Biography - A Short Wiki
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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
Read about Daniel Wu's career and accomplishments in the following section.
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
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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) | 48 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 48 years as of todays date (June 5, 2023).
Quotes
I ended up falling in love with the whole movie-making experience.
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
Asian Americans haven’t had as many opportunities as other people to build their careers in Hollywood, just because there hasn’t been that much of an interest, especially in Asian American males.
Daniel Wu
I turned 40, got married, got a kid, and my mother passed away. I experienced life and death, with the enjoyment of creating life and the loss, within one year.
Daniel Wu
To do eleven fights in four months is pretty crazy. In some shows that we do in Asia, there are three or four fights over a six-month period, so you have time to recover and gain your stamina.
Daniel Wu
