Zhang Yu
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 25, 1982 (age 44)
- Birthplace
- Guizhou, China
Biography
Zhang Yu (born September 25, 1982, in Guizhou, China) is a prominent actor from Mainland China, known for his transformative roles and deep commitment to independent cinema. Formerly credited under the name Zhang Xin, he is celebrated for embracing complex characters and unconventional projects, earning the reputation of being a "drama addict" within industry circles. With over a decade dedicated to supporting and promoting independent films, Zhang has become an influential figure among contemporary Chinese actors. He rose to international attention with his powerful performance as Yu Cheng in An Elephant Sitting Still (2018), followed by widely praised roles in Dying to Survive, A Cool Fish, and Back to the Wharf. His work often explores themes of morality, societal pressure, and emotional nuance, setting him apart as a master of subtle intensity. Zhang Yu has continued to expand his creative reach, appearing in more than 29 productions including film and television. He also serves as a part-time visual artist and script consultant, further reflecting his multifaceted approach to storytelling.
Known For
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Filmography
Three Words
Movie
Cry of the Birds
Movie
She's Got No Name: Part Two
Movie
Dunhuang Warriors
Movie · as Lang Yaozi
Love, My Way
Movie
No One is Closer Than We
Movie · as Li Weiyang
Glad I Met You
Movie · as Xiao Bai (voice)
She Said
Movie
A Joke
Movie · as Xiao Shuai
She's Got No Name
Movie · as Dr. Liang
The One
Movie
A Cool Fish 2
Movie · as Chen Sanjin
Man's Inhumanity to Man
TV · as Chen Ruping / Ryohei Arakawa · 20 eps
Her Story
Movie · as Xiao Ma
Betwixt and Between
Movie · as Sanzhe
The First Shot
TV · as Jiang Xiaohai · 32 eps
Tainted Love
Movie · as Lin Zhiguang
Record Without Words
Movie · as 李立忠
Nice View
Movie · as Ma Yue
Manchurian Tiger
Movie · as Xu Dong
Snipers
Movie · as Liu Wenwu
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Movie
The Break Away
Movie
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Movie · as The Blind Singer
Pistol
Movie
Back to the Wharf
Movie · as Song Hao
My People, My Homeland
Movie · as Policeman
Dying to Survive
Movie · as Peng Hao
An Elephant Sitting Still
Movie · as Yu Cheng
A Cool Fish
Movie · as Hu Guangsheng
Ciao Ciao
Movie · as Li Wei
People Mountain People Sea
Movie · as Guizhou Police Officer
幸福59厘米之爱有多久
Movie · as 鑫子
11度青春之李雷和韩梅梅
Movie · as 李雷
Shanghai Dreams
Movie · as Li Jun's friend