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Donnie Yen is a renowned movie actor and martial artist from China. He has starred in dozens of films, including the much celebrated Ip Man trilogy, and is widely considered to be one of the best action stars in the world.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Donnie Yen is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 27, 1963, Donnie Yen was born in Guangzhou, China.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to the United States</div><div class='timeline-text'>Moves to Boston, Massachusetts to study at the Beijing Wushu Team and Harvard University.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Film Role</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lands his first film role as a villain in the martial arts film Drunken Tai Chi.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in Ip Man</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gains international recognition for his starring role in the martial arts biopic Ip Man.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in Bodyguards and Assassins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Land a starring role in the critically acclaimed film Bodyguards and Assassins.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in The Monkey King</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lands a starring role in the fantasy action film The Monkey King.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</div><div class='timeline-text'>Donnie Yen stars as Chirrut Îmwe in the hit Star Wars spinoff Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Versatile Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Donnie Yen is a versatile actor who can play any type of character. He has starred in many different genres and shows his range as an actor. He also speaks multiple languages which helps him to be able to act in many different types of films.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Martial Arts Skills</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Donnie Yen is well known for his martial arts skills. He is highly skilled in various martial arts styles, such as Taekwondo, Kung Fu, and Wing Chun. His martial arts skills often make his fights in movies very exciting.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Role Model</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Donnie Yen is a great role model for people all over the world. He is an example of how hard work and dedication can lead to success. He is also known for being humble and generous with his time, donating money and resources to charity organizations.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Began Martial Arts Training at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donnie Yen began his martial arts training at age eleven, after his mother signed him up for a course in order to help him channel his aggression.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Trained in Wing Chun Kung Fu</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donnie Yen is a master of Wing Chun Kung Fu, which he studied for two years under the renowned Grandmaster William Cheung.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Nominated for Best Actor at Cannes Film Festival</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2005, Donnie Yen was nominated for Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in the movie "Seven Swords".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received Lifetime Achievement Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2017, Donnie Yen received a lifetime achievement award from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society for his contribution to the Hong Kong film industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Guinness World Record Holder</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donnie Yen holds a Guinness World Record title for Most Stunts by a Living Actor, having performed over 200 stunts in his career.</p></div></div>
Donnie Yen, a Chinese actor, was born on July 27, 1963 and is currently 60 years old. He is best known for his roles in action films, such as the Ip Man trilogy and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Donnie Yen has an estimated net worth of $40M. He is well-known for his action hero roles in the movie and television industry. His wealth comes from various sources such as his main acting roles in films and television shows, brand endorsements, investments and other business ventures.
