Li Xian Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Li Xian is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his roles in Go Go Squid!, Tientsin Mystic, Medical Examiner Dr. Qin, Meet Yourself, Will Love in Spring, Flourished Peony, and In the Name of Blossom.

He is regarded as one of China’s leading television actors and was listed on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 in 2020.

Li Xian
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Li Xian
Born:	October 19, 1991 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Xianning, Hubei, China
Nationality:	Chinese
Ethnicity:	Han Chinese
Height:	6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Li
Siblings:	Li Shi
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$8 million

Early Life and Education

Li Xian was born on October 19, 1991, in Xianning, Hubei, China, and grew up in Jingzhou, Hubei. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Li and is of Han Chinese ethnicity. He grew up with one sibling, Li Shi.

Li attended Jingzhou Middle School before enrolling in the Beijing Film Academy, where he majored in the Performance Department after being admitted in 2010. Before entering university, he changed the Chinese character of his given name from 晛 to 现. His religion is Unknown.

Career

Li Xian began his acting career in 2011 with the film Feng Shui before gaining attention through supporting roles in Who Sleeps My Bro and the hit crime drama Medical Examiner Dr. Qin. His breakthrough came in 2017 when he starred as Guo Deyou in the fantasy mystery series Tientsin Mystic, earning widespread critical acclaim and establishing himself as one of China’s rising stars.

His popularity soared in 2019 after portraying Han Shangyan in the blockbuster romance drama Go Go Squid!, one of the year’s biggest television successes. Since then, he has starred in acclaimed productions including Sword Dynasty, Meet Yourself, Will Love in Spring, Flourished Peony, and In the Name of Blossom.

He has also appeared in films such as Love O2O, The Captain, Leap, Soul Snatcher, and Love Song 1980, becoming one of the most recognizable actors in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Awards and Nominations

• Tencent Video All-Star Awards – Quality Actor of the Year (Winner)
• Weibo Awards – Popular Actor (Winner)
• iQIYI All-Star Carnival – Popular Actor (Winner)
• GQ Men of the Year Awards – Popular Actor (Winner)
• Over 23 wins and 38 nominations across major Chinese entertainment awards.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mr.lixian

Personal Life

Li Xian, 34 years old, is currently single, and there is no verified information regarding his current relationship status. He does not have any children. He stands approximately 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall.

Outside acting, he enjoys photography, fitness, traveling, and basketball. He has cited Ha Jung-woo, Oguri Shun, and Ryan Gosling among his favorite actors.

Net Worth

Li Xian has an estimated net worth of $8 million USD. His income is primarily generated through acting, commercial endorsements, brand partnerships, magazine campaigns, and ambassador roles for luxury fashion brands. His continued success in television dramas and major advertising campaigns has made him one of China’s highest-profile actors.

Filmography

Films

• Feng Shui (2012)
• Singing When We’re Young (2013)
• Who Sleeps My Bro (2016)
• Love O2O (2016)
• Deadly Love (2017)
• The Founding of an Army (2017)
• Nuts (2018)
• The Enigma of Arrival (2018)
• The Captain (2019)
• Leap (2020)
• Love Song 1980 (2020)
• Soul Snatcher (2020)

Television

• Medical Examiner Dr. Qin (2016)
• Tientsin Mystic (2017)
• Only Side by Side with You (2018)
• Go Go Squid! (2019)
• Sword Dynasty (2019)
• Meet Yourself (2023)
• Will Love in Spring (2024)
• Flourished Peony (2025)
• In the Name of Blossom (2025)

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