Daniel Wu

Actor, Filmmaker & Martial Artist; Best Known for "Into the Badlands" & "American Born Chinese"

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Daniel Wu Biography

Daniel Wu is an actor, filmmaker, and martial artist known for his versatile performances in both Hong Kong cinema and Hollywood. Born in Berkeley, California to Shanghainese parents, Wu developed an early interest in martial arts, inspired by icons like Jet Li and Donnie Yen. He studied wushu from the age of 11 and later earned a degree in architecture from the University of Oregon, where he also founded the school’s Wushu Club.

In 1997, while visiting Hong Kong, he was unexpectedly discovered as a model and soon transitioned into acting, making his film debut in 1998's "Bishonen." Despite initially speaking little Cantonese, Wu quickly rose to prominence with roles in films such as "City of Glass," "Gen-X Cops," "New Police Story," and "One Night in Mongkok," earning multiple award nominations and a Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor. He later made his directorial debut with "The Heavenly Kings" (2006), a mockumentary that won Best New Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

In Hollywood, Wu expanded his profile with roles in "Warcraft," "Geostorm," "Tomb Raider," and the sci-fi series "Into the Badlands," which he also executive produced. More recently, he played the Monkey King in Disney+’s "American Born Chinese."

Beyond acting, Wu is an outspoken advocate for Asian-American representation and has served on President Biden’s AANHPI Advisory Commission. A husband and father, he balances his career with his passion for design, vintage cars, and professional racing.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/16/2025.

Daniel Wu Videos

  • Daniel Wu - "Live with Kelly and Mark"
    Daniel Wu tells the story of how he got discovered as an actor in Hong Kong after just having graduated with an architecture degree.
  • Daniel Wu - POC Culture podcast
    Interview with Daniel Wu, who plays the legendary Monkey King on "American Born Chinese."

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Daniel Wu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel Wu for your event is available upon request. Daniel Wu generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Dae Kim, Constance Wu, Kelly Marie Tran, Eugene Lee Yang and Kelvin Yu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel Wu for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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