Simu LiuActor Evolution · YouTube
Simu Liu
Known for
International breakthrough as the lead of 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (2021), the first Asian superhero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Earlier he had risen to fame with the Canadian series 'Kim's Convenience' (2016-2021). He was part of the cast of 'Barbie' (2023) as one of the Kens. Chinese-Canadian actor and author identified with big-budget superhero cinema, recognized for his physical range and his charisma, consolidated as a benchmark of Asian representation in contemporary commercial cinema.
Simu Liu
16 Movies
21 Series
International breakthrough as the lead of 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (2021), the first Asian superhero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Earlier he had risen to fame with the Canadian series 'Kim's Convenience' (2016-2021). He was part of the cast of 'Barbie' (2023) as one of the Kens. Chinese-Canadian actor and author identified with big-budget superhero cinema, recognized for his physical range and his charisma, consolidated as a benchmark of Asian representation in contemporary commercial cinema.
Movies
Plays Shaun / Shang-Chi
Avengers: Doomsday
2026
Plays Ken
Barbie
2023
Plays Shaun / Shang-Chi
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2021
Plays Louis Lewis
Jackpot!
2024
Plays Harlan Shepherd
Atlas
2024
Plays Leo
Arthur the King
2024
Plays Dad (voice)
In Your Dreams
2025
Plays David Yuasa
Last Breath
2025
Producer
Plays Casey
Simulant
2023
Producer
Plays Sam Lee
One True Loves
2023
Plays Shaun / Shang-Chi
Untitled Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Sequel
Writer
Plays John
Meeting Mommy
2017
Plays Gilbert
Women Is Losers
2021
Plays Male Nurse
Antisocial 2
2015
TV Shows
Plays Jung Kim
Kim's Convenience
2016
Plays Chang (voice)
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
2023
Plays Faaron
Taken
2017
Producer
Plays Alexander Hale
The Copenhagen Test
2025
Plays Self
My Happy Place
2025
Plays Shang-Chi (voice)
Marvel Zombies
2025
Plays Multi-Paul (voice)
INVINCIBLE
2021
Plays Philippe
Laid
2024
Plays Shang-Chi (voice)
What If...?
2021
Plays Gerald Mesmerizer (voice)
Corner Gas Animated
2018
Plays Desk Officer
Nikita
2010
Plays Technician
Dark Matter
2015
Plays Simu Liu
The Other Two
2019
Plays Bartender
Warehouse 13
2009
Plays Narita Air Traffic Controller
Mayday
2003
Plays Mr. Mitchell
Orphan Black
2013
Plays Adult Hubert Wong (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Willie
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
Plays Garbage Boy
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
2020
Plays Lt. Paolo Mayer
The Expanse
2015
Plays Professor Lem Enall (voice)
Phineas and Ferb
2007
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Avengers: Doomsday
Full Filmography
Avengers: Doomsday
Shaun / Shang-Chi
2026
Film
The Copenhagen Test
Alexander Hale · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
In Your Dreams
Dad (voice)
2025
Film
Marvel Zombies
Shang-Chi (voice) · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
My Happy Place
Self · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
Last Breath
David Yuasa
2025
Film
Laid
Philippe · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
Jackpot!
Louis Lewis
2024
Film
Atlas
Harlan Shepherd
2024
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Simu Liu and where are they from?
Simu Liu is 37 years old, born on April 19, 1989 in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
What are the most famous roles of Simu Liu?
Simu Liu is best known for roles in Pacific Rim, Barbie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
How many movies has Simu Liu been in?
Over a 13-year career (since 2013), Simu Liu has appeared in 16 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Simu Liu's first movie?
The career of Simu Liu began with Raider Origins (2013).
What is Simu Liu's most recent movie or series?
Simu Liu's most recent release is The Copenhagen Test, which premiered on December 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Simu Liu appeared in?
On television, Simu Liu has appeared in The Simpsons, INVINCIBLE, What If...?, The Expanse.
Does Simu Liu have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Simu Liu's upcoming work includes: Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
Simu Liu
1989-04-19 · Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Simu Liu (/ˈsiːmuː ˈliːjuː/ SEE-moo LEE-yoo; simplified Chinese: 刘思慕; traditional Chinese: 劉思慕; born 19 April 1989) is a Canadian actor. He rose to prominence by starring as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
Liu was born in Harbin, China, and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. He has also played Paul Xie in the Omni Television crime drama series Blood and Water—for which he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award and an ACTRA Award—Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcom Kim's Convenience (2016–2021), and one of the Ken dolls in the fantasy comedy film Barbie (2023). In 2022, Liu published the memoir We Were Dreamers and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.Simu Liu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.