Zhang Ziyi
Known for
One of the great actresses of Chinese and Asian cinema with international projection. She became established as a muse of Zhang Yimou in 'The Road Home' (1999) and achieved worldwide fame with 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000), one of the great films of Asian cinema. She shone in 'Hero' (2002), 'House of Flying Daggers' (2004) and 'Memoirs of a Geisha' (2005). Chinese actress of magnetic beauty and wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her elegance and her interpretive intensity, one of the most internationally recognized Chinese performers of her generation.
Zhang Ziyi
41 Movies
1 Series
One of the great actresses of Chinese and Asian cinema with international projection. She became established as a muse of Zhang Yimou in 'The Road Home' (1999) and achieved worldwide fame with 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000), one of the great films of Asian cinema. She shone in 'Hero' (2002), 'House of Flying Daggers' (2004) and 'Memoirs of a Geisha' (2005). Chinese actress of magnetic beauty and wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her elegance and her interpretive intensity, one of the most internationally recognized Chinese performers of her generation.
Movies
Plays Dr. Ilene Chen / Dr. Ling
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
2019
Plays Moon
Hero
2002
Plays Hu Li
Rush Hour 2
2001
Plays Jen
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
2000
Plays Karai (voice)
TMNT
2007
Plays Sayuri
Memoirs of a Geisha
2005
Plays Tam
The Cloverfield Paradox
2018
Plays Xiao Mei
House of Flying Daggers
2004
Plays Gong Er
The Grandmaster
2013
Plays Bai Ling
2046
2004
Plays Young Zhao Di
The Road Home
1999
Plays Kristen
Horsemen
2009
Plays Joy
Zu Warriors
2001
Plays Du Fenyu
Dangerous Liaisons
2012
Plays Gong Peng
The Founding of a Republic
2009
Plays Empress Wan
The Banquet
2006
Plays Tang Sheng
The Volunteers: To the War
2023
Plays The Triad Boss
My Wife is a Gangster 2
2003
Plays Zhan Zhou
She's Got No Name
2025
Plays Xiao Liu
The Wasted Times
2016
Plays Wang Minjia
Forever Young
2018
Plays Princess Bu-yong
The Warrior
2001
Plays Xu Ying
The Climbers
2019
Plays Yu Zhen
The Crossing I
2014
Director
Plays Yu Kaiying (segment "Poetry")
My Country, My Parents
2021
Producer
Plays Sophie
Sophie's Revenge
2009
Plays Yu Zhen
The Crossing II
2015
Plays Cynthia / Ding Hui
Purple Butterfly
2003
Producer
Plays Sophie
My Lucky Star
2013
Plays Young Mo
Jasmine Women
2004
Plays Meng Xiaodong
Forever Enthralled
2008
Plays Su Leqi
Run for Love
2016
Plays Tanukihime
Princess Raccoon
2005
Plays Shang Qinqin
Love for Life
2011
Plays Phoenix (voice)
Where's the Dragon?
2015
Producer
Plays Auntie
Oh My God!
2015
Plays Zhang Ziyi
Better and Better
2013
TV Shows
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She's Got No Name
Full Filmography
She's Got No Name
Zhan Zhou
2025
Film
The Volunteers: To the War
Tang Sheng
2023
Film
My Country, My Parents
Yu Kaiying (segment "Poetry")
2021
Film
The Rebel Princess
王儇 · 68 episodes
2021–
TV
The Climbers
Xu Ying
2019
Film
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Dr. Ilene Chen / Dr. Ling
2019
Film
The Cloverfield Paradox
Tam
2018
Film
Forever Young
Wang Minjia
2018
Film
Most of the Time
Self
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zhang Ziyi and where are they from?
Zhang Ziyi is 47 years old, born on February 9, 1979 in Beijing, China.
What are the most famous roles of Zhang Ziyi?
Zhang Ziyi is best known for roles in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Rush Hour 2, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
How many movies has Zhang Ziyi been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Zhang Ziyi has appeared in 39 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Zhang Ziyi's first movie?
The career of Zhang Ziyi began with Touching Starlight (1996).
What is Zhang Ziyi's most recent movie or series?
Zhang Ziyi's most recent release is 首届CMG中国电影盛典, which premiered on April 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Zhang Ziyi appeared in?
On television, Zhang Ziyi has appeared in The Oscars, Today, The Rebel Princess, Trump Card.
Zhang Ziyi
1979-02-09 · Beijing, China
Zhang Ziyi (Chinese: 章子怡; born 9 February 1979) is a Chinese actress. Her first major role was in The Road Home (1999). She later achieved fame for her role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), which was nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
In the West, Zhang is best known for her appearances in Rush Hour 2 (2001), Hero (2002), 2046 (2004) and House of Flying Daggers (2004). Her most critically acclaimed works are Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), which earned her nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role; and The Grandmaster (2013), for which she won 12 different Best Actress awards to become the most awarded actress for a single film.