Yu Li

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

26Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 2, 1963

Birth Place: Ha'er‘bing，Heilongjiang Province，China

About Yu Li

Li Yu was born on 2 December 1963 in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. She is an actress, known for Gua fu cun (1988), The Last Emperor (1987) and Tiao zi a bu la (2000).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yu Li reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yu Li'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yu Li remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hong Kong Godfather, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yu Li Movies Ranked

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

★9.5

★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

★8.0

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

★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

★7.0

Father & Son: 1986 film

Father & Son

1986•Comedy

★7.0

★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yu Li.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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	Niuzi	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 "A Storm Will Come Tonight", "The Last Emperor", and "Father & Son".