Jet Li
| Born | April 26, 1963 |
| Hometown | Beijing, China |
| Net worth | $250 million |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Nina Li Chi, Huang Qiuyan |
| Children | Jane Li |
| Parents | Zhang Feng Lan |
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