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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1972-04-18 (53 years old)

Place of Birth

Shanghai, China

Xu Zheng

Biography:

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.

Known For

Acting

2025

Fake Dad as Director Ma

2024

Upstream as Gao Zhilei
The King of Stand-up Comedy as 气氛组组长

2022

2021

2020

2019

Crazy Alien as Alien
My People, My Country as Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion")

2018

Ash Is Purest White as Man from Karamay
A or B as 钟小年
Dying to Survive as Cheng Yong
The Island as Passenger
The Drug Hunter as Wu Xiong

2017

2016

2015

2014

The Great Hypnotist as Xu Ruining
Breakup Buddies as Hao Yi

2013

No Man's Land as 潘肖
Fake Fiction as David Ou

2012

Meet the In Laws as Fan Jianqiang
Lost in Thailand as Xu Lang
The Bachelor as Cao Xiaoqiang

2011

Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit as Crocodile bandit (voice)

2010

2009

Crazy Racer as Da Cheng
I'm a Boss as Xu Tianlai

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

新七侠五义 as Shi Yukun
穿越时空的爱恋 as Zhu Yun Wen
素女的故事 as 杨纯 / 吕洞宾

2002

2000

Sunny Piggy as 猪八戒

1999

Criminal as Hu Tian
上海沧桑 as 唐伯也(青年)

1998

战国红颜 as 施傻

1996

1962

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Writing

2024

Upstream as Writer

2022

2020

Lost in Russia as Screenplay

2019

Directing

2024

Upstream as Director

2021

2020

Lost in Russia as Director

2019

2015

Lost in Hong Kong as Director

2012

Lost in Thailand as Director

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Lost in Road as Director

Production

2025

Fake Dad as Executive Producer

2021

B for Busy as Producer

2019

Adoring as Executive Producer

2018

Dying to Survive as Producer

2014

The Great Hypnotist as Executive Producer

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The Great Skull as Executive Producer

Art

2015

Lost in Hong Kong as Production Design