Xu Zheng
Born: 1972-04-18 in Shanghai, China
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- 替身拳手 ... (Executive Producer)
- The Great Skull
2024
- Amazing Night as Self - Judge
- The King of Stand-up Comedy as 气氛组组长
- Upstream as Gao Zhilei
2022
- Mahua's Fun Age
- Nice View as Wedding Chef Xu Fu
- Breaking Through ... (Producer)
- Farewell, Beijing as Yu Xingrong
2021
- Super Sketch Show as Self - Judge
- Super Sketch Show Featured
- My Country, My Parents as Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
- B for Busy as Lao Bai
- Memory Dissection
2020
- My People, My Homeland as Xiao Fan
- Lady Land
- Lost in Russia as Xu Ivan
2019
- Youth Periplous
- My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes as Self
- My People, My Country as Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion")
- Crazy Alien as Alien
- Adoring ... (Executive Producer)
2018
- The Drug Hunter as Wu Xiong
- Dying to Survive as Cheng Yong
- Ash Is Purest White as Man from Karamay
- The Island as Subway Passenger
- The Island
- A or B as 钟小年
- How Long Will I Love U as Noodle
2016
- Trump Card
- Thirteen Talks
- Twenty-Four Hours
- Xuan Zang as Li Daliang
- Eating on the Road
2015
- Go Fighting
- Lost in Hong Kong as Xu Lai
2014
- The Great Hypnotist as Xu Ruining
- Breakup Buddies as Hao Yi
2013
- No Man's Land as Pan Xiao
- One Night Surprise
- Fake Fiction as David Ou
2012
- The Bachelor as Cao Xiaoqiang
- Lost in Thailand as Xu Lang
- Love in the Buff as Sam
- Meet the In Laws as Fan Jianqiang
2011
- Beginning of the Great Revival as Xu Shuzheng
- Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit as Crocodile bandit (voice)
2010
- Lost on Journey as Chenggong Li
- 老爸快跑
- Hee Travels as Tang Sanju
2009
- I'm a Boss as Xu Tianlai
- Crazy Racer as Da Cheng
- One Night in Supermarket as He Sanshui
- Mars Baby
2008
- Fit Lover as Xu Lang
2007
- 好男当家 as 周奉
- 结婚进行曲 as 姚翔
- Call For Love as Xu Lang
- Crossed Lines
- Unfinished Girl
2006
- Crazy Stone as Feng Dong
- 铁将军阿贵 as 和亲王
- The Lucky Stars as 张果老
- To Live to Love
- 三揭皇榜
2005
2004
- The Chinese Banquet as Zhang Dongguan
2003
- Love From Time Space as Zhu Yun Wen
- 素女的故事 as 杨纯 / 吕洞宾
- 新七侠五义 as Shi Yukun
2002
- Li Wei the Magistrate as Li Chuanwei
- 爸爸叫红旗
- No Lonely Angels as Zhao
2000
- Sunny Piggy as 猪八戒
1998
- 战国红颜 as 施傻
1997
- 风生水起 as 陆野
1996
1962
- Golden Horse Awards as Self