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Chinese actors who were born in 1963

Here are 11 famous actors from China were born in 1963:

You Yong

You Yong (December 13, 1963 Xi'an-) a.k.a. Yong You, You Hang, Yao Yung, Young You, Yong Yu, Yong iodide, Yu Yong or 尤勇 is a Chinese actor.

You Yong is also a renowned director and producer, having worked in the Chinese film and TV industry for over three decades. He graduated from the prestigious Beijing Film Academy in 1986 and began his acting career shortly after that. He has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, most notably in the 1990 TV series "The Rise of the Great Powers" and the 1993 film "Sorrowful Angels." In addition to his successful acting career, You Yong has also established himself as a respected director and producer, having helmed several critically acclaimed films such as "The Cattle Thief" and "The Orphan of Anyang." He has been recognized for his contributions to the film industry with numerous awards, including the Golden Rooster Award and the Hundred Flowers Award. In recent years, You Yong has also become a prominent advocate for environmental causes in China, using his platform as a celebrity to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection.

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Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen (January 5, 1963 Tangshan-) also known as Wen Jiang, Jiāng Wén or Jiang Xiaojun is a Chinese actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has two children, Yilang Jiang and Mahu Jiang.

Jiang Wen is a highly respected figure in the Chinese film industry, known for his talent as both an actor and director. He graduated from China's Central Academy of Drama in 1984 and began his career in acting shortly after. Jiang appeared in some of the most iconic Chinese films of the 1980s and 1990s, including "Red Sorghum" (1988) and "The Emperor's Shadow" (1996).

In the late 1990s, Jiang began to shift his focus towards directing and screenwriting. He made his directorial debut in 1994 with "In the Heat of the Sun," a critically acclaimed coming-of-age film set during the Cultural Revolution. Since then, he has directed several other highly regarded films, including "Devils on the Doorstep" (2000), which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.

Despite his success as a director, Jiang has continued to act in films, often starring in his own directorial projects. He has also appeared in several Hollywood films, including "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) and "Mulan" (2020).

Jiang has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, both for his acting and directing work. He is widely considered one of the most influential and talented figures in the Chinese film industry.

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Fu Biao

Fu Biao (September 27, 1963 Beijing-August 30, 2005 Beijing) was a Chinese actor. He had one child, Zien Fu.

Fu Biao was best known for his roles in action films and television dramas. He began his career in the 1980s and quickly became a popular actor in China. He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including "Iron Fist" and "The Eagle Shooting Heroes."

In addition to his work as an actor, Fu Biao was also an accomplished martial artist. He trained in several martial arts disciplines, including taekwondo and wushu. He often performed his own stunts in his films, showcasing his martial arts skills.

Sadly, Fu Biao passed away at the age of 41 due to liver cancer. He is remembered for his contributions to Chinese cinema and his talent as an actor and martial artist.

Zhang Yuan

Zhang Yuan (October 1, 1963 Nanjing-) a.k.a. Yuan Zhang or Zhāng Yuán is a Chinese film director, film producer, actor, screenwriter and cinematographer. He has one child, Yuanyuan Ning.

Zhang Yuan is considered one of the leading figures of the "Sixth Generation" movement of Chinese cinema. His films often explore the lives of marginalized individuals in Chinese society and the social issues that affect them. He began his career making independent films and gained international recognition with his second feature film "Mama" in 1990, which won the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Zhang has directed numerous acclaimed films over the years, including "Beijing Bastards," "East Palace, West Palace," and "Little Red Flowers." He has also served as a mentor to many independent Chinese filmmakers and continues to be an influential figure in the Chinese film industry.

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Eric Moo

Eric Moo (February 9, 1963 Kampar-) also known as Eric Moo, Wu Qi Xian, 巫启贤, Eric Woo, §Å±Ò½å or Moo, Eric is a Chinese singer, record producer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and actor.

Eric Moo was born in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, but he later moved to Singapore and started his music career there. He gained popularity in the 1980s with his debut album "爱的根源" (Origin of Love), which sold over 200,000 copies in Singapore and Malaysia.

In the 1990s, Eric Moo ventured into the Taiwanese music scene and produced many hit songs, including "祝你平安" (Wishing You Peace) and "假如爱有天意" (If Love Has Fate). He has collaborated with many other famous singers and songwriters, such as Faye Wong and Jonathan Lee.

Apart from music, Eric Moo has also acted in several films and TV dramas. He made his acting debut in the Hong Kong film "Days of Being Wild" (1990), directed by Wong Kar-wai. He also starred in the Taiwanese TV drama "又见一帘幽梦" (Another Heaven's Curtain) in 1999.

Eric Moo has won numerous awards throughout his music career, including the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Mandarin Singer in 1991, 1993, and 1996, as well as the Singapore Hit Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.

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Alex Fong

Alex Fong (March 17, 1963 Macau-) a.k.a. Alex Fong, Chung-Sun Fong, Fong Chung-Sun, Fang Zhongxin, Fong Chun Sung, Fāng Zhōngxìn, Fu Lik, Richard Gere of Hong Kong, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Fong Chung Sun or Alex Fong Chung-Sun is a Chinese actor. His child is called Fu Ka-ching.

Alex Fong started his career as a modeling and was discovered by TVB in 1984. He made his acting debut in the TV drama "The Last Performance". He gained popularity for his roles in drama series like "The Breaking Point", "The Criminal Investigator", "Burning Flame", and "Armed Reaction". Fong also ventured into films and starred in notable movies such as "The Storm Riders", "Marriage with a Fool", and "Rob-B-Hood". Apart from acting, Fong is also a singer and has released several albums. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including TVB's Best Actor and Metro Radio's Best Male Singer. Fong is recognized as one of the most successful and versatile actors in Hong Kong's entertainment industry.

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Chin Siu-ho

Chin Siu-ho (January 26, 1963 Hong Kong-) also known as Siu-hou Chin, 錢嘉華, Chin Siu-ho, cin4 siu2 hou4, 钱小豪, qián xiaóhaó, 錢小豪, Chin Ka Wah, Xiaohao Qian, Hsiao Hou Chien, Hsiao Hau Chien, Chien Hsiao-hao, Siu Ho Chin, Siu-Ho Chin, Qian Jiahua, Qian Xiaohao, Hsiao-Hou Chen, Chin Siu Ho, Chen Hsiao-Hao, Chin Siu-Hao, Chen Hsiao-Hou or Chiu Siu-Ho is a Chinese actor and martial artist. He has one child, Qian Jingfeng.

Chin Siu-ho is best known for his roles in popular Hong Kong action films such as "Siu Lam Juk Kau" (Shaolin Soccer), "Tao xue wei long" (Drunken Master II) and "Jiang shi shu shu" (Mr. Vampire). He started his career as a stuntman in the 1980s before transitioning to acting. Along with his acting career, Chin is also a skilled martial artist and has trained in various styles such as Taekwondo and Wing Chun. In recent years, he has appeared in several horror films, including "Rigor Mortis" and "The Midnight After". Despite his success in the film industry, Chin has also faced personal struggles, including bankruptcy and a divorce.

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Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen (July 27, 1963 Taishan-) also known as Donnie Yen Ji-Dan, Zhen Zidan, Zidan Zhen, Michael Ryan, Yen Chi Tan, Chi-Tan Yen, Ji-Dan Yen, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Yan Che Dan, Yen Ji Dan, Donnie Yen Ji Dan, Yin Sze Dan, 甄子丹, Jan1 Zi2daan1, Zhēn Zǐdān or Chân Tử Đan is a Chinese film director, actor, film producer, martial artist, screenwriter, performer, action director and stunt performer. He has three children, James Yen, Jasmine Yen and Man-Zeok Yen.

Donnie Yen started his martial arts training at a young age with his mother, who was a martial arts master. He moved to the United States when he was 11 but returned to Hong Kong to pursue his passion for martial arts and eventually became a champion in various competitions. Yen got his big break in the film industry when he choreographed the fight scenes for the movie "Drunken Tai Chi" in 1984. He went on to star in numerous films such as "Ip Man" and its sequels, "Flash Point," and "Hero" alongside Jet Li. In recent years, Yen has also had success in Hollywood films such as "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "xXx: Return of Xander Cage." He is known for his unique style and mastery of various martial arts disciplines. Yen has won several awards for his contributions to the film industry, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography and the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor.

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Yip Sai Wing

Yip Sai Wing (August 19, 1963 Hong Kong-) also known as Sai-Wing Yip or Ye Shirong is a Chinese singer, composer, drummer, musician, singer-songwriter, actor and record producer.

He was born in Hong Kong and began his music career in the 1980s as a drummer for the rock band Beyond. Yip became widely popular across Asia as the lead vocalist for the band and wrote many of their hit songs. He also released solo albums and has collaborated with other musicians throughout his career.

In addition to his music career, Yip has appeared in films and television series as an actor. He has also produced music for other artists and has won several awards for his work in the music industry.

Yip is known for his powerful vocals and his contributions to the Hong Kong music scene. He has been a major influence on many other musicians and continues to be a respected figure in the industry.

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Tats Lau

Tats Lau (February 27, 1963 Hong Kong-) also known as 刘以达, Lau Yee Tat, Yee Tat Lau, Yi Tat Lau, Yu-tat Lau, Tats, Tats Lau Yee-Tat, Liú Yǐdá, Lau4 Ji5 Daat6, Tat Lau, Law Lee Tat or Lau Yee Tak is a Chinese actor, songwriter, musician, film score composer and comedian.

He is best known for his work in the music industry as a member of the Cantopop group Tat Ming Pair in the 1980s and 1990s. After the group disbanded, Lau continued to pursue his music career as a solo artist and also worked as a composer for TV dramas and films. Aside from music, he has also appeared in a number of Hong Kong films and dramas, showcasing his talent as an actor and comedian. Lau has won numerous awards throughout his career, including Best Original Film Song at the Hong Kong Film Awards for "Under the Bridge" in 1989 and 1990, and Best Lyricist at the CASH Music Awards for "Chasing" in 1994. He remains a prominent figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry to this day.

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Jin Liu

Jin Liu (December 7, 1963 Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture-) otherwise known as Liu Jing is a Chinese actor.

He has acted in over 70 films and television series in China. Liu Jing is best known for his role as General Wu Sangui in the 2009 historical drama "Three Kingdoms". He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 1986 and was a member of the Beijing People's Art Theatre. Liu Jing has won several awards for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the Changchun Film Festival in 2004 for his role in "Xueji". In addition to acting, Liu Jing is also a songwriter and has released several albums. He is highly respected in China for his contributions to the country's film industry.