Born in Taipei, Taiwan, on the 15 October 1974, Lin was the second child in a family of five children. He graduated from Zhong Xiao Primary School and Huai Sheng Secondary School. At the age of 16, while he was studying Drama and Photography in Hwa Gang, Lin was discovered during a performance in school. During this time, he was the star of the campus. At first, he declined his first manager’s offer to enter the entertainment industry but later took up the offer. In 1992, at the tender age of 17, he became a superstar overnight at the release of his debut album, "Not Every Love Song has Fond Memories" (不是每個戀曲都有美好回憶). His sweeping fame across Asia and even the United States gained him the nickname "Little Whirlwind". He was also known as one of the "Little Four Heavenly Kings" in Taiwan. Lin became the youngest singer ever to hold a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, being only 18 years old and the first singer to hold a concert within the Suntec City Fountain of Wealth, Singapore, in 1999. He went on to release 13 albums, including special editions and compilations, and has since filmed many movies and series, as well as endorsed many products. Throughout his singing career, he also received many awards for his hit songs and albums.

Lin enjoyed great popularity until 1994, when he had to serve compulsory military service. Despite knowing it would affect his career tremendously, he did not seek special treatment from the government. In October that year, he entered the military like any other ordinary male of his age. Despite his fame, Lin did not have an easy life in the military. In a 2005 talk show, Jimmy revealed that in addition to the arduous training, he was bullied by seniors, and was expected to perform better than other soldiers. Although he did not expect star treatment, Jimmy was shocked to be treated badly for being a celebrity. In spite of all these, Lin performed well as a soldier, and received awards for excellent performance. He served primarily in the entertainment section of the military. After 2 years in the military, he returned to acting and singing career in 1996.

Profile

Chinese Name : Lin Zhi Ying
English Name : Jimmy Lin
Nickname : Hsiao Chih, Little Whirlwind
Date of Birth : October 15, 1974
Place of Birth : Taipei, Taiwan
Residence : Taipei City
Blood Type : O
Chinese Zodiac : Tiger
Horoscope : Libra
Height : 172 cm
Weight : 58 kg
Family Members : Parents, 1 elder brother, 2 younger brothers, and 1 younger sister
Talents and Hobbies : Dancing, acting, photography
Favorite Sports : Baseball, car racing, swimming, golfing, tennis
Favorite Expression : Smile
Favorite Pet : Dogs
Favourite Collections : Stamps, model cars, cameras
Favourite Snacks : Ice cream, chocolate
Education : Graduated from Hwa Gang in Photography & Drama
Record Company : Forward Music



Movies

:: 2005 - Wolf / Brother
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Ambrose, An Ya, Pu Pu
:: 2005 - The Love Winner
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Liu Yi Fei, Ambrose, Kristy Yang
:: 2003 - Boxing Hero
(Cast : Jimmy Lin, Yi Zi Wei, Chen Kui An
:: 2001 - My Heart Will Go On
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Echo Shen
:: 1999 - Ang Yee ( Thai Movie )
Cast : Amphol, Chachcha, Jimmy Lin, Annie Wu
:: 1998 - Chivalrous Legend
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Shi Xiao Long, Ke Shou Liang, Vivian Hsu, Luo Shi Feng
:: 1998 - Heavenly Legend
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Hao Shao Wen, Shi Xiao Long
:: 1995 - Forever Friends
Cast Jimmy Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Alec Su, Nicky Wu
:: 1994 - Grandpa's Love
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Hao Shao Wen, Lang Xiong
:: 1994 - School Days
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Ruby Lin
:: 1994 - No Sir
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tuo Zhong Hua, Richie Ren, Chen Wei Ming
:: 1993 - Shaolin Popeye
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Hao Shao Wen, Shi Xiao Long, Vivian Hsu
:: 1993 - Vampire Family
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Dicky Cheung, Athena Chu, Eric Tsang
:: 1993 - Boys Are Easy
Cast : Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Chingmy Yau, Tong Leung Ka Fai, Jacky Cheung, Ekin Cheng, Jimmy Lin, Richard Ng, Sandra Ng
:: 1993 - End Of The Road
Cast :Tony Leung, Tuo Zhong Hua, Jimmy Lin, Rosamund Kwan, Ng Man Tat
:: 1992 - Flying Dagger
Cast : Tony Leung Ka Fai, Jimmy Lin, Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Min, Gloria Yip
:: 1992 - Butterfly And Sword
Cast : Tony Leung, Jimmy Lin, Joey Wong, Michelle Yeoh
:: 1992 - To Miss With Love
Cast : Dicky Cheung, Jimmy Lin, Zhang Min, Ng Man Tat, Nicky Wu, Athena Chu


Series

:: 2007 - My Lucky Star
Cast: Jimmy Lin, Yoo Ha Na (Liu He Na) (Korean)
:: 2006 - Liao Zhai. : Xiao Cui
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Li Bing Bing, Jiang Xin
:: 2004 - Shu Jian Qing Xia Liu San Bian
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Ho Mei Tian, Hu Ke
:: 2003 - Demi Gods And Semi Devils (Tian Long Ba Bu)
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Hu Jun, Gao Hu, Liu Yi Fei, Christy Chung
:: 2002 - Secretly In Love With You
Cast : Tae, Wallace Chung, Lin Wei Jun, Hsu Wei Lun, Jimmy is guest
:: 2002 - Monkey King
Cast : Dicky Cheung, Edmond Leung, Jimmy Lin, Yuki Hsu, Gillian
:: 2001 - The Legendary Siblings 2
Cast Jimmy Lin, Tae, Jacqueline ,Tian Xin
:: 2001 - Feng Chen Wu Die
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Chen Hong, Wallace Chung, Zheng Jia Yu
:: 2000 - The Lotus Lantern
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Echo Shen Ao Jun, Vivi Ho, Yu Li, Roger Kwok
:: 2000 - Master Swordsman
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Theresa Lee, Tao Hong
:: 1999 - The Legendary Siblings
Cast : Jimmy Lin, Alec Su, Theresa Lee, Vivien Chen