Zhang Guoli

Biography

Zhang Guoli is a Chinese film actor and director. Before transitioning to film and television, he began his career as a crosstalk performer. He is best known for portraying emperors in various dramas set in Qing Dynasty imperial China. In 2014, he also served as a host for the CCTV New Year's Gala. Zhang is married to actress Deng Jie and has a son, Zhang Mo, from a previous marriage, who is also an actor. A practicing Buddhist, he is a member of the Taiwanese Buddhist organization Dharma Drum Mountain and holds the dharma name Changsheng.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Kung Fu Yoga (2017) — Jonathan
2. Youth (2017) — Plasterer
3. Back to 1942 (2012) — Fan Dianyuan
4. The Founding of a Republic (2009) — Chiang Kai-shek
5. Cell Phone (2003) — Fei Muo
6. Under the Light (2023) — Zheng Gang
7. The Troubleshooters (1988) — 于观
8. Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (2003) — 成昆
9. The Faces of My Gene (2018) — Dr. Bei
10. Song of Youth (2019) — Miao Wanqiu's Teacher
11. The Bronze Teeth (2001) — 纪晓岚
12. The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven (2012) — 太白金星
13. A Sigh (2000) — Liang Yazhou
14. Lady Cop & Papa Crook (2008) — Xu Ban Shan
15. Golden Trio (2024) — Xiao Changqing
16. Stories of an Editorial Board (1992) — 赵永刚
17. Prime Minister Liu Luo Guo (1996) — 乾隆
18. Wonderland (2021)
19. National Treasure (2017)
20. Kangxi Incognito Travel (1997) — 康熙
21. A Love For Dillema (2021) — Nan Jianlong
22. CMG Spring Festival Gala (1983) — 主持人
23. Golden Marriage (2007) — Tong Zhi
24. Trump Card (2016)
25. Everybody's Fine (2016) — Zhiguo Guan
26. Become a Farmer (2023)
27. Love Again (2025) — Shen Zhuoran
28. The Story of Xinghua (1994)
29. Silence of Smoke (2023) — Liu Tingshen
30. Echo (2023) — Ran Bumo
31. Happiness Trio (2018) — Self
32. Pagodatree Aroma in Autumn (2004) — 佟奉全
33. The September of Mine (1990) — Mr. Gao
34. The Mask (2021) — Ji Tingshan
35. Green Porcelain (2012) — 颜若水
36. Homeland (2014) — 洪根生
37. In Our Prime (2023) — Li Faxiang
38. The Strangers in Beijing (1995) — Sha Xin
39. Memoirs in China (2007) — father
40. Let's Go (2015) — NPC

Directed

1. Strangers When We Meet (2024) — Director
2. Pagodatree Aroma in Autumn (2004) — Director
3. Homeland (2014) — Director
4. You Are My Lover (2012) — Director
5. 爱的追踪 (2016) — Director
6. Long Time No See (2018) — Director
7. Zhong Guo 1945 Zhi Chong Qing Feng Yun (2011) — Director
8. The Last Cook (2024) — Director
9. Let's Go (2015) — Director
10. Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi (2001) — Director
11. The 601st Phone Call (2006) — Director
12. Grim Guys (1999) — Director
13. 宋莲生坐堂 (2005) — Director