lau has won numerous awards for his acting including the TV Actor of the Year Award at the China TV Drama Awards in 2013. In addition to acting, Lau has also directed and produced television dramas. He comes from a family of actors, including his father Lau Dan and sister Lau Kar Ling, and is married to fellow actress Yang Mi with whom he has a daughter.

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Eason Chan Yik-Shun

Eason Chan Yik-Shun (July 27, 1974 Hong Kong-) also known as Chan Yik Shun, Chen Yi Xun, Eason, Eason Chan, Chen Luan Hsun, Chen Luanxun, Chen Chiaohsun, ³¯«³¨³, Chen Yixun, Chan, Eason, Yik Shun Chan, Eason Chan Yik Shun, Yi-xun Chen, Yik-chun Chan or King of Pop is a Chinese musician, record producer, actor, singer-songwriter and businessperson. His child is called Constance Chan.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Eason Chan began singing at a young age and gained popularity in the 1990s with his Cantonese-language ballads. He has won numerous music awards in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and other countries. In addition to his music career, Chan has also acted in films and television dramas, and in 2015 he made his stage debut in the Hong Kong production of "The Secret". He is known for his powerful vocals and energetic stage presence, and has been dubbed "King of Asian Pop" by the media. Chan is also an active supporter of various charitable causes, including those related to children and the environment.

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Clement Sze-Kit Cheng

Clement Sze-Kit Cheng (September 19, 1974 Hong Kong-) also known as Clement Cheng, Sze-kit Chan, Sze-kit Cheng or Clement Cheng Si-Kit is a Chinese film director, film art director, screenwriter and actor.

He studied architecture at the University of California, Berkeley before pursuing a career in the film industry. Cheng worked as an art director on several Hong Kong films before making his directorial debut with the 2013 action film "Gallants," which won him the Best New Director award at the 30th Hong Kong Film Awards. He has since gone on to direct several other films, including "The Leakers" and "Full Strike." In addition to his work behind the camera, Cheng has also acted in a few films and television dramas, including "Young and Dangerous 3" and "Triumph in the Skies II." He continues to be a prominent figure in the Hong Kong film industry.

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Yueming Pan

Yueming Pan (May 9, 1974 Beijing-) otherwise known as Pan Yue Ming or Pan Yueming is a Chinese actor.

He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 1997 and made his acting debut in the television drama "The Story of the Stone". Pan has since become one of China's most popular actors, known for his dynamic range and ability to play a variety of roles. He has starred in numerous film and television productions, including the critically acclaimed drama series "The First Half of My Life" and the action film "Operation Red Sea". In addition to acting, Pan has also worked as a television host, screenwriter, and director. He is recognized as one of the most influential figures in China's entertainment industry and has won numerous awards for his contributions to film and television.

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Kenneth Ma

Kenneth Ma (February 13, 1974 Hong Kong-) also known as Kwok-Ming Ma, Kenneth Ma Kwok-ming or Ma Kwok Ming is a Chinese actor.

He is known for his work in Hong Kong television dramas, and has won multiple awards for his acting, including the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor.

Ma began his acting career in 1999 and became a household name in Hong Kong with his role in the TV drama "Survivor's Law" in 2003. He has since starred in numerous popular dramas such as "The Four", "The Hippocratic Crush", and "The Exorcist's Meter".

Aside from acting, Ma is also an accomplished singer and has released multiple albums. He has also hosted various TV shows and events.

In addition to his work in entertainment, Ma is also actively involved in charity work and has supported initiatives for environmental conservation, education, and healthcare.

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Feng Zu

Feng Zu (February 23, 1974 Nanjing-) also known as Zu Feng is a Chinese actor and film director.

He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy where he studied under the tutelage of renowned director Tian Zhuangzhuang. Feng Zu began his career on stage and gained recognition early on for his starring roles in several stage productions. He made his film debut in 1997 and since then, he has appeared in numerous television dramas and films, garnering critical acclaim for his performances in "The Banquet" and "Assembly". In 2012, he made his directorial debut with the film "Diamond Sutra" which was well received by audiences and critics alike. In addition to his acting and directing career, Feng Zu is also a regular host for the popular Chinese television show "The Fourth Son".

Max Zhang

Max Zhang (May 19, 1974 Chongqing-) a.k.a. Jin Zhang, Zhang Jin, John Zhang Jin or Max is a Chinese actor. He has two children, Zhang Shun-yee and Zoe Zhang Chor-yee.

Max Zhang began his career in the Hong Kong film industry as a stuntman, where he worked with the likes of Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. He later transitioned to acting and has since become known for his roles in action films, including "SPL II: A Time for Consequences," "The Grandmaster," and "Ip Man 3."

In 2017, Zhang starred in "The Brink," which was his first leading role in a film. He received critical acclaim for his performance and was awarded the Best Actor award at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards.

Aside from his acting career, Zhang is also a martial artist and has trained in multiple disciplines, including wushu, taekwondo, and muay thai. He has served as a coach for the Mainland China national wushu team and has also made appearances on various martial arts competition TV shows.

In recent years, Zhang has also gained popularity for his role as a judge on the Chinese reality TV show "The Rap of China," which features aspiring rappers competing for a record deal.

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He Jiong

He Jiong (April 28, 1974 Changsha-) a.k.a. He, Jiong or Jiong He is a Chinese actor and presenter.

He Jiong is one of the most popular and influential television hosts in China. He graduated from the Beijing Broadcasting Institute, and began his career as a host for China Central Television (CCTV) in 1997. He has since hosted a number of popular TV programs, including "Happy Camp," "Day Day Up," and "The Voice of China." He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Golden Bell Award for Best Host and the China TV Drama Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is also known for his philanthropic work, and has donated to a number of charitable causes. He is considered one of China's most recognizable and influential figures.

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Stanley Huang

Stanley Huang (September 21, 1974 Taipei-) also known as Huang Li Xing, Huang, Stanley, Huang Li-Hsing, Stanley Huang Li-Hsing, Li-xing Huang, Wong Lap-Hang or Huang Lixing is a Chinese singer, singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, film score composer and music artist.

He is best known as a former member of the Taiwanese boy band, L.A. Boyz, and for his successful solo career in Mandopop music. Huang began his career in the entertainment industry in the early 1990s and has since released numerous albums, earning him multiple awards and nominations for his work.

Aside from his music career, Huang has also acted in several films and television dramas, including the popular Chinese dramas "Mars" and "Black and White". He also composed the score for the Taiwanese film "The Personals".

Throughout his career, Huang has been recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry, and has been awarded the Golden Melody Award for Best Mandarin Male Singer twice. He continues to be an influential figure in the Mandopop music scene, and is considered one of the top male artists in Taiwan.

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