Zhang Ruoyun
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 24, 1988 (age 38)
- Birthplace
- Beijing, China
Biography
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.
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Filmography
开端之送不到的快递
Movie · as 宋卜道
The Fated General
TV · as Huo Qubing · 1 ep
A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains
TV · as Chen Qianli · 1 ep
Perfect Evidence
TV · as Situ Jun · 11 eps
天工之城
TV · 1 ep
Cruiser Chongqing
TV · 1 ep
Make Zhonghe Great Again
Movie · as Liu Ben (Ben)
The Lychee Road
Movie · as Du Shaoling
Light of Dawn
TV · as Gao Feng · 18 eps
Welcoming Five Blessings
TV · 1 ep
Who's the Murderer: Evidence Collection Log
TV · 10 eps
Escape from the 21st Century
Movie · as Wang Zha
Judge Dee's Mystery
TV · as Diao Xiaoguan · 32 eps
Amazing Night
TV · as Self - Judge · 10 eps
Detectives' Holiday
TV · as Self · 6 eps
Amazing Zhenggu
TV · 1 ep
喜人奇妙夜·纯享
TV · 46 eps
庆余年第二季
TV · as 范闲 · 1 ep
Under the Microscope
TV · as Shuai Jiamo · 14 eps
The Hope
TV · as Lei Ming · 30 eps
The New Journey
TV · 20 eps
Ordinary Greatness
TV · as Li Dawei · 38 eps
1921
Movie · as Liu Shaoqi
Sword Snow Stride
TV · as Xu Fengnian · 38 eps
The Detectives' Adventures
TV · as 范闲 · 2 eps
My Heroic Husband
TV · 1 ep
Great Escape
TV · 5 eps
Joy of Life
TV · as Fan Xian · 83 eps
Awakening of Insects
TV · as Chen Shan / Xiao Zhengguo · 45 eps
China in the Story
TV · as 青年孙家栋 · 1 ep
An Exciting Offer
TV · 20 eps
Sweet Tasks
TV · 1 ep
Nuts
Movie · as Huang Jian
The Evolution of Our Love
TV · as Lu Fei · 40 eps
Who's the Keyman
TV · as 张客官（张冷血）, 张狂（张小狂）, 张贴膜 · 1 ep
Detective Club
TV · 76 eps
Dear Them
TV · as He Anning · 41 eps
National Treasure
TV · as 聂耳 · 1 ep
Rock & Roast
TV · 2 eps
Sky on Fire
Movie · as Ziwan
Who's the Murderer
TV · as 张波斯, 张希希, 张探, 张呱, 张百万, 张修修, 张得拽, 张游戏, 张中宝, 张不可, 张马特, 张大嘴, 张医生, 张经理, 张策划, 张代表, 甄张, 张高级, 张水手, 张二副, 郝张, 贾昀, 张才子, 张姆斯, 张服来, 张张包, 张贼帅, 张不脱, 张不停, 张铁臂, 张记者, 张一剑, 张摇滚, 张二疯, 张星孩, 张公子, 张督军, 张罗, 张飙车, 张安全, 张咩咩, 张小哥, 张院长, 张前锋, 张知识, 张御医, 张富城, 张拳击, 张舒克, 张探员, 张设计, 张鼓手 · 3 eps
Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying
TV · as Fang Tianyi · 42 eps
Sparrow
TV · as Tang Shanhai · 69 eps
Novoland: The Castle in the Sky
TV · as Feng Tianyi · 28 eps
Promise of migratory birds
TV · as Pei Shangxuan · 24 eps
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin
TV · as Qin Ming / 秦明 · 20 eps
Trump Card
TV · 2 eps
Legend of Nine Tails Fox
TV · as Liu Zigu · 6 eps
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer
TV · as Zhang Xianzong · 20 eps
I Love Kindergarten
TV · 1 ep
Intouchable
TV · as Jie · 10 eps
Run for Time
TV · 1 ep
Go Fridge
TV · 2 eps
光影
TV · as Luo Tianqiang · 43 eps
Super Brain
TV · 36 eps
Divas Hit the Road
TV · 12 eps
The New Snow Leopard
TV · as Zhou Weiguo · 46 eps
星星的密室
TV · as 晋级终极挑战选手 · 12 eps
不可思议的超市未眠夜
Movie · as 张若昀
The Wind
TV · as Fang Tianyi · 32 eps
雳剑
TV · as Yan Songsheng · 30 eps
恋歌
TV · 1 ep
The Black Fox
TV · as Fang Tianyi · 38 eps
Snow Leopard
TV · as 刘志辉 · 40 eps
海的誓言
TV · 25 eps
CCTV Spring Festival Gala: Crosstalk and Sketch
TV · 1 ep
CMG Spring Festival Gala
TV · 1 ep