How old was Jet Li in Once Upon a Time 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 Once Upon a Time in China was being made, Jet Li was:

27 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 Once Upon a Time in China:

January 1, 1991

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.