Gong Li is one of the most recognized Chinese Actors of the Generation X generation.
Gong Li is a Chinese-born Singaporean film actress. Gong first came into international prominence through close collaboration with Chinese director Zhang Yimou and is credited with helping bring Chinese cinema to Europe and the United States. She has twice been awarded the Golden Rooster and the Hundred Flowers Awards as well as the Berlinale Camera, Cannes Festival Trophy, National Board of Review, New York Film Critics Circle Award, and Volpi Cup. She married Singaporean businessman Ooi Hoe Soeng in 1996, and became a Singaporean citizen in 2008.
| Metric | Gong Li | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 60 | 53 | +7 yrs |
| Career length | 42 yrs | ~35 yrs | +7 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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