Chen Daoming
When Chen Daoming's name is spoken, some of China's most famous characters come to mind: Puyi, Kangxi, and Liu Bang. Chen Daoming is one of China's most well-known and respected actors. He is recognized as "the Emperor of Chinese TV series" for his portrayals of several dynasties' emperors and monarchs. Let's take a look back at the extraordinary life story of this great actor.
In 1995, Chen Daoming was born in Tianjin. During his middle school years, he acquired a talent for acting. He tried his luck at the Tianjin People's Art Theater, where he studied acting and performed on stage and television on a regular basis. However, the aspiring actor remained relatively unknown until he was 33 years old. He was cast as Puyi, China's last emperor, in the period drama The Last Dynasty ( M Dài Huángd) in 1984. The series, which broadcast on China Central Television's Channel One four years later, was well-received and helped Chen Daoming gain national recognition.
Chen Daoming has starred in a variety of television programs and films since then, including Fortress Besieged (Wéi Chéng) (1990), My 1919 (1919 W de Yjiyji) (1999), Kangxi Dynasty (Kngx Wángcháo) (2001), Hero (Yngxióng) (2002), King's War (Ch Hàn Chuánq) (2012), and Coming Home (Gulái) (2014). These performances contributed to his collection of trophies. He most recently starred in the critically acclaimed TV series Joy of Life (Qng Y Nián) (2019) and My Best Friend's Story (Li Jn Su Yuè) (2021) alongside some of China's top young actors and actresses, including Zhang Ruoyun, Liu Shishi, and Ni Ni, as well as being elected chairman of the China Film Association.
- Born: 26 April 1955 (age 67)Tianjin, China
- Occupation: Actor
- Years active: 1980s-present
