1. Early life and education
Ludi Lin's early life was marked by a multicultural upbringing across several countries, which significantly influenced his identity and linguistic abilities. His academic pursuits led him to a diverse educational background, combining studies in health and performance arts.
1.1. Birthplace and upbringing
Ludi Lin was born on November 11, 1987, in Fuzhou, China. At the age of three, he relocated to Hong Kong. When he was nine, Lin was sent to boarding schools in Sydney, Australia, where he spent the majority of his youth. This period of his life was characterized by frequent moves, which caused his accent to change each time. Consequently, he often felt like an outsider in Australia. Lin has shared that he "had to fight a lot as a kid" to defend himself and his varying accents, leading him to learn street fighting as a means of self-defense. At 17, he immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, to pursue higher education.
1.2. Education
Lin attended and graduated from the University of British Columbia in Canada, where he pursued a double major in Dietetics and Theatre Performance. Following his studies in Vancouver, he further honed his craft by studying film and television acting in Los Angeles.
2. Career
Ludi Lin's career in the entertainment industry began with smaller roles before he achieved international recognition through major film and television productions. He has established himself as a versatile actor, taking on a variety of roles across different genres.
2.1. Start of acting and modeling career
Ludi Lin began his acting career by appearing in various short films. His significant breakthrough came when he secured his first major U.S. role as Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger, in the 2017 film Power Rangers. Prior to this, Lin had auditioned for other prominent roles, including the character of Shang-Chi for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), and Spike Spiegel for the live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop. Lin is known to be a fan of the original anime series.
2.2. Filmography
Ludi Lin's filmography includes a range of roles in both feature films and television series, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
2.2.1. Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Intruders | Grant | Short Film |
| 2012 | The Shannon Entropy | Holt | Short Film |
| Loners | Loner | Short Film | |
| Stasis | Jake | Short Film | |
| 2014 | Monster Hunt | Wind Monster Hunter | |
| 2017 | Power Rangers | Zack Taylor / Black Ranger | |
| 2018 | Aquaman | Murk | |
| 2019 | In a New York Minute | David Qiao | |
| 2020 | Son of the South | Derek Ang | |
| 2021 | Mortal Kombat | Liu Kang | |
| 2025 | Mortal Kombat 2 | Post-production |
2.2.2. Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Holiday Spin | Clayton | TV movie |
| 2014 | Marco Polo | Batbayer | 1 Episode |
| 2019 | Black Mirror | Lance | Episode: "Striking Vipers" |
| 2020 | The Ghost Bride | Lim Tian Bai | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Aquaman: King of Atlantis | Murk | Voice, 1 episode |
| 2021 | Humans | Wen Hao Kang | 3 episodes |
| 2021-2022 | Kung Fu | Kerwin Tan | Recurring role (seasons 1-2) |
3. Personal life and activities
Ludi Lin's personal life reflects his diverse background and commitment to various interests, from language proficiency and athletic pursuits to his advocacy for social causes.
3.1. Languages
Reflecting his multicultural upbringing, Ludi Lin is fluent in several languages, including English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
3.2. Athletics and diet
Lin is highly athletic and has undergone extensive training in a variety of physical disciplines. These include snowboarding, scuba diving, various martial arts, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and Olympic wrestling. He adopted a vegan diet around 2016. Lin is a vocal advocate for veganism, stating that it is "good for the Earth, it's good for my body, I feel good about it because animals are cute, and it is the only thing that is sustainable." He currently divides his time between Vancouver and Beijing.
3.3. Activism and advocacy
Beyond his acting career, Ludi Lin is a known enthusiast of comic books, manga, and anime. He is also a prominent activist for increased Asian representation in media and actively speaks out against anti-Asian racism, supporting movements such as Stop Asian Hate.
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