Who is Justin Lin?

JUSTIN Lin is best known for his work as a director in film and TV.

But why has the movie mogul been trending recently? Here’s everything you need to know.

Who is Justin Lin?

Justin Lin is a famous Asian American film director, producer, screenwriter and editor.

The 50-year-old has family roots in Taiwan and was born there on October 11, 1971.

He moved to the US at the age of eight and grew up in California.

Justin graduated Cypress High School before attending the University of California, San Diego, for two years.

After this he transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he earned a BA in film and television and an MFA in film directing and production.

He was given a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017.

Justin burst on to the movie scene with his first feature film Shopping For Fangs in 1997, which he co directed with Quentin Lee while at UCLA.

His solo directorial debut was Better Luck Tomorrow in 2002.

He has directed five movies in the Fast & Furious series and is credited with revitalizing the franchise.

Justin is also well known for his work on television programs like Community and the second season of True Detective.

He is said to be a huge fan of basketball and Star Trek.

Justin is married to Chen Yun-ing and he told in 2021, that their son Oqwe was behind a major stunt involving the Fast 9’s much-hyped “magnet plane”. 

Will Justin Lin direct Fast X?

Justin has revealed that he has made the “difficult” decision to end his time as director of Fast X.

He said that he would be “forever grateful” to the film’s cast and crew for their help over the years.

Justin said: “”On a personal note, as the child of Asian immigrants, I am proud of helping to build the most diverse franchise in movie history.”

However, despite stepping down as the director he will remain with the team as a producer.

Fast X is due for release in 2023 having faced lengthy delays due to Covid.

Which movies has Justin Lin directed?

Lin has directed a number of movies which have become cinematic hits worldwide.

He is an expert at directing high-sped chase scenes.

Here is a list of his films:

• Shopping for Fangs – 1997
• Better Luck Tomorrow – 2002
• Annapolis – 2006
• The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift – 2006
• Finishing the Game – 2007
• Fast & Furious – 2009
• Fast Five – 2011
• Fast & Furious 6 – 2013
• Hollywood Adventures – 2015 (Producer and Writer)
• Star Trek Beyond – 2016
• F9 – 2021
• Space Jam: A New Legacy – 2021 (Executive)
• Fast X – 2023 ( Originally director now Producer and Writer)
• Fast & Furious 11 – 2024 (Producer)

What is Justin Lin’s net worth?

Justin’s net worth is a reported $50million according to

His films have grossed $2.3billion worldwide as of March 2017.