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Donald Li
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Donald Li

Born 1961 · Hong Kong, China · Active 1976–2015

Born in 1961, Donald Li is a Chinese actor who made his mark in the 1980s with memorable roles in cult classics. He appears in Big Trouble in Little China (1986), where he showcases his comedic talents amid supernatural chaos. Li also stars in One Crazy Summer (1986), further cementing his presence in the era's quirky ensemble comedies. His contributions to these films highlight the vibrant diversity of characters that populate the cult cinema landscape.

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Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China

1986 ★ 7.2
as Eddie Lee

When trucker Jack Burton agreed to take his friend, Wang Chi, to pick up his fiancee at the airport, he never expected to get involved in a supernatural battle between good and evil. Wang's fiancee has emerald green eyes, which make her a perfect target for immortal sorcerer Lo Pan and his three invincible cronies. Lo Pan must marry a girl with green eyes so he can regain his physical form.

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Filmography

21 credits
2010s 4 credits
2015
Bosch as Charlie Lui
TV ★ 7.9
2014
Movie ★ 4.6
2012
The Avengers as World Security Council
Movie ★ 8.0
2010
Hawaii Five-0 as Mr. Kang
TV ★ 7.7
2000s 6 credits
2009
Better Off Ted as Asian Man
TV ★ 7.6
2005
Goal! as Chinese Restaurant Manager
Movie ★ 6.8
2005
Numb3rs as Waiter #1
TV ★ 7.0
2001
Epoch as Chinese Scientist
Movie ★ 4.7
2001
Falcon Down as Capt. Chow
Movie ★ 5.3
2000
Deep Core as Colonel Sun Po
Movie ★ 4.0
1990s 4 credits
1998
U.S. Marshals as Detective Kim
Movie ★ 6.5
1992
Rapid Fire as Tall Guard
Movie ★ 6.4
1992
Movie ★ 5.9
1992
Movie ★ 6.4
1980s 4 credits
1986
Movie ★ 7.2
1986
One Crazy Summer as Chrong Freen
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
The Equalizer as Joe Boy
TV ★ 7.1
1983
Movie ★ 6.0
1970s 3 credits
1979
Knots Landing as Bailiff
TV ★ 6.9
1976
The Enforcer as Policeman
Movie ★ 6.7
1976
The Enforcer as Policeman Escorting Kids (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7