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Jet Li (; , 1963 ) is a Chinese Martial Artist and Film Actor . Jet Li (as he would later be known) was born in Beijing , China . His father died when he was two and his mother who was very protective sent him to the Wushu academy at the age of eight. CAREER As an athlete Jet Li participated in the sport of . As a member of the team, he received martial arts training and went on to win fifteen gold medals and one silver medal in Chinese wushu championships:
All his optional empty-hand form medals were won with a form called ''fanzi yingzhuaquan'' (翻子鷹爪拳, Fanzi Eagle Claw ). His success led to the PRC declaring Jet Li to be a "National Treasure". As an actor The fame gained by his sports winnings led to a career as a martial arts film star, beginning in Mainland China and then continuing into Hong Kong . After his success in Hong Kong, Jet Li established a presence in American films, beginning with his portrayal of a villain in '' Lethal Weapon 4 ''. His first lead role in a Hollywood movie was in '' Romeo Must Die ''. Some of his more famous Chinese films include:
Jet Li starred in the 1995 movie, ''Shu dan long wei'', known in English as "Courage of a Mouse and Power of a Dragon". The movie, known in the US as either ''High Risk'' or ''Meltdown'', portrays Jet Li as a cop who becomes disillusioned after his wife is murdered by crimelords. Along the way, he pairs up with a wacky sell-out actor, Frankie (played by Jacky Cheung ), and proceeds to engage in a series of violent battles in a high-rise building. In July 2001 , Jet Li and Jackie Chan agreed to produce and star in an action movie which was to be released in 2002 or 2003, but there has since been no news of their collaboration. In 2002 , the film '' Hero '' was released in the US market. This film was both commercial and a critical success. Li took a big risk with the 2005 action drama, ''Unleashed'' (a.k.a. '' Danny The Dog '') where he portrays an adult with the mentality of a child who has been raised like an animal. A somber film with more depth than had been previously seen in Li's films, it co-starred dramatic actors, Bob Hoskins and Morgan Freeman . According to Shenzhen Daily newspaper, Jet Li has announced his retirement from Martial Arts Film s after the film '' Fearless '', known as '' Huo Yuanjia '' in Chinese, named after the real-life founder of Jing Wu Men who reportedly defeated foreign boxers and Japanese martial artists in publicized events at a time when China's power was seen as eroding. Together with the film ''Fist of Legend'', Li has portrayed both Chen Zhen, the fictional student and avenger of Huo Yuanjia, as well as Huo Yuanjia himself. "I stepped into the martial arts movie market when I was only 16. I think I have proved my ability in this field and it won't make sense for me to continue for another five or 10 years. Huo Yuanjia is a conclusion to my life as a martial arts star." Even with the martial arts genre fading in Li's career, action movies will still flow in his direction. His new thriller, ''Rogue'', will begin principal photography in the spring of 2006, re-teaming Jet Li with actor Jason Statham and action choreographer Corey Yuen . PERSONAL LIFE In 1987 Jet Li married Beijing Wushu Team member and ''Shaolin Temple'' series co-star Huang Qiuyan , with whom he had two children. They divorced in 1990 . Since 1999 , he has been married to Nina Li Chi (born Li Zhi), a Shanghai -born, Hong Kong -based actress. He has two children with her as well. Jet Li was in the Maldives when the Tsunami hit during the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake . He suffered a minor foot injury, caused by a piece of floating furniture, while he was guiding his daughter and himself to safety. FILMOGRAPHY
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