Jun Hu

Jun Hu popped into the world on March 18, 1968, smack in the middle of Beijing—right in the city’s heartbeat. He’s the kind of actor you recognize even if you don’t know his name. Maybe you’ve caught him in “Chi Bi” (yep, that epic 2008 historical flick, “Red Cliff” if you’re going by the English title), or maybe he got under your skin in “Lie hu” from 2020, or maybe you spotted him in “Mou gaan dou II” (that’s “Infernal Affairs II” for those tuning in from the West). Guy’s got range, bouncing from ancient battlefields to gritty thrillers, and honestly, he owns every frame he’s in. He’s not one of those actors who just shows up and reads lines, either. Jun Hu’s got producer chops too—he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty behind the scenes. It’s like he eats, sleeps, and breathes film. But don’t go thinking he’s just about the movies. Offscreen, he’s been married to Fang Lu since May 1, 1999, and they’ve built a family together, two kids and all. There’s something about Jun Hu that’s just sort of timeless. Maybe it’s the way he can switch from intense drama to action without missing a beat. Or maybe it’s the fact that he’s kept his private life pretty low-key—no wild scandals, just steady work and family. Either way, if you’re flipping through Chinese cinema, you’ll probably bump into his face sooner or later.