Sam Li Biography: Net Worth, Age, Parents, Awards, Height, Girlfriend, Wiki, TV Shows, TikTok, YouTube

Sam Song Li, born Songpu Li, is a Chinese-American actor and digital content creator who rose to prominence through his role as Bruce Sun in the Netflix action-comedy series The Brothers Sun.

He first built an online following by creating humorous social media sketches that resonated with younger audiences before successfully transitioning into television and film.

His breakout performance alongside Michelle Yeoh and Justin Chien established him as one of Hollywood’s emerging Asian-American actors.

Beyond acting, he is also recognized for writing, producing, and starring in his own digital comedy content.

Sam Song Li
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Songpu Li
Stage Name:	Sam Song Li
Born:	October 6, 1996 (age 29 years old)
Place of Birth:	Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
State Of Origin:	California, United States
Nationality:	Chinese-American
Ethnicity:	Chinese
Height:	183 cm
Religion:	Buddhism
Parents:	Amy (mother)
Occupation:	Actor, Content Creator
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Sam Song Li, who turned 29 years old in 2026, was born on October 6, 1996, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

He was raised by a single mother named Amy, who brought him up in the San Gabriel Valley area of Southern California (specifically Arcadia and Rosemead).

Much like his character Bruce Sun in The Brothers Sun, his mother initially wanted him to pursue a stable career as a doctor, making his real-life transition into acting and improv a major point of tension between them early on.

He completed his early education in California before attending the University of California, Berkeley.

In 2019, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photographic and Film/Video Technology, developing the filmmaking skills that later helped him create and produce his own online comedy content.

Personal Life

Songpu Li is single and has never been married. He has no children and has not publicly confirmed being in a relationship, choosing to keep his romantic life private.

He is based in Los Angeles, California, where he balances acting with content creation. Outside his film and television work, he continues to develop original comedy projects and remains active across several social media platforms.

Career

Sam Song Li began his career as a digital creator, producing comedy sketches for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok that explored everyday life, Asian-American experiences, and internet culture.

His growing popularity led him to join the comedy collective Smile Squad, where he expanded his audience through collaborative online content.

He made his film debut in Women Is Losers in 2021 before appearing in an episode of Better Call Saul the same year.

His career reached a major turning point after he was cast as Bruce Sun in Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, starring alongside Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, and Highdee Kuan.

The series introduced him to a global audience and established him as a rising talent in the entertainment industry.

Following the success of The Brothers Sun, he secured the lead role in the independent comedy pilot Marvin Is Sorry while continuing to pursue opportunities in television, film, and digital media.

Awards

• SXSW Film Festival Grand Jury Award for Independent TV Pilot Programming (2024)

Net Worth

Sam Song Li has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He earns his income through acting, digital content creation, brand partnerships, commercial endorsements, and independent film and television projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @thesamlitv
• TikTok: @thesamlitv
• YouTube: @thesamlitv

Filmography

• Women Is Losers (2021)
• Better Call Saul (2021)
• The Brothers Sun (2024)
• Marvin Is Sorry (2024)

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