Hu Jun

Chinese actor in 'The Last Emperor'

Hu Jun - Chinese actor in 'The Last Emperor'
Born

March 18th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

China

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Born in 1978, accomplished a successful acting career in China. Gained prominence through various roles in film and television. Starred in 'The Last Emperor', which won multiple Academy Awards. Appeared in many popular series and films, demonstrating a range of acting skills across genres.

Starred in 'The Last Emperor'

Featured in 'The Warlords'

Acted in 'Red Cliff'

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