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Daniel Wu

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name Daniel N. Wu[1]
Birth date September 30, 1974[1]
Birth place Berkeley, California, U.S.[1]
Citizenship United States[1]
Occupation Actor[1]
Known for *Into the Badlands*[1]

Daniel Wu is a Hong Kong-American actor and filmmaker, born in Berkeley, California, on September 30, 1974, known for his roles in *Into the Badlands* and *American Born Chinese* [1].

Context

Daniel Wu was born in Berkeley, California, on September 30, 1974, and holds U.S. citizenship [1]. He is known for acting in Chinese-language films and in series such as *Into the Badlands* and *American Born Chinese* [1]. Since his film debut in 1998, he has appeared in over 60 films [1]. He is also recognized as a producer and filmmaker [2].

Documented claims

  • Daniel Wu has appeared in over 60 films since his debut in 1998. [1]
  • He is a three-time Golden Horse Award nominee or winner. [1]
  • He starred in the series *American Born Chinese*. [1]
  • He is also listed as a producer and filmmaker. [2]

Questions and answers

Is Daniel Wu a real martial artist?

The sources do not specify his martial arts training, but he is known for action roles in martial-arts films [1].

What does Daniel Wu's wife do?

The sources do not provide information about his wife's occupation.

How rich is Daniel Wu?

The sources do not state his net worth.

What is Daniel Wu's most popular movie?

The sources do not rank his movies by popularity, but he is known for *Into the Badlands* and *American Born Chinese* [1].

Sources

  1. Top 10 Interesting Facts about Daniel Wu — discoverwalks.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. How American-born Chinese actor Daniel Wu juggled ... — scmp.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People