How old was Jet Li in Last Hero in China?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Last Hero in China was being made, Jet Li was:

29 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Last Hero in China:

January 1, 1993

And the day in which Jet Li was born:

April 26, 1963

Movies tend to be released within a year of filming, so Jet Li may have been one year off from the listed age in certain scenes.