How old was Jet Li in Once Upon a Time in China and America?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Once Upon a Time in China and America was being made, Jet Li was:

33 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Once Upon a Time in China and America:

January 1, 1997

And the day Jet Li was born, which is:

April 26, 1963

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Jet Li might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.