Full Name: Bai Ling
Date of
Birth: October 10, 1966
Place of
Birth: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Nationality:
Chinese-American
Occupation: Actress
Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Education
Bai Ling attended
the People's Liberation Army Arts College in China, where she studied
performance and acting.
She also spent
time in the United States to further pursue her acting career.
Family
Parents:
Her father was a
music teacher and her mother was a performer in the Chinese Army's arts
program.
Bai Ling has two
siblings:
Elder
sister: Bai Jie, a professor.
Younger
brother: Bai Chen, a
musician.
Career
Bai Ling began her
career in China and gained recognition for her talent in acting. Her transition
to Hollywood allowed her to achieve international fame.
Key
Career Highlights:
Chinese
Film Debut:
Bai Ling started
her career acting in Chinese films such as "The Shining Arc."
Hollywood
Breakthrough:
Bai gained
international recognition for her role in "The Crow" (1994) alongside
Brandon Lee.
She appeared in
major films such as "Red Corner" (1997) opposite Richard Gere,
"Anna and the King" (1999) with Jodie Foster, and "Sky Captain
and the World of Tomorrow" (2004).
Independent
Films:
She has also acted
in several independent films, showcasing her range as an actress.
Television
Roles:
Bai Ling has
guest-starred in television series such as "Entourage,"
"Lost," and "Anger Management."
Modeling
and Fashion:
Known for her
daring and unconventional fashion sense, Bai Ling is a frequent presence at red
carpet events and fashion shows.
Net Worth
Estimated Net
Worth (2024): $3 million
Bai Ling’s wealth
comes primarily from her acting roles in films and television, along with
endorsements and appearances.