Simu Liu
Voice ActorSimu Liu is a Canadian actor born in Harbin, China, best known for playing the Marvel superhero Shang-Chi on screen, who also lends his voice to a role in the Skybound Entertainment series Invincible on Prime Video.
Invincible Role
Liu is part of the voice cast contributing to Invincible, the R-rated animated superhero series Skybound Entertainment produces for Prime Video based on Robert Kirkman's comic. The role adds an animated credit to a filmography built largely around live action blockbusters and streaming comedy. Invincible has regularly drawn in demand film and television actors for its ensemble, and Liu's casting fits that trend.
Career and Notable Roles
Raised in Mississauga, Ontario after being born in Harbin, China, Liu got his start on the Omni Television series Blood and Water before landing the role of Jung Kim on the sitcom Kim's Convenience, which ran from 2016 to 2021. He became a global star playing the title hero of the 2021 Marvel film Shang-Chi, a part he reprises in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, and he also appeared as one of the Kens in 2023's Barbie. Away from acting, he released the memoir We Were Dreamers in 2022, the same year Time named him among the world's most influential people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Simu Liu?
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor born in Harbin, China, best known for playing the Marvel superhero Shang-Chi on screen. He also lends his voice to a role in Invincible, the Skybound Entertainment series on Prime Video.
What is Simu Liu's role in Invincible?
Liu is part of the voice cast contributing to Invincible, the R-rated animated superhero series Skybound Entertainment produces for Prime Video based on Robert Kirkman's comic. The role adds an animated credit to a filmography built largely around live-action blockbusters and streaming comedy.
What was Simu Liu's role before Shang-Chi?
Before landing the title role in Marvel's Shang-Chi, Liu started on the Omni Television series Blood and Water and later played Jung Kim on the sitcom Kim's Convenience, which ran from 2016 to 2021.
Has Simu Liu appeared in other major films besides Shang-Chi?
Liu reprises Shang-Chi in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, and he also appeared as one of the Kens in 2023's Barbie.
Has Simu Liu written a book?
Liu released the memoir We Were Dreamers in 2022, the same year Time named him among the world's most influential people.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byRobert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley
- Published byImage Comics / Skybound
- Animated bySkybound Animation
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