Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 18, 1972
Place of Birth:
Shanghai, China
Xu Zheng, born on April 18, 1972, in Shanghai, China, is a celebrated Chinese actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1994 and initially gained fame for his comedic roles in television series like Sunny Piggy (2000). This show not only brought him national recognition but also introduced him to his future wife, actress Tao Hong.
Xu transitioned to films and became a household name with his directorial debut, Lost in Thailand (2012), which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in. The movie became a massive success, breaking box office records in China. He followed this with other hits like Lost in Hong Kong (2015) and Dying to Survive (2018), showcasing his versatility as both an actor and filmmaker.
Known for his ability to blend humor with social commentary, Xu Zheng has become one of China's most influential figures in the entertainment industry. His works often explore themes of human connection and societal issues, resonating with audiences both in China and internationally.
Year | Movie | Role |
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2025 | Fake Dad | Director Ma |
2024 | Upstream | Gao Zhilei |
2022 | Nice View | Xu Fu wedding chef |
2022 | Farewell, Beijing | Yu Xingrong |
2022 | Breaking Through | |
2021 | B for Busy | Lao Bai |
2021 | Memory Dissection | |
2021 | My Country, My Parents | Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet") |
2020 | Lost in Russia | Xu Ivan |
2020 | My People, My Homeland | Xiao Fan |
2019 | Crazy Alien | Alien |
2019 | My People, My Country | Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion") |
2018 | Ash Is Purest White | Man from Karamay |
2018 | A or B | 钟小年 |
2018 | Dying to Survive | Cheng Yong |
2018 | The Island | Passenger |
2018 | How Long Will I Love U | Noodle |
2016 | Xuan Zang | Li Daliang |
2015 | Lost in Hong Kong | Xu Lai |
2014 | The Great Hypnotist | Xu Ruining |
2014 | Breakup Buddies | Hao Yi |
2013 | No Man's Land | 潘肖 |
2013 | Fake Fiction | David Ou |
2012 | Love in the Buff | Sam |
2012 | Meet the In Laws | Fan Jianqiang |
2012 | Lost in Thailand | Xu Lang |
2011 | Beginning of the Great Revival | Xu Shuzheng |
2011 | Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit | Crocodile bandit (voice) |
2010 | Lost on Journey | Chenggong Li |
2010 | Hee Travels | Tang Sanju |
2009 | Crazy Racer | Da Cheng |
2009 | One Night in Supermarket | He Sanshui |
2009 | Mars Baby | |
2008 | Fit Lover | |
2007 | Call For Love | Xu Lang |
2007 | Unfinished Girl | |
2007 | Crossed Lines | |
2006 | Crazy Stone | Feng Dong |
2002 | No Lonely Angels | Zhao |
1999 | Criminal | Hu Tian |
1996 | Blush | |
一部佳作的诞生 |
Year | TV Show | Role |
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2024 | The King of Stand-up Comedy | 气氛组组长 |
2024 | Amazing Night | |
2022 | Ma Hua Te Kai Xin | |
2021 | Super Sketch Show | |
2021 | Super Sketch Show Featured | |
2020 | Lady Land | |
2019 | Youth Periplous | |
2019 | My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes | Self |
2018 | The Drug Hunter | Wu Xiong |
2018 | The Island | |
2017 | Rock & Roast | |
2017 | Back to Field | |
2017 | Roast | |
2016 | Twenty-Four Hours | |
2016 | Eating on the Road | |
2016 | Trump Card | |
2016 | Thirteen Talks | |
2015 | Go Fighting | |
2012 | The Bachelor | Cao Xiaoqiang |
2010 | 老爸快跑 | |
2010 | 李卫当官3 | |
2009 | I'm a Boss | Xu Tianlai |
2007 | 结婚进行曲 | 姚翔 |
2006 | 三揭皇榜 | |
2006 | To Live to Love | |
2006 | 福禄寿三星报喜 | 张果老 |
2005 | 家和万事兴之快乐情缘 | |
2004 | The Chinese Banquet | Zhang Dongguan |
2004 | 李卫当官2 | |
2003 | 新七侠五义 | Shi Yukun |
2003 | Love From Time Space | Zhu Yun Wen |
2003 | 素女的故事 | 杨纯 / 吕洞宾 |
2002 | 爸爸叫红旗 | |
2002 | Li Wei the Magistrate | |
2000 | Sunny Piggy | 猪八戒 |
1999 | 上海沧桑 | 唐伯也(青年) |
1998 | 战国红颜 | 施傻 |
1962 | Golden Horse Awards | Self |