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Zhang Ruoyun

ActorBorn August 24, 1988 (36 years)
Zhang Ruoyun was born on August 24, 1988, in Beijing, China. Growing up in a household with strong ties to the film industry—his father, Zhang Jian, is a director and producer, and his grandfather was a geologist—he was exposed to the world of storytelling and creativity from an early age. Despite his parents’ divorce when he was very young, Zhang's passion for the performing arts led him to pursue acting, and he later honed his craft at the prestigious Beijing Film Academy, graduating in 2007 .

Zhang made his acting debut in 2004, playing the younger version of a male protagonist in the television series 'The Sea’s Promise'. Over the next few years, he steadily built his career, gaining early public attention through roles in series like 'Snow Leopard' (2010) and its companion series 'Black Fox' (2011). His performance in these projects earned him recognition and awards such as the Most Popular New Actor, marking his arrival onto the national scene.

As his career progressed, Zhang Ruoyun expanded both the range and depth of his roles. In 2015, he starred in the popular web drama 'Wu Xin: The Monster Killer', which helped him gain a wider following across the Greater China region. However, it was in 2016 that he experienced a significant career breakthrough with the espionage drama 'Sparrow'. This role not only established him as a mainstream actor but also earned him accolades for his compelling portrayal of a patriotic and resourceful hero. Soon after, he headlined the well-received series 'Medical Examiner Dr. Qin', a production that garnered over 1.5 billion views on Sohu TV and further demonstrated his versatility across genres .

In addition to his success in television dramas, Zhang has also made a mark in films. He appeared in his first film, 'Sky on Fire', and later took on prominent roles in historical and epic dramas, including the widely popular 'Joy of Life'. This period piece, notable for its rich narrative and layered characters, affirmed Zhang Ruoyun's ability to adapt to complex roles and further solidified his standing within the Chinese entertainment industry.

Off-screen, Zhang is known for his thoughtful and evolving approach to his art. In his personal life, he married actress Tang Yixin in 2019, and in 2020 the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter. His journey from a promising young actor to a well-respected artist in both television and film is marked by his constant drive to challenge himself and explore new facets of acting, making him one of the most dynamic talents of his generation.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Joy of Life

Known For

  • Joy of Life
  • Escape from the 21st Century
  • Sword Snow Stride
  • Sky on Fire
  • Medical Examiner Dr. Qin
  • Ordinary Greatness
  • Novoland: The Castle In the Sky
  • Xian Wei Jing Xia De Da Ming Zhi Si Juan An
  • Nuts
  • Judge Dee's Mystery
  • Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds
  • The Hope (2023)

Filmography

2025
The Lychee Road · as Du Shaoling
2024
2024
Judge Dee's Mystery (TV Series) · as Diao Xiaoguan
2023
The Hope (2023) (TV Series) · as Lei Ming
2023
Xian Wei Jing Xia De Da Ming Zhi Si Juan An (TV Series) · as Shuai Jiamo
2022
Ordinary Greatness (TV Series) · as Li Da Wei
2021
Sword Snow Stride (TV Series) · as Xu Fengnian
2021
1921 · as Liu Shaoqi
2021
My Heroic Husband (TV Series)
2019
Joy of Life (TV Series) · as Fan Xian
2019
Exciting Offer (TV Series)
2019
Great Escape (TV Series)
2018
The Evolution of Our Love (TV Series) · as Lu Fei
2018
Nuts · as Huang Jian
2017
National Treasure (TV Series) · as 聂耳
2017
ROCK & ROAST (TV Series)
2016
Sky on Fire · as Ziwan
2016
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin (TV Series) · as Qin Ming
2016
Sparrow (2016) (TV Series) · as Tang Shanhai
2016
Novoland: The Castle In the Sky (TV Series) · as Feng Tianyi
2016
Who's the Murderer (TV Series) · as 张经理
2016
Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds (TV Series) · as Pei Shangxuan
2016
Legend of Nine Tails Fox (TV Series) · as Liu Zigu
2015
GO fridge (TV Series)
2015
Intouchable (TV Series) · as Jay
2015
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer (TV Series) · as Zhang Xianzong
2014
光影 (TV Series) · as Luo Tianqiang
2014
Divas Hit The Road (TV Series)
2010
Snow Leopard (TV Series) · as 刘志辉

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