Max Zhang
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Max Zhang, born in Chongqing in 1974, was trained in wushu before turning to acting and became one of the most credible on-screen martial artists of his generation. He came to international attention as Razor in Ip Man 3 (2015), a supporting role that essentially stole the film, and returned to the character as the lead of Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018). He also worked with Wong Kar-wai on The Grandmaster (2013) and headlined the Hong Kong action title SPL II: A Time for Consequences (2015). He continues to anchor mainland and Hong Kong martial-arts productions, and is regarded as one of the few current stars able to sustain the classic kung fu leading-man tradition.
Max Zhang
22 Movies
7 Series
Max Zhang, born in Chongqing in 1974, was trained in wushu before turning to acting and became one of the most credible on-screen martial artists of his generation. He came to international attention as Razor in Ip Man 3 (2015), a supporting role that essentially stole the film, and returned to the character as the lead of Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018). He also worked with Wong Kar-wai on The Grandmaster (2013) and headlined the Hong Kong action title SPL II: A Time for Consequences (2015). He continues to anchor mainland and Hong Kong martial-arts productions, and is regarded as one of the few current stars able to sustain the classic kung fu leading-man tradition.
Movies
Plays Double-headed Snake
Blades of the Guardians
2026
Plays Marshal Quan
Pacific Rim: Uprising
2018
Plays Cheung Tin Chi
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
Plays Ma San
The Grandmaster
2013
Plays Cheung Tin-Chi
Ip Man 3
2015
Plays Shen
Escape Plan: The Extractors
2019
Plays Ko Chun
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015
Plays Wu Long
Rise of the Legend
2014
Plays DOA's Bodyguard
From Vegas to Macau
2014
Plays Peng Yinan
The Old Way
2025
Plays Kowloon
The Invincible Dragon
2019
Plays Chang Hao-Dong / Sai Gau
The Brink
2017
Plays Tian Anye
The Wild Blade of Strangers
2024
Plays Guo Nan
Wushu
2008
Plays Xi Long
Kung Fu Fighter
2007
Plays Thomas
My Lucky Star
2013
Plays Young Mu Che
Shaolin vs. Evil Dead 2: Ultimate Power
2006
Plays Lao Guan
Wolf Pack
2022
Plays Cat
Dealer/Healer
2017
Plays Yip On
The Bounty
2012
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Blades of the Guardians
Full Filmography
Blades of the Guardians
Double-headed Snake
2026
Film
The Old Way
Peng Yinan
2025
Film
The Wild Blade of Strangers
Tian Anye
2024
Film
Wolf Pack
Lao Guan
2022
Film
The Invincible Dragon
Kowloon
2019
Film
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Cheung Tin Chi
2018
Film
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Marshal Quan
2018
Film
The Brink
Chang Hao-Dong / Sai Gau
2017
Film
Dealer/Healer
Cat
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Max Zhang and where are they from?
Max Zhang is 52 years old, born on May 19, 1974 in Chongqing, China.
What are the most famous roles of Max Zhang?
Max Zhang is best known for roles in Pacific Rim: Uprising, Ip Man 3, The Grandmaster.
How many movies has Max Zhang been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Max Zhang has appeared in 22 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Max Zhang's first movie?
The career of Max Zhang began with Dragon Hero (2001).
What is Max Zhang's most recent movie or series?
Max Zhang's most recent release is Blades of the Guardians, which premiered on February 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Max Zhang appeared in?
On television, Max Zhang has appeared in National Treasure, Call Me By Fire, Shui Yue Dong Tian, The Eleventh Son.
Max Zhang
1974-05-19 · Chongqing, China
Zhang Jin (Chinese: 张晋) was born on May 19, 1974 in Chongqing, China. He is known for his work on Ip Man 3 (2015) , SPL 2 : A Time for Consequences (2015), Rise of the Legend (2014) and The Grandmaster (2013).