A biography of the Asian film star and martial arts master Jet Li, including action photographs and a listing of his films.

This volume explores the life and career of film and martial arts star Jet Li. The book describes Li's childhood and later career; reveals his reasons for becoming an actor; and talks about his philanthropic efforts, which were motivated at least in part by a first-hand experience with a tsunami in the Maldives. The breadth of biographical information on Li makes this an especially interesting volume.

Jet Li is arguably the best martial arts actor alive, and his career has crossed numerous cultural and geographic boundaries, from mainland China to Hong Kong, from Hollywood to France. In Jet Li: Chinese Masculinity and Transnational Film Stardom, Sabrina Qiong Yu uses Li as an example to address some intriguing but under-examined issues surrounding transnational stardom in general and transnational kung fu stardom in particular. Presenting case studies of audiences' responses to Jet Li films and his star image, this book explores the way in which Li has evolved from a Chinese wuxia hero to a transnational kung fu star in relation to the discourses of genre, gender, sexuality, ethnicity and national identity. By rejecting a text-centred approach which prevails in star studies and instead emphasising the role of audiences in constructing star image, this book challenges some established perspectives in the study of Chinese male screen images and martial arts/action cinema. As one of the first book-length studies on Chinese stars/ stardom and transnational stardom, Jet Li: Chinese Masculinity and Transnational Film Stardom is essential reading for students and researchers in Film Studies.

Not just another Jet Li title. This book is your ultimate resource for Jet Li. Here you will find the most up-to-date 185 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Jet Li's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: 1992 in film - L-Q, Unleashed (film) - Critical reception, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen - Development, Game of Death - In film, High Risk (1995 film) - Cast, 1982 in film - Notable films released in 1982, Fearless (2006 film) - Controversy, Currensy - Jet Life Recordings, Movie star - China, Gretsch - The FMIC era, Aziatix - Nicky Lee, Yuri Andropov - Leader of the Soviet Union, Vincent Zhao - 1997ndash;1999, Manny Pacquiao - In popular culture, War (2007 film), Action film - Hong Kong action cinema, 1991 in film - L-Q, Kiss of the Dragon, Jackie Chan - New experiments and change in style: 2008-present, Gary Daniels - Acting career, Hung Hei-gun - Cultural reference, Shaolin Temple (1982 film) - Cast, HP - The 1980s, Once Upon a Time in China II, Stereotypes of East and Southeast Asians - Emasculation and asexuality, Chinese martial art - Notable practitioners, List of Buddhists - Buddhist practitioners notable in other fields, The Expendables 2 - Plot, Toronto After Dark Film Festival - 2009, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - Filming, Romeo Must Die (soundtrack), 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China - Media, Nina Li Chi, Fearless (2006 film) - Other names, Josephine Siao - Biography, Baguazhang - In popular culture, One Foundation - History, Corey Yuen - Later and USA works, and much more...

From Bruce Lee to James Bond, Jackie Chan to Jet Li, Enter the Dragon to Kung Fu Panda, kung fu films remain a thrilling part of movie-lovers' lives. Now the acknowledged pioneer in the genre presents his magnum opus on the subject, incorporating information and revelations never before seen in America. From the ancient Peking Opera origins to its superhero-powered future, Ric Meyers reveals the loony, the legendary, and everything in between. This vivid, action-packed book may delight, surprise, fascinate, and even enlighten you with a personal V.I.P. tour through the wondrous world of the most ridiculously exhilarating movies ever made.