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Xu Zheng

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn April 18, 1972 (53 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Lost in Thailand
  • The Great Hypnotist
  • The Island
  • Lost in Hong Kong
  • How Long Will I Love U
  • Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit

Known For

  • Dying to Survive
  • Lost in Thailand
  • The Great Hypnotist
  • Lost on Journey
  • No Man's Land
  • B for Busy
  • Lost in Hong Kong
  • Ash Is Purest White
  • Upstream
  • Breakup Buddies
  • Love in the Buff
  • How Long Will I Love U
  • My People, My Homeland
  • A or B
  • My People, My Country
  • Crazy Alien
  • Xuan Zang
  • Crazy Racer
  • My Country, My Parents
  • Meet the In-Laws
  • Adoring
  • One Night Surprise
  • Hee Travels
  • Unfinished Girl

Filmography

2025
Fake Dad · as Director Ma
2024
The King of Stand-up Comedy (TV Series) · as 气氛组组长
2024
Upstream · as Gao Zhilei
2022
Nice View · as Xu Fu Wedding Chef
2021
B for Busy · as Lao Bai
2021
Super Sketch Show (TV Series)
2021
My Country, My Parents · as Zhao Pingyang (segment "duck Prophet")
2020
My People, My Homeland · as Xiao Fan
2020
Lost in Russia · as Xu Ivan
2019
My People, My Country · as Olympic Tv Host (segment "the Champion")
2019
Crazy Alien · as Alien
2018
The Island (TV Series)
2018
Ash Is Purest White · as Man From Karamay
2018
The Island · as Passenger
2018
The Drug Hunter (TV Series) · as Wu Xiong
2018
Dying to Survive · as Cheng Yong
2018
2018
A or B · as 钟小年
2017
ROCK & ROAST (TV Series)
2017
Back to Field (TV Series)
2016
Roast! (TV Series)
2016
Xuan Zang · as Li Daliang
2015
2015
Go Fighting (TV Series)
2014
Breakup Buddies · as Hao Yi
2014
2013
No Man's Land · as 潘肖
2013
Fake Fiction · as David Ou
2013
One Night Surprise · as Phillip Ho
2012
2012
Meet the In-Laws · as Fan Jianqiang
2012
2011
Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit · as Crocodile Bandit (voice)
2011
2011
Wushu Warrior · as Young Tian - Age 10
2010
Hee Travels · as Tang Sanju
2010
李卫当官3 (TV Series)
2010
Lost on Journey · as Chenggong Li
2009
One Night in Supermarket · as He Sanshui
2009
Crazy Racer · as Da Cheng
2008
2007
2007
2007
Call for Love · as Xu Lang
2006
Crazy Stone · as Feng Dong
2003
Love Across Time (TV Series) · as Zhu Yun Wen
2002
Li Wei Dang Guan (TV Series)
2000
Sunny Piggy (TV Series) · as 猪八戒
1995

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