Tang Guoqiang


Tang Guoqiang is a Chinese actor best known for portraying historical figures in several films and television series. Some of his more notable roles include: various Chinese emperors, Zhuge Liang, Yan Zhenqing and Mao Zedong. Tang started his acting career when he first joined a performance troupe in 1970 after graduating from middle school. He made his film debut in 1975 as the male lead in Storm over the South China Sea. He is also a member of the Chinese Calligraphy Society.

Early life and education

Tang was born in Qingdao, Shandong, on May 4, 1952, while his ancestral home in Yantai. After graduating from Qingdao No.39 High School, he joined the Qingdao Drama Troupe in 1970 and then the August First Film Studio in 1975.

Acting career

In 1996, Tang starred with Li Lin and Ma Xiaowei in Zhai Junjie's war film The Long March, which was his first time acting Mao Zedong.

Personal life

Tang is married to actress Zhuang Li and they have a son named Tang Yinghan. Tang also has a daughter named Tang Lili from a previous marriage to Sun Tao.

Filmography

Film

Television