Dallas Liu (born Dallas James Liu) is an American actor of Chinese-Indonesian descent. He gained wider recognition for his role as Shuji Ishii-Peters in the Hulu comedy series PEN15, where his performance helped him stand out to a broader audience.
He has also appeared as Ruihua Chen in the Marvel film Shang-Chi and as Prince Zuko in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, earning global recognition and critical acclaim.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Dallas James Liu
- Stage Name: Dallas Liu
- Born: August 21, 2001
- Age: 24 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Chinese and Chinese-Indonesian
- Occupation: Actor, Martial Artist
- Height: 5’7” (170 cm)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. Liu and Mrs. Liu
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $4 million USD
Early Life and Education
Dallas James Liu was born on August 21, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was raised by his parents, Mr. Liu, a sportsman, and Mrs. Liu, a coach, in the San Gabriel Valley in a well-settled Christian family that supported his early interests in martial arts and performance.
He has no publicly known siblings. He began training in Japanese Shotokan karate at age five and competed internationally in the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) circuit, becoming a top competitor in his age group.
After graduating from high school, he enrolled in college to study civil engineering while continuing to pursue acting full-time. He comes from a mixed Chinese and Chinese-Indonesian background and was raised in the Christian faith.
Career
Dallas Liu started his acting journey young after his martial arts skills led to his debut as young Jin Kazama in the 2009 film Tekken at age seven.
He continued with guest roles and built momentum through appearances in The Who Was? Show, No Good Nick, and Players.
Dallas gained wider recognition as Shuji Ishii-Peters, the protective older brother in Hulu’s PEN15 (2019–2021), showcasing his comedic timing. His profile rose further with a role as Ruihua Chen in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
In 2024, he landed the iconic role of Prince Zuko in Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, earning praise for bringing intensity and depth to the Fire Nation prince. Following the success of the first season, the series is set to continue with Season 2 scheduled for release in 2026.
Additional credits include The Slumber Party (2023) as Mikey, the short film Shutter Bird (2025) as Ray, and a voice acting debut as Shin Asakura in the anime series Sakamoto Days (2025–present).
A dedicated martial artist who competed from ages 11–13, Dallas combines physical discipline with emotional range, steadily expanding into action, comedy, and voice work while staying grounded in his Asian-American roots.
Social Media
- Instagram: @dallas_liu
- TikTok: @dallasliu
Personal Life
Dallas James Liu, 24, is currently single and not engaged. No publicly confirmed long-term relationships or past girlfriends are widely documented in reliable sources, as he keeps his personal life relatively private and focused on career and family.
He has no children and enjoys spending time with his parents, camping, and bike riding when not on set. His height is 5’7” (170 cm).
Net Worth
Dallas Liu’s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major television series and films, including salaries from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Shang-Chi, PEN15, and ongoing projects; voice-over work; endorsements; and growing opportunities in Hollywood as his profile rises with high-profile streaming successes.
Filmography
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024–present) – Prince Zuko (main role)
- Sakamoto Days (2025–present) – Shin Asakura (voice)
- Shutter Bird (2025) – Ray
- The Slumber Party (2023) – Mikey
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) – Ruihua Chen
- PEN15 (2019–2021) – Shuji Ishii-Peters
- Tekken (2009) – Young Jin Kazama
- Players (2020) – Taylor King
- No Good Nick (2019) – Pete
- Legendary Dudas – Carter