Jiang Wen (born 5 January 1963) is a prominent Chinese film actor, screenwriter and director. Over several decades he has worked in a range of genres, directing landmark domestic films and appearing in international productions. His directing credits include In the Heat of the Sun (1994), Devils on the Doorstep (2000), Let the Bullets Fly (2010) and Gone with the Bullets (2014). He also contributed a segment to the ensemble film New York, I Love You (2008). International audiences may recognize him for his performance as Baze Malbus in the Star Wars anthology feature Rogue One (2016).
Career highlights
- In the Heat of the Sun (1994) — an early directorial effort that helped establish Jiang's reputation for blending personal storytelling with period settings.
- Devils on the Doorstep (2000) — a wartime drama with darkly comic elements that reinforced his standing as a director willing to take creative risks.
- Let the Bullets Fly (2010) and Gone with the Bullets (2014) — commercially visible films that combine action, satire and elaborate production design.
- New York, I Love You (2008) — Jiang directed one episode of this international anthology, contributing to a project featuring filmmakers from several countries.
- Rogue One (2016) — Jiang made a high-profile supporting appearance as Baze Malbus in this entry of the Star Wars offshoot series.
Personal life and background
Jiang was born in Tangshan, in the province of Hebei. His family relocated to Beijing when he was ten years old, and the city later became central to his education and early career in film and theatre. He has been married twice and is the father of three children.