Chinese actors who were born in 1967
Here are 15 famous actors from China were born in 1967:
Zhang Yang
Zhang Yang (March 28, 1967 Beijing-) also known as Zhāng Yáng, Cheung Yeung or Yang Zhang is a Chinese screenwriter, actor and film director.
Zhang Yang is known for his films that explore the lives of ordinary people in rural China. He got his start in the film industry working as an assistant director under the acclaimed director Zhang Yimou. Zhang Yang's directorial debut was the film "Spicy Love Soup" in 1997, which was a critical and commercial success.
He has since directed several other films, including "Shower" (1999), "Quitting" (2001), "Sunflower" (2005), "Getting Home" (2007), and "Soul on a String" (2016). Zhang Yang has also received international recognition for his work, including nominations for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Zhang Yang has also acted in several films and television shows. He has also written screenplays for some of his own films as well as for other directors.
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Jia Hongsheng
Jia Hongsheng (March 19, 1967 Jiutai District-July 5, 2010 Beijing) also known as Hongshen Jia, Jia Hong-Shen, Ka Wang-Seng or Jia was a Chinese actor.
He became well-known for his roles in films such as "Frozen" (1997), "Picking Up the Pieces" (2000), and "The Sun Also Rises" (2007). Jia's career was fraught with controversy, and he battled mental health issues throughout his life. He authored an autobiography, "To Linger with a Lover: A Journey Through Madness," which detailed his struggles with schizophrenia and his attempted suicide. Jia tragically died by suicide in 2010, leaving behind a legacy as one of China's most talented actors whose work challenged social norms and conventions.
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Jiang Wu
Jiang Wu (November 4, 1967 Tangshan-) also known as Jiang Cheng Wu, Wu Jiang or Jiang Xiaobing is a Chinese actor. He has one child, Jiang Si.
Jiang Wu graduated from the Beijing Central Academy of Drama in 1990 and began his acting career shortly after. He gained critical acclaim for his performance in the award-winning film "Still Life" in 2006, which won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. Jiang Wu is known for his versatile roles in films and television dramas, ranging from period dramas to contemporary comedies. He has also acted in Hollywood films such as "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "The Sun Also Rises". Jiang Wu has won several awards for his performances, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Golden Horse Awards and the Asian Film Awards. He is also a director and producer, and has created several of his own works, including the film "Let the Wind Carry Me" in 2009.
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Hacken Lee
Hacken Lee (December 6, 1967 Hong Kong-) also known as 李克勤, HacKen Lee, Lee Hak Kan or Lee, Hacken is a Chinese presenter, singer and actor.
He first rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s as a Cantopop singer, with hits such as "Red Sun" and "Boundless Oceans Vast Skies". In addition to his music career, Lee also hosted numerous television shows in Hong Kong, including "Cantopop at 50" and "Master Chef". He has received numerous awards for his work in the entertainment industry, including the Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards and the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Host. Lee has also acted in several films and TV dramas, including "Infernal Affairs III" and "Survivor's Law". He continues to be a prominent figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry and is known for his powerful vocals and engaging stage presence.
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Jordan Chan
Jordan Chan (July 8, 1967 Huiyang District-) also known as 陳小春, Chen Xiao Chun, 陈小春, ³¯¤p¬K, Chan, Jordan, Siu Chun Chan, Chan Siu Chun, A. Jordan Chan, Mr. Jordan Chan, Xiaochun Chen, Jordan Chan Siu-chun or Siu-Chun Chan is a Chinese singer, actor and musician. He has one child, Jasper Chan.
Jordan Chan began his entertainment career as a member of the Hong Kong pop group, "Duo Band" in the late 1980s. He released his solo debut album, "Jordan" in 1994, which was a commercial success and cemented his status as a Cantopop star. Chan has released over 20 albums throughout his career and is known for songs such as "Buddy", "Friend Like Me", and "Hate You Love You."
In addition to his music career, Chan has also acted in numerous films and television dramas, including the "Young and Dangerous" film series, "Bio-Cops", and "Special Duties Unit". He has won several awards for his acting, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2004 for his role in "Leave Me Alone!".
Chan is also an accomplished musician and plays several instruments, including the guitar, drums, and piano. He has collaborated with other musicians and produced albums for other Hong Kong artists.
Off-screen, Chan is known for his philanthropy and has supported various charities and organizations, including the Hong Kong Red Cross and World Vision. He is also a devout Buddhist and frequently shares his spiritual beliefs and practices with his fans on social media.
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Jan Lamb
Jan Lamb (January 28, 1967 Hong Kong-) a.k.a. LambDog, Jan Lamb Hoi-Fung, Hoi-Fung Lamb, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung, Lamb Hoi-Fung, Hoi Fung Lam, Lam Hoi-Fung, Jan Lam, 林海峰 or Jan Lamb Hoi Fong is a Chinese singer, disc jockey, comedian, actor, film director and presenter. He has two children, Lamb Ching and Lamb Wing.
Jan Lamb first gained popularity in the late 1980s as a member of the pop duo "Sandy & Junior" with fellow singer Sandy Lam. They released several hit albums and won numerous awards before disbanding in 1991.
After the end of Sandy & Junior, Jan Lamb pursued a successful solo career as a singer, but he also began to focus on other areas such as television hosting, acting and comedy. He is perhaps best known for his comedic roles in TV dramas and films, such as "Fight Back to School III" and "C'est la vie, mon chéri".
Aside from his entertainment work, Jan Lamb is also involved in various business ventures. He has his own fashion line, as well as a food and beverage company that owns several popular restaurants in Hong Kong.
Jan Lamb is known for his quirky and irreverent sense of humour, as well as his willingness to speak out on social and political issues. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Golden Needle Award for Best Male DJ at the RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards.
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Michael Tse
Michael Tse (July 15, 1967 Hong Kong-) a.k.a. Michael Tse Tin-Wah, Tse Tin-Wah, Tse Tin Wah, Tin-Wah Tse, Michael Tse Tin Wah, Master Michael Tse, Mr. Michael Tse, 謝天華, 谢天华, ze6 hing3 waa4, 谢兴华, Xiè Tiánhuá, Tse Hing Wah, 謝興華, ze6 tin1 waa4, Xiè Xīnghuá, Laughing Gor, Che Hing-Wa or Tse Hing-Wah is a Chinese actor, dancer and singer.
He is best known for his role as Laughing Gor in the TVB drama series "E.U." and its spin-off film "Turning Point", which earned him numerous awards and made him a household name in Hong Kong. Michael Tse began his career as a dancer and choreographer, and later transitioned into acting and singing. He has appeared in numerous TV dramas, films, and stage productions, and has released several music albums throughout his career. In addition to his entertainment career, Tse is also a practicing martial artist and a certified qigong and tai chi instructor, and has authored several books on the subjects. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and talented performers in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
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Scud
Scud (March 20, 1967 Guangzhou-) also known as Wan-Cheung, Yunxiang, Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, Scud Cheng or Wan Cheung Lau is a Chinese film director, actor, film producer and screenwriter.
He is best known for his controversial and sexually explicit films such as "Amphetamine" and "City Without Baseball". Scud studied psychology during his college years and has cited the works of Sigmund Freud as a major influence on his artistic choices. In addition to his film work, Scud has also published a book titled "100 Films That Shaped World Cinema" and has worked as a fashion designer. He is considered to be one of the most prominent and provocative filmmakers in Chinese cinema today.
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Frankie Lam
Frankie Lam (December 19, 1967 Hong Kong-) is a Chinese actor.
He began his career in the entertainment industry in the late 80s as a singer and later moved on to acting. Lam gained popularity in the 90s for his roles in Hong Kong television dramas such as "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "Police Cadet 1997". He then became a household name in mainland China for his role as Wu Xie in the television series "The Lost Tomb". In addition to his acting work, Lam is also a successful businessman and owns several restaurants and cafes in Hong Kong.
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Nick Cheung
Nick Cheung (December 2, 1967 Hong Kong-) also known as Cheung Ka Fei, Fung Fai Cheung, Ka Fai Cheung, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Cheung Ka-Fai, Jiahui Zhang, Jēung Gā Fāi, Nick Cheung Ka-fai, Cheung Ka Fai, Nicky Cheung or Zhang Jia-Hui is a Chinese actor, film director, police officer and screenwriter. He has one child, Brittany Cheung.
Nick Cheung began his acting career in the late 1990s, gaining fame for his roles in crime dramas and thrillers. He won his first Best Actor award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2009 for his performance in the film "Beast Stalker." He has since won the award two more times for his roles in "Unbeatable" (2013) and "Line Walker" (2016).
In addition to acting, Cheung has also tried his hand at directing. His directorial debut, "Ghost Rituals," was released in 2014. He has also written several screenplays, including for the films "The Stool Pigeon" (2010) and "The White Storm" (2013).
Before pursuing his career in entertainment, Cheung was a member of the Hong Kong police force for several years, working in undercover narcotics investigations. This experience has influenced many of his roles in crime dramas.
In his personal life, Cheung is married to actress Esther Kwan and they have one daughter together, Brittany Cheung.
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Louis Yuen
Louis Yuen (May 23, 1967 Hong Kong-) is a Chinese presenter, actor and singer.
Louis Yuen started his career as a singer in 1996 with his first album, "Louis". However, he gained popularity as a host on the TVB variety show, "Fun With Liza and Gods". He also acted in a number of TV dramas and films, including "Survivor's Law", "The Four" and "Shock Wave". In 2010, he won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Host for his role on the show "Super Trio Maximus". Yuen is also known for his philanthropic work and has been involved in various charitable organizations, particularly those focused on animal welfare.
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Wong Chi-yin
Wong Chi-yin (October 20, 1967 Hong Kong-) otherwise known as Ben Wong, Spicy Ginger, Ah Hoi, Huáng Zhìxián, 黄智贤, 黃智賢, Chi-yin Wong, Wong Chi Yin, Ben Wong Chi-Yin or Huang Zhi-Xian is a Chinese actor and presenter.
He is best known for his roles in popular Hong Kong television dramas such as "Survivor's Law", "A Kindred Spirit", and "The Four". Wong started his acting career in the early 1990s and has since appeared in numerous TV dramas and films in Hong Kong and China. Outside of acting, Wong is also an accomplished television host and has hosted several popular game shows and variety shows in Hong Kong. With his charming personality and natural talent, Ben Wong has become one of the most well-respected and beloved actors in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
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Ekin Cheng
Ekin Cheng (October 4, 1967 Hong Kong-) also known as 鄭伊健, 郑伊健, Cheng Yi Kin, Zheng Yi Jian, Dior Cheng, Noodle Cheng, Yee-Kin Cheng, Yi Kin Cheng, Yi-kin Cheng, Cheng Yee Kin, Dior Cheng Yee Kin, Ekin Cheng Yee Kin, Ekin Cheng Yi Kin, Mr. Cheng Yee Kin, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Ekin Cheng Yi-kin or Cheng Yee-Kin is a Chinese singer and actor.
He started his career in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s as a member of the boy band, "S.K.H." He later transitioned to acting and became a popular leading actor in the Hong Kong film industry during the 1990s and early 2000s. Some of his most notable film roles include "Young and Dangerous," "The Storm Riders," and "The Twins Effect."
Aside from his successful acting career, Cheng is also a talented singer with several chart-topping albums to his name. He has won numerous awards for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Best Male Singer at the Jade Solid Gold Top Ten Awards.
Cheng has also ventured into other areas of the entertainment industry, including hosting and producing. In recent years, he has focused more on producing and has produced several successful films and TV dramas.
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Marco Ngai
Marco Ngai (October 20, 1967 Hsinchu-) also known as Chun-Kit Ngai is a Chinese actor.
He rose to fame in the 1990s for his roles in various Hong Kong television dramas such as "The Greed of Man" and "File of Justice". Marco Ngai's acting skills were recognized with awards such as TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor and several awards at the Singapore Star Awards. He also appeared in a number of films and in recent years has shifted his focus from acting to hosting and entrepreneurship. Marco Ngai is known for his philanthropy work and has supported various charity organizations over the years.
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Hou Yong
Hou Yong (February 23, 1967 Lianyungang-) a.k.a. Yong Hou or Hau Yung is a Chinese actor.
He graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy in 1990 with a major in acting. Yong appeared in his first film, "Gone With the Wind," in 1995. Since then, he has appeared in more than 40 films and TV dramas. Yong has won several awards for his acting, including Best Supporting Actor at the 2013 International Primetime Emmy Awards for his role in "Cloudstreet." In addition to his acting career, Yong has also directed and produced films, including the critically acclaimed "No Man's Land" in 2013. He is also a well-known philanthropist, actively involved in charitable work with organizations such as the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation.
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