Background
Li Chen was born on November 24, 1978 in Beijing, China.
Li Chen was born on November 24, 1978 in Beijing, China.
He became familiar to audiences in 1997 as Jian Ning, a young, energetic and pure boy he played in "十七岁不哭". Impressing people with his performances in 士兵突击, Aftershock (film) and 生死线, Li Chen received wide recognition. In 1997 Li, a 19-year-old freshman acting major, was chosen to be the main character JianNing in a TV series 十七岁不哭. His performance remained on people's minds. In 1998, Li acted the part of Mei Ying in 刑警本色. In 2004, 危情24小时 was created specially for Li. Li played an intelligent, capable and experienced anti-terrorism policeman. In 2009, in Aftershock he played Fang Da.