Chinese actors who were born in 1936
Here are 5 famous actors from China were born in 1936:
Patrick Tse
Patrick Tse (August 9, 1936 Guangdong Province-) otherwise known as Yin Tse, Xian Xie, Tse Hoi, 謝賢, 谢贤, Xiè Xián, Ze6 Jin4, Tse Ka Yuk, 謝家鈺, Brother Four or 四哥 is a Chinese actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has two children, Nicholas Tse and Jennifer Tse.
Patrick Tse began his career in the entertainment industry as a child actor, and later moved on to become one of the leading actors of Hong Kong's Golden Age of cinema in the 1960s and 1970s. He starred in over 200 films, including "The Private Eyes" and "Mad Monkey Kung Fu". Tse has also directed and produced many films, including "The Big Holdup" and "The Six Devil Women".
In addition to his work in film, Tse has also been involved in television, appearing in TV dramas such as "The Breaking Point" and "A Kindred Spirit". He has also been a judge on the Chinese version of "The Voice" and "Super Girl".
Tse's son Nicholas Tse is also a famous actor and singer in Hong Kong, while his daughter Jennifer Tse is a former model and actress. Tse currently resides in Hong Kong and continues to be involved in the entertainment industry.
Kesheng Lei
Kesheng Lei (February 21, 1936 Muping District-) also known as Quesheng Lei or Lei Quesheng is a Chinese actor.
He is known for his roles in the films "Farewell My Concubine" (1993), "Together" (2002), and "The Sun Also Rises" (2007). Lei started his acting career in the 1960s and has since appeared in over 100 films and TV dramas. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a film director and producer. Lei has won several awards throughout his career, including the Best Actor award at the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards for his performance in "Cageman" (1992). He is considered one of the most influential Chinese actors of his generation.
Huang Jiao
Huang Jiao (July 8, 1936 Beijing-) also known as Jiao Huang is a Chinese actor.
He was born in Beijing, China on July 8, 1936. Huang Jiao started his career as an actor in the 1950s and has appeared in over 100 films and television series. He is best known for his roles in films like Big Shot's Funeral (2001), Assembly (2007), and Go Lala Go! (2010). In addition to acting, Huang Jiao is also a director and has directed several films including Lady Constables (1978) and Tale of Chinese Zodiac (1997). Huang Jiao was honored with the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1990 Golden Rooster Awards for his role in the film Swordsmen in Double Flag Town.
Ge Zhijun
Ge Zhijun (August 14, 1936-) also known as Zhijun Ge or Jun Ge Zhi is a Chinese actor.
Ge Zhijun was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing in 1961 and soon after he became a member of the Shanghai People's Art Theater. He gained nationwide recognition for his role in the play "Sunrise" in 1959. Ge Zhijun also appeared in many films and television series, including "Rickshaw Boy," "Red Sorghum," "Farewell My Concubine," and "The Chinese Detective." In 1985, Ge Zhijun won the Best Actor award at the 12th Golden Rooster Awards for his performance in "The Old Well." He retired from acting in 2015 at the age of 79, after a career spanning over five decades.
Zhiyu Li
Zhiyu Li (December 4, 1936 Shijiazhuang-) is a Chinese actor and screenwriter. His child is called Li Yun.
Zhiyu Li began his career in the art troupe of the People's Liberation Army and later joined the China Youth Art Theatre. He became well-known for his roles in the film "Raid on Entebbe" and the television series "The Bund". In addition to his successful acting career, Li has also written screenplays for several films including "The Burning of Red Lotus Temple" and "Return of the Deadly Blade". He has been awarded the Best Screenplay Award at the China Golden Rooster Awards and the Hundred Flowers Awards. Beyond acting and screenwriting, Li is also known for his philanthropy and has donated to various charitable causes in China. Despite his retirement from acting, he remains a respected figure in the Chinese entertainment industry.