Gong Li - Actor Profile

Gong Li

Acting
40Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 31, 1965
Birth Place: Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China

About Gong Li

Gong Li is a Chinese-born Singaporean film actress. Gong first came into international prominence through close collaboration with Chinese director Zhang Yimou and is credited with helping bring Chinese cinema to Europe and the United States. She has twice been awarded the Golden Rooster and the Hundred Flowers Awards as well as the Berlinale Camera, Cannes Festival Trophy, National Board of Review, New York Film Critics Circle Award, and Volpi Cup. She married Singaporean businessman Ooi Hoe Soeng in 1996, and became a Singaporean citizen in 2008.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gong Li reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gong Li's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 53% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gong Li remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in To Live, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gong Li Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gong Li's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gong Li.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Saturday Fiction Yu Jin Hit Similar →
2020 Leap Lang Ping Hit Similar →
2020 Mulan Xian Niang Hit Similar →
2016 The Monkey King 2 Lady White Average Similar →
2014 Coming Home Feng Wanyu Hit Similar →
2011 What Women Want Li Yilong Average Similar →
2010 Shanghai Anna Lan-Ting Average Similar →
2007 Secrets Within: Inside Look at 'Curse of the Golden Flower' Self Flop Similar →
2007 Hannibal Rising Lady Murasaki Average Similar →
2006 Curse of the Golden Flower Empress Phoenix Hit Similar →
2006 Miami Vice Isabella Average Similar →
2005 Memoirs of a Geisha Hatsumomo Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Hand Miss Hua Hit Similar →
2004 Eros Miss Hua Average Similar →
2004 2046 Black Spider Hit Similar →
2002 Zhou Yu's Train Zhou Yu / Xiu Average Similar →
2000 Breaking the Silence Sun Liying Average Similar →
1998 The Emperor and the Assassin Lady Zhao Hit Similar →
1997 Chinese Box Vivian Average Similar →
1996 Temptress Moon Pang Ruyi Hit Similar →
1995 Shanghai Triad Bijou / Xiao Jinbao Hit Similar →
1994 Big Fish in China Self Flop Similar →
1994 西楚霸王II 楚漢爭霸 - Flop Similar →
1994 The Great Conqueror's Concubine Lu Zhi Super Hit Similar →
1994 To Live Xu Jiazhen Super Hit Similar →
1994 A Soul Haunted by Painting Pan Yuliang Average Similar →
1994 The Maidens of Heavenly Mountains Mou Hang-wan Flop Similar →
1993 Flirting Scholar Chou Heung Super Hit Similar →
1993 Farewell My Concubine Juxian Super Hit Similar →
1992 Mary from Beijing Mary Average Similar →
1992 The Story of Qiu Ju Qiu Ju Hit Similar →
1992 潇洒闯红尘 - Flop Similar →
1991 Raise the Red Lantern Song Lian Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Banquet Self Average Similar →
1991 God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai Yu San / Yu Mong Hit Similar →
1990 Ju Dou Ju Dou Hit Similar →
1989 A Terra-Cotta Warrior Dong Er / Zhu Lili Hit Similar →
1989 Codename Cougar Ah Li Flop Similar →
1989 The Empress Dowager Guilian Average Similar →
1988 Red Sorghum Jiu'er Hit Similar →

Gong Li - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gong Li?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gong Li is "To Live" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Gong Li acted in?

Gong Li has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gong Li?

Other notable films include "Raise the Red Lantern", "Farewell My Concubine", and "Memoirs of a Geisha".