Daniel Wu
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Daniel Wu Neh-Tsu (Chinese: 吳彥祖; born September 30, 1974) is a Hong Kong actor and filmmaker. He is known as a "flexible and distinctive" leading actor in the Chinese language film industry. Since his film debut in 1998, he has been featured in over 60 films. A three-time Golden Horse Award winner, he starred in the AMC martial arts drama series Into the Badlands and the Disney+ wuxia action comedy American Born Chinese. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Wu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Daniel Wu Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Daniel Wu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Daniel Wu's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Daniel Wu's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Hong Kong Superstars, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Daniel Wu Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Wu's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Daniel Wu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cold War 1994 | Peter Choi (Young) | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Decoded | 小黎黎（容小来） | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ground of Honor: Rondo | Alpha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Reminiscence | Saint Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Caught in Time | Falcon Zhang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Tomb Raider | Lu Ren | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Geostorm | Cheng Long | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wished | Daniel Li | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Warcraft | Gul'dan (Wizard) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Go Away Mr. Tumor | Doctor Liang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Am Somebody | Daniel Wu | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Europa Report | William Xu | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chinese Zodiac | Hospital Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tai Chi Hero | Mad Monk | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Last Supper | Xiang Yu | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Inseparable | Li | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Great Magician | Captain Tsai | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Overheard 2 | Joe Szema | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Don't Go Breaking My Heart | Fang Qihong | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Triple Tap | Inspector Jerry Chong | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Hot Summer Days | Sushi Master | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Overheard | Max Lam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shinjuku Incident | Jie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Protégé | Nick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rob-B-Hood | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Banquet | Crown Prince Wu Luan | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Heavenly Kings | Daniel Wu | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Everlasting Regret | Kang Ming Xun | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Divergence | Koo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | House of Fury | Jason | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Beyond Our Ken | Ken | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | New Police Story | Joe Kwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days | Bak Mei | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | One Nite in Mongkok | Lai-fu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Enter the Phoenix | Georgie Hung Chi-Kit | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hidden Track | Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Naked Weapon | Jack Chen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Princess D | Joker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Love Undercover | Au Hoi Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Peony Pavilion | Xing Zhi Gang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Beijing Rocks | Michael Wu | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Born Wild | Tide Ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Cop on a Mission | Mike | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hit Team | Inspector Chau Chung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Headlines | Peter Wong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hong Kong Superstars | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | 2000 AD | Benny | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gorgeous | Photographer's Assistant | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | City of Glass | David Hui | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bishonen | Sam Fai | Average | Similar → |
Daniel Wu - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Wu?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Wu is "Hong Kong Superstars" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Daniel Wu acted in?
Daniel Wu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Wu?
Other notable films include "Headlines", "Ground of Honor: Rondo", and "Hit Team".