Lin Dongfu

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1957

Birth Place: Shanghai, China

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lin Dongfu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lin Dongfu's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lin Dongfu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Burning Stars, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lin Dongfu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lin Dongfu's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5

★9.5

Burning Stars: In 1920s Shanghai, a group of brave young individuals band together to carry out a dangerous mission, and amid political

Burning Stars

2024•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Jasmine Women: Zhang Ziyi plays the youngest of three generations of women who leads lives in Shanghai. Joan Chen plays the great-grand

Jasmine Women

2004•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

John Rabe: A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.

John Rabe

2009•Drama

★6.5

Journey Through China (2015) movie poster

★6.5

Journey Through China: Liliane, a provincial nurse in her peaceful fifties, must cope with the accidental death of her son in China. She decide

Journey Through China

2015•Drama

★6.3

The Chinese Botanist's Daughters (2006) movie poster

★6.3

The Chinese Botanist's Daughters: At the house of a famous Chinese botanist teacher his daughter and a female intern fall in love with each other - a forb

The Chinese Botanist's Daughters

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lin Dongfu.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	The Shore of Life	Ying Dahai	Flop	Similar →
2024	Burning Stars	Editor-in-chief Qian	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Wandering Days	-	Flop	Similar →
2018	Mme Mills, une voisine si parfaite	Ming Pei	Flop	Similar →
2015	Journey Through China	Chao	Hit	Similar →
2014	Who Is Undercover	蒋介石	Average	Similar →
2011	No Liar, No Cry	Boss	Flop	Similar →
2010	The Blood Bond	Captain Trayng	Flop	Similar →
2009	John Rabe	Chiang Kai-Shek	Hit	Similar →
2006	The Chinese Botanist's Daughters	Prof. Chen	Average	Similar →
2005	The White Countess	Taxi Dance Hall Manager (as Lin Dong Fu)	Average	Similar →
2004	Jasmine Women	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	A Beautiful New World	Real Estate Manager	Average	Similar →
1993	Mr. Wang's Burning Desire	王先生	Flop	Similar →

Lin Dongfu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lin Dongfu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lin Dongfu is "Burning Stars" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Lin Dongfu acted in?

Lin Dongfu has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lin Dongfu?

Other notable films include "Jasmine Women", "John Rabe", and "Journey Through China".