James Lee Guy

James Lee Guy (born 1968) is an American actor in film and television in China known in front of the camera by his stage name Gai Ji Li, meaning "very lucky". His name was given to him by his Chinese wife.

Guy is a native of Paragon, Indiana and married his wife Helen, a Chinese national when they were both students at IUPUI staying at International House of Indiana University. In 2007, he left a real estate job to focus on his career an actor. He has since worked with veteran Chinese actors Masser and Li Wen Bo to become a foreign lead actor in China.

Living in Beijing with his wife and two sons, Guy teaches his sons acting. In 2010 Guy had a cameo role as a priest in the movie Li Jia Da Yuan in which his eldest son, Alexander, won a lead role as Jerry Li.

Filmography

 * The Bodyguard 2016
 * Dragon Blade 2015
 * 1911 辛亥革命 2011
 *  The Big Layout 大格局 2011
 * Qian Xue Sen 钱学森 2011
 * Yima 义马 2011
 * The Tibetan Body Guard 藏客 2010
 * Lee Family Courtyard 李家大院 2010
 * The 38th Parallel穿越三八线 1999

Television series

 * The Trial of Yang Nai Wu Yu Xiao Bai Cai 杨乃武与小白菜冤案 2011
 * Han Yang Zao 汉阳造 2011
 * Lian Hua 莲花 2011
 * Ju Hua Zui 菊花醉 2011
 * Huan Ying 幻影 2011
 * Qiang Pao Hou  2011
 * Knife Wars 尖刀战士 2010
 * Brother's Hero 兄弟英雄 2010
 * Shui Shang You Ji Dui 水上游击队 2010
 * Zhi Qing 知青 2010
 * Peking War and Peace 北平战与和 2009
 * The Song of the Ocean Tide 大潮如歌 2009
 * Youth Not Wasted 青春不言败 2009
 * The Eminent Clan 望族 2008
 * Spy Wars 密战 2008
 * Liberation 解放 2008
 * Yu Xue Jian Chi浴血坚持 2007
 * The Korean War 朝鲜战争 2001