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Ge You

Ge You, a native of Beijing, is one of the most celebrated actors in China, known for his sensitive and often humorous portrayals. He has worked with such internationally renowned Chinese directors as Zhang Yimou (To Live) and Chen Kaige (Farewell My Concubine).

Director Feng Xiaogang has collaborated with Ge You on several films and TV series. The pair are especially noted for their work on Feng's recent comedies, including Party A, Party B, Be There or Be Square, and Sorry, Baby. Many mainland critics have noted that in these films Feng and Ge have established a new image of China's ordinary man.

Ge You has won many top Chinese film awards including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Rooster Awards. In addition, he won Best Actor at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival for his work in To Live.


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Ge You Facts

OccupationActor
BirthdayApril 19, 1957 (51)
SignAries
BirthplaceBeijing, People's Rep. of China

Selected Filmography

To Live
The Legend of the Black Scorpion
Farewell My Concubine
Big Shot's Funeral
The Emperor's Shadow
A World Without Thieves
Banquet
The Hero of Swallow
Suffocation
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