Jackson Yee

Acting

Biography

Jackson Yee (Chinese: 易烊千玺; pinyin: Yi Yangqianxi; born 28 November 2000) is a Chinese actor and singer who graduated from The Central Academy of Drama. Already a major star across Asia by 13, Yee gained international recognition with his film debut Better Days (2019), which was Oscar-nominated. Filmed at 17, the role earned him numerous Best Newcomer awards. He went on to star in a string of record-breaking hits, including A Little Red Flower (2020), The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021, China’s highest-grossing live-action film), Nice View (2022), Full River Red (the highest-grossing Asian film of 2023), Scare Out (2026) and Big World (2024, TIFF-JP Audience Award), a micro-budget hit. His engagement with challenging, auteur-oriented works continues with projects such as Cannes-winning Resurrection (2025). Across eight leading roles, Yee’s films have grossed over US$3 billion worldwide with 500 million admissions. Jackson Yee’s leading projects have exceeded RMB 100 million in pre-sales for eight consecutive years, including Resurrection (2025), excluding previews. He has received Best Actor nominations from all of China’s major film awards and became the youngest Golden Rooster winner at age 24. Widely regarded as the leading figure in contemporary Chinese cinema, Yee is noted for his charisma, versatility, and ability to navigate both commercial and arthouse filmmaking. He topped the Forbes China Celebrity List in 2020 and 2021 before its discontinuation.

Filmography Movies

Acting

MOVIE

Three Words

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The film tells the story in Brother Daguang's memories - The unspoken love that lacks courage and the vitality of friends intertwined with fate. This inspires us to cherish the present, embrace the belief in the beauty of life, never forget the way back no matter how far we go, be a down-to-earth person, and face life bravely.

The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

6.4(0.1K)

Commander Wu Qianli leads the 7th Infantry Company soldiers to Funchilin Pass where they are tasked to destroy a bridge to stop enemy troops from retreating.

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The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

Wu Wanli

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Resurrection

7.2(0.1K)

In a future where humanity has surrendered its ability to dream in exchange for immortality, an outcast finds illusion, nightmarish visions, and beauty in an intoxicating world of his own making.

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Resurrection

Deliriant / Qiu Moyun / Mongrel / Jia Shengjun / Apollo

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She's Got No Name

4.3(0.0K)

A bizarre case caused thousands of waves. There are different opinions on the truth. When the whole story of the case was gradually restored like pieces of a puzzle, people realized that the truth was not that important anymore.

Full River Red

6.0(0.2K)

During China's Song Dynasty, a mysterious murder occurs at Chancellor Quin Hui's palace after meeting delegates from the neighboring Jin Dynasty. The members become embroiled not just in a murder mystery, but a larger conspiracy concerning the fate of the empire.

Big World

8.2(0.1K)

Liu Chunhe, suffering from cerebral palsy, bravely breaks through the shackles of body and mind to realize the dream stage for his grandmother, while trying to find the coordinates of his own life. After experiencing a summer transformation, he finally embarked on a new journey.

Mr. Six

6.8(0.2K)

Many years ago Mr. Six was a notorious gangster. That was back when there was still such a thing as honour among thieves, when criminals earned respect and maintained principles. These days Mr. Six is all but forgotten, a living relic residing in a narrow alley. One day Six's son, Xiaobo, is abducted by some spoiled punks after he scratches their precious Ferrari. Mr. Six realizes that he must do whatever it takes to get his son back — even if that means returning to the life he thought he had left behind.

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Mr. Six

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The Best Acting Performances: A Self-inflicted Whistleblower

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This series invited 10 of the most anticipated actors of 2019 to present exciting short films with their 'most beautiful performances'.

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The Best Acting Performances: A Self-inflicted Whistleblower

Xiao Sen/小森

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Unknown Animal

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BMW AHEAD Video Project in collaboration with Jackson Yee

At the Fair

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It may be compressed in the lens, concealed in the text, hidden in the cursor, or buried in the darkness. We encounter infinite time in the dimension of space during the tranquility of day and night. The micro-film “At the Fair” Scriptwriter by Ban Yu Directed by Zeng Zeng

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At the Fair

Hawker/ Watchmaker/ Postman

Production

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Leap

6.7(0.0K)

After 12 years, the Chinese women's volleyball team again reached the Olympic final. The ups and downs of the Chinese women's volleyball team for more than three decades have slowly spread away.

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Leap

Theme Song Performance

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A Tapestry of a Legendary Land

8.5(0.0K)

As a modern artifact researcher prepares for the exhibition of "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains," he unexpectedly travels back nine hundred years to the Northern Song dynasty, entering the heart of young painter Xi Meng. There, he witnesses Xu Meng's passionate journey and the collaboration with dedicated laborers as they overcome great challenges to create a timeless masterpiece.

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A Tapestry of a Legendary Land

Theme Song Performance

MOVIE

The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

6.4(0.1K)

Commander Wu Qianli leads the 7th Infantry Company soldiers to Funchilin Pass where they are tasked to destroy a bridge to stop enemy troops from retreating.

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The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

Theme Song Performance

MOVIE

Better Days

8.1(0.6K)

A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.

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Better Days

Songs