Simu Liu Chinese Actor Known for Barbie
Simu Liu · actor and screenwriter · Chinese
Known for
Biography
Simu Liu is a Chinese actor born on 19 April 1989 in Harbin. He is recognised for appearances in Barbie (2023) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
Early life
Simu Liu was educated at University of Western Ontario, finishing in 2011; University of Toronto Schools, finishing in 2007; and Ivey Business School.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Simu Liu is Blood and Water (2015). During the 2010s, he worked on Kim's Convenience (2016). Work from the 2020s includes Atlas (2024) and Last Breath (2025).
His filmography here covers 8 films and 3 TV series from 2015 to 2025. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). The most recent title listed is The Copenhagen Test (2025). Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $432 million. John Cena appears in two of his listed titles, including Jackpot! (2024).
Recognition
In 2022, he won the Time 100. Awards come to 1 win and 2 nominations in total.
Filmography
11 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Last Breath | Film | |
| 2025– | The Copenhagen Test | TV series | |
| 2024 | Arthur the King | Film | |
| 2024 | Atlas | Film | |
| 2024 | Jackpot! | Film | |
| 2023 | Barbie | Ken Carson | Film |
| 2023 | One True Loves | Film | |
| 2021 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Shang-Chi | Film |
| 2016– | Kim's Convenience | TV series | |
| 2015– | Blood and Water | TV series | |
| Women Is Losers | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2017 | ACTRA Award | Blood and Water | Nominated |
| 2017 | Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Program or Series | Blood and Water | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at University of Western Ontario, finishing in 2011; University of Toronto Schools, finishing in 2007; and Ivey Business School.
Simu Liu on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.1M @simuliu
- Engagement rate
- 2.62% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 80,710
- Average comments
- 560 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Simu Liu Photos
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Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Simu Liu?
Simu Liu is 37 years old, born on 19 April 1989 in Harbin.
What is Simu Liu known for?
Simu Liu is known for playing Ken Carson in Barbie (2023).
What is Simu Liu’s nationality?
Simu Liu is Chinese, born in Harbin.
Has Simu Liu won any awards?
Yes. Simu Liu won Time 100 (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q24004849), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0
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