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Yao Ming

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
6Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 12, 1980
Birth Place: Shanghai, China

About Yao Ming

Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball executive and former professional player. He played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association and the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yao Ming reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Yao Ming's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yao Ming remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yao Ming Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yao Ming's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming (2014) movie poster
★10.0

Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming: Basketball superstar and wildlife advocate Yao Ming travels to Africa to help spread awareness about the cruelty of poac

Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming

2014•Documentary
★7.9
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008) movie poster
★7.9

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony: The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It be

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

2008•Documentary
★6.2
The Year of the Yao (2004) movie poster
★6.2

The Year of the Yao: The Year of the Yao is a documentary film telling the first year of basketball player Yao Ming in the United States.

The Year of the Yao

2004•Documentary
★0.0
Amazing (2013) movie poster
★0.0

Amazing: "Amazing" centers on a video game company boss, Frank (Eric Mabius of TV's "Ugly Betty"), who is eager to rush his firm'

Amazing

2013•Sci-Fi
★0.0
Yao Ming and Children Affected b HIV/AIDS (2005) movie poster
★0.0

Yao Ming and Children Affected b HIV/AIDS: A group of Chinese orphans with AIDS make their first trip to Beijing to meet Yao Ming.

Yao Ming and Children Affected b HIV/AIDS

2005

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yao Ming.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming - Super Hit Similar →
2013 Amazing Yao Ming Flop Similar →
2009 The Magic Aster 配音 Flop Similar →
2008 Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Yao Ming and Children Affected b HIV/AIDS himself Flop Similar →
2004 The Year of the Yao Self Average Similar →

Yao Ming - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yao Ming?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yao Ming is "Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yao Ming acted in?

Yao Ming has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yao Ming?

Other notable films include "Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony", "The Year of the Yao", and "Amazing".