Daniel Wu: Biography in Details
Who is Daniel Wu?
Daniel Wu is a Hong Kong actor, producer, and director who is active in the industry since 1998. Wu was seen in projects like New Police Story (2004), One Nite in Mongkok (2004), Warcraft: The Beginning (2016), etc.
In 2023, Daniel Wu will be seen in the comedy-action TV series American Born Chinese where he played the role of Sun Wukong “The Monkey King”.
Some of the main cast are Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, and Ben Wang.
Besides acting, he has produced, written plus directed the 2006’s film The Heavenly Kings.
Daniel Wu- Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education
Daniel Wu’s birthdate is 30th September 1974 and he was born in Berkeley, California, United States as Daniel Ng Neh-Tsu. The name of his father is George Wu and his mother’s identity is Diana Wu.
His mom is a college professor while his dad is an engineer. Further, Daniel Wu’s ancestry is Shanghainese and has two older sisters named Gloria Wu plus Greta Wu.
As per his academics, Daniel Wu first went to Head-Royce School. Then he enrolled at the University of Oregon to study Architecture.
Daniel Wu- Professional Life, Career
Daniel Wu is popular for featuring in the hit TV series as well as many movies. The big-screen projects he appeared in are,
- Reminiscence as Saint Joe in 2021
- Geostorm as Cheng Long in 2017
- Sky on Fire as Chong Tin-Po in 2016
- Go Away Mr. Tumor as Doctor Liang in 2015
- That Demon Within as Dave Wong in 2014
- The Man with the Iron Fists as Poison Dagger in 2012
- Hot Summer Days as Sushi Master in 2010
Similarly, Daniel Wu featured TV shows are,
- Caught in Time: Making Of (2 episodes)
- Westworld (4 episodes) as Jay
- Into the Badlands (32 episodes) as Sunny
- Chef Nic (12 episodes)
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Result |
| 1998 | 18th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best New Performer | Nominated |
| 2009 | 46th Golden Horse Awards | Best Leading Actor | Nominated |
| 2015 | 34th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2004 | 41st Golden Horse Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2007 | 7th Chinese Film Media Awards | Best New Director | Won |
What is Daniel Wu’s Net Worth?
By 2022’s data, Daniel Wu has accumulated a net worth of around $20 million. However, his salary and other earnings are not yet published.
He has a total of 80 screen credits as of this writing. He has invested in a company named Racks MDB Shanghai.
Rumors, Controversy
The American Born Chinese actor Daniel Wu is keeping himself away from scandals as well as rumors.
How tall is Daniel Wu?
Daniel Wu’s height is 5 ft 11 inches and his body weight is 78 kg. On top of that, he has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.
Social Media
Daniel Wu is present on social sites such as Facebook with around 1.3M friends. Also, he is on Instagram and Twitter where he has gained more than 1.4M and 287k followers respectively.
Trivia/Facts
- As of 2022, Daniel Wu is 48 years of age.
- His zodiac sign is Libra.
- At present, he lives in Hong Kong.
- He loves playing basketball, boxing, wushu, and board sports.
- His favorite movies are The Godfather (1972), Pulp Fiction (1994), and Citizen Kane (1941).
- He loves traveling as well as photography.
Daniel Wu’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April | Saturday |
| 2025 | April | Sunday |
| 2026 | April | Monday |
| 2027 | April | Tuesday |
| 2028 | April | Thursday |
Daniel Wu’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September | Monday |
| 2025 | September | Tuesday |
| 2026 | September | Wednesday |
| 2027 | September | Thursday |
| 2028 | September | Saturday |