Simu Liu
Actor • Writer • Stunt Performer
Birth Date: April 19, 1989
Age: 35 years old
Birth Place: Harbin, China
Born on mainland China, Simu Liu and his family immigrated to Canada when he was just five years old. After graduating in 2011 with a degree in Business Administration and working a professional services firm Deloitte & Touche for a brief time, Liu decided to devote his attention to acting. His first screen appearance came in a guest role on the action series "Nikita" (The CW, 2010-13) based on the film "La Femme Nikita" (1990). A few more guest roles and a recurring role on the police procedural "Blood and Water" (OMNI, 2015-) kept Liu busy until he landed his first series regular role.
In 2016, Liu premiered as the estranged son of a storeowner on the show "Kim's Convenience" (CBC, 2016-). During the same period, he made his first appearance as a major recurring character on the action series "Taken" (NBC 2017- ), a prequel to the successful film franchise.
Credits
Last Breath
Actor
Dave Yuasa
Movie
2025
People's Choice Awards
Host
Awards
2024
Chrissy & Dave Dine OutStream
Self
Reality
2024
Arthur the KingStream
Actor
Leo
Movie
2024
AtlasStream
Actor
Harlan Shepherd
Movie
2024
Jackpot!Stream
Actor
Louis Lewis
Movie
2024
New Wave
Executive Producer
Movie
2024
Live with Kelly and MarkStream
Guest
Talk
2023
2023 JUNO Awards Nominees
Host
Show
2023
BarbieStream
Actor
Ken
Movie
2023
One True LovesStream
Actor
Sam
Movie
2023
SimulantStream
Actor
Casey
Movie
2023
Barbie (Signed)
Actor
Ken
Movie
2023
StoryBots: Answer Time
Guest Star
Show
2022
Celebrity Jeopardy!Stream
Guest
Game Show
2022
Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The ChallengeStream
Self
Reality
2022
Ukraine: Answering the Call
Self
Special
2022
TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
Host
Show
2022
Hello (Again)
Executive Producer
Show
2022
Hot Corn
Guest
Show
2022
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Extras
Actor
Show
2021
That's My Jam
Guest
Game Show
2021
See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special
Guest
Show
2021
Assembled: The Making of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Self
Show
2021
Star Wars: VisionsStream
Voice
Zhima
Series
2021
Recipe For Change
Self
Show
2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsStream
Actor
Shang-Chi
Movie
2021
Bright: Samurai Soul
Voice
Izou
Movie
2021
Women Is Losers
Actor
Gilbert
Movie
2021
The Drew Barrymore ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2020
GMA3: What You Need to Know
Guest
Show
2020
The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream
Host
Talk
2019
The National Interview: Simu Liu
Guest
Show
2019
Today With Hoda & Jenna
Guest
Show
2019
Today 3rd Hour
Guest
Show
2018
Bad Blood
Actor
Guy
Show
2017
Live with Kelly and Ryan
Guest
Talk
2017
TakenStream
Actor
Faaron
Series
2017
The Beaverton
Guest
Show
2016
Kim's ConvenienceStream
Actor
Jung
Series
2016
Blood and Water
Actor
Show
2015
The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream
Guest
Talk
2015
Celebrity Family FeudStream
Guest
Game Show
2015
Dark MatterStream
Guest Star
Technician
Series
2015
Hot OnesStream
Guest
Reality
2015
Fresh Off the BoatStream
Guest Star
Willie
Series
2015
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Guest
Show
2014
q
Guest
Show
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream
Guest
Talk
2014
The Social
Guest
Show
2013
The Marilyn Denis Show
Guest
Show
2011
etalk
Guest
Show
2006
ET Canada
Guest
Show
2005
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Guest
Talk
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream
Guest
Talk
2003
The View
Guest
Talk
1997
Access HollywoodStream
Guest
News
1996
The SimpsonsStream
Guest Voice
Adult Hubert Wong
Series
1989
Good Morning America
Guest
News
1975
Saturday Night LiveStream
Host
Series
1975
Today
Guest
News
1952
Photos
News aboutSimu Liu
‘Laid’ Trailer: Stephanie Hsu’s Body Count Is Deadly in Peacock Comedy (VIDEO)
Comic-Con
‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch’ Season 2 Adds Simu Liu & Original Sequel Star
Oscars 2024: Ryan Gosling & Many Kens Dazzle With ‘I’m Just Ken’ Performance (VIDEO)
2024 People’s Choice Awards Nominations: ‘The Bear,’ ‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘The Last of Us’ & More
Rihanna’s ‘Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4’ to Feature Sheryl Lee Ralph, Taraji P. Henson, Simu Liu & More
Simu Liu to Star in Prime Video’s ‘Seven Wonders’ Series Adaptation
Constance Wu Felt ‘Shunned’ After Simu Liu Joked About Her ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Tweets
Spoiler Alert
‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Kicks Off With a Stunning Last-Minute Victory — Who Won?
‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Contestants Revealed: Simu Liu, Ray Romano & More
‘Carpool Karaoke’ Season 5: Zooey Deschanel, CM Punk & More Join Apple TV+ Show (VIDEO)
2022 Critics Choice Super Awards: ‘Evil’ & ‘Midnight Mass’ Lead TV Nominees
The Rock Sweeps, Ellen’s Final Win & More 2021 People’s Choice Awards Highlights (VIDEO)
Best Lines of the Week (November 12-18): ‘You Don’t Break Up With Someone By Fax’
Jonathan Majors & Simu Liu to Make ‘SNL’ Hosting Debuts in November
After ‘Kim’s Convenience’ — 6 More Shows Featuring Stories of People of Color
‘Kim’s Convenience’ Stars Blast Show for ‘Lack of Diversity’ and ‘Racist Storylines’
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