Yu Li - Actor Profile

Yu Li

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
26Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 2, 1963
Birth Place: Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

About Yu Li

Li Yu was born on 2 December 1963 in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. She is an actress, known for The Last Emperor (1987) and Prison on Fire II (1991).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Yu Li Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yu Li reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Yu Li's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Yu Li's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Hong Kong Godfather, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yu Li Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yu Li's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Hong Kong Godfather (1991) movie poster
★9.5

Hong Kong Godfather: When the boss of a highly profitable Triad family is forced to flee from Hong Kong, rival gangs swoop in to steal any pi

Hong Kong Godfather

1991•Thriller
★8.5
Father & Son (1986) movie poster
★8.5

Father & Son: 1986 film

Father & Son

1986•Comedy
★8.0
A Storm Will Come Tonight (1984) movie poster
★8.0

A Storm Will Come Tonight: A group of young intellectuals return to the city after the Cultural Revolution.

A Storm Will Come Tonight

1984•Drama
★7.6
The Last Emperor (1987) movie poster
★7.6

The Last Emperor: A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden Ci

The Last Emperor

1987•Drama
★7.0
Xiu Xiu (1995) movie poster
★7.0

Xiu Xiu: Yu Lei plays an orphan Xiu Xiu, who is married to a foreign land when she was 3. Her husband, a hunter (Lau Hok Yin), do

Xiu Xiu

1995•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Yu Li has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Gray - Flop Similar →
2001 Forever Love - Flop Similar →
1999 Cop Abula Xiao Qing Average Similar →
1997 Walk In Laura Average Similar →
1995 Because of Lies - Flop Similar →
1995 Xiu Xiu - Hit Similar →
1995 Our Neighbour Detective Miss Lo Flop Similar →
1994 The Three Swordsmen Madame Ku Choi-Yi Average Similar →
1994 Hero of Hong Kong 1949 Uncle Sheung's daughter Average Similar →
1993 A Day Without Policemen Li Li Flop Similar →
1993 The Trail - Average Similar →
1993 Man of the Times 何玉珠 Flop Similar →
1992 Shanghai Heroic Story - Flop Similar →
1992 Now You See Love... Now You Don't - Average Similar →
1991 My Flying Wife Hung Average Similar →
1991 Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Yoru no Maki - Flop Similar →
1991 Slickers vs. Killers Lisa Yu Average Similar →
1991 Hong Kong Godfather Jenny Lam Super Hit Similar →
1991 Prison on Fire II Ms. Wong Hit Similar →
1989 The Village of Widows 阿来 Flop Similar →
1988 The Romance Of Book And Sword - Flop Similar →
1987 The Last Emperor Second High Consort Super Hit Similar →
1986 Father & Son 妞子 Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Moon in Mid-Autumn - Flop Similar →
1984 A Storm Will Come Tonight - Super Hit Similar →
1982 We Are Still Young - Flop Similar →

Yu Li - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yu Li?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yu Li is "Hong Kong Godfather" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Yu Li acted in?

Yu Li has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yu Li?

Other notable films include "Father & Son", "A Storm Will Come Tonight", and "The Last Emperor".

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