Lin Gengxin
Actor
38 years (Feb 13, 1988)Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Lin Gengxin is a Chinese actor known for leading roles across major Chinese-language blockbusters and historical epics. He gained international visibility as Commander Chen in Zhang Yimou's fantasy war epic 'The Great Wall' opposite Matt Damon, and has starred in the 'Detective Dee' franchise as Shatuo Zhong. His filmography also includes the fantasy adventure 'Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back'. He remains a leading star of contemporary Chinese cinema.
Lin Gengxin
Actor
Lin Gengxin is a Chinese actor known for leading roles across major Chinese-language blockbusters and historical epics. He gained international visibility as Commander Chen in Zhang Yimou's fantasy war epic 'The Great Wall' opposite Matt Damon, and has starred in the 'Detective Dee' franchise as Shatuo Zhong. His filmography also includes the fantasy adventure 'Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back'. He remains a leading star of contemporary Chinese cinema.
12 Movies
Plays Commander Chen
The Great Wall
2016
Plays Shatuo Zhong
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
2018
Plays 203
The Taking of Tiger Mountain
2014
Plays The Monkey King
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back
2017
Plays Third Master / Ah Chi
Sword Master
2016
Plays Shatuo Zhong
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
2013
Plays Chen Zhen
Black & White: The Dawn of Justice
2014
Plays Lin Gengxin
Jian Bing Man
2015
Plays Xiaozhuang
For a Few Bullets
2016
Plays Lin Yi
My Old Classmate
2014
Plays Xin
What a Day!
2017
11 TV Shows
Plays Yuwen Yue
Princess Agents
2017
Plays Zhao Zilong
God of War Zhao Yun
2016
Plays 舒难陀
Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music
2013
Plays Yan Jin
To Love
2020
Plays Sheng Zhening
My Bargain Queen
2021
Plays Xing Zhi / Xing Yun
The Legend of ShenLi
2024
Plays Fang Xiewen
The Tale of Rose
2024
Plays Zhang Lie
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky
2012
Plays Prince Yin Zhen
Scarlet Heart
2011
Plays Lu Jiming
Master of My Own
2022
Plays Tong Shao Tian
Drama Go! Go! Go!
2012
Plays Wu Dingyuan
River of No Return
Latest Trailers
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Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
Full Filmography
Every Dog Has Its Day
Ma Teng
2026
The Tale of Rose
Fang Xiewen · 38 episodes
2024–
The Legend of ShenLi
Xing Zhi / Xing Yun · 39 episodes
2024–
Master of My Own
Lu Jiming · 32 episodes
2022–
My Bargain Queen
Sheng Zhening · 40 episodes
2021–
To Love
Yan Jin · 40 episodes
2020–
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
Shatuo Zhong
2018
Princess Agents
Yuwen Yue · 67 episodes
2017–
What a Day!
Xin
2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lin Gengxin and where are they from?
Lin Gengxin is 38 years old, born on February 13, 1988 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
What are the most famous roles of Lin Gengxin?
Lin Gengxin is best known for roles in The Great Wall, Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, The Taking of Tiger Mountain.
How many movies has Lin Gengxin been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Lin Gengxin has appeared in 12 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Lin Gengxin's first movie?
The career of Lin Gengxin began with The Immemorial Magic (2010).
What is Lin Gengxin's most recent movie or series?
Lin Gengxin's most recent release is Every Dog Has Its Day, which premiered on January 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Lin Gengxin appeared in?
On television, Lin Gengxin has appeared in Princess Agents, The Legend of ShenLi, Scarlet Heart, The Tale of Rose.
Lin Gengxin
1988-02-13 · Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Lin Geng Xin is a Chinese actor. Born on February 13, 1988, he also goes by Lin Gengxin and Kenny Lin. He made his acting debut in the 2009 film “The Blue Cornflower” but it was the 2011 television series “Scarlet Heart” that made him a star throughout Asia. Lin has starred in several #1 box office hits since then such as "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" (2013), "My Old Classmate" (2014), "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" (2014), and "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back" (2017) as well as television series "Princess Agents" (2017).
Lin ranked 77th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2015, 43rd in 2017, and 84th in 2019.