Wang Hongwei


Wang Hongwei is a Chinese actor. Wang is perhaps best known for his work with director Jia Zhangke. The two men were classmates at the Beijing Film Academy when they began their professional relationship, with Wang starring in Jia's breakthrough short film Xiao Shan Going Home in 1995. Since then, Wang has had roles in nearly all of Jia's films, including starring roles in Jia's debut Xiao Wu and follow-up, Platform.
Given his collaboration with Jia, Wang Hongwei is often considered the director's on-screen alter ego.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleDirector
1995Xiao Shan Going HomeXiao ShanJia Zhangke
1997Xiao WuXiao WuJia Zhangke
2000PlatformMinliangJia Zhangke
2002Balzac and the Little Chinese SeamstressFour EyesDai Sijie
2002Unknown PleasuresXiao WuJia Zhangke
2004The WorldSanlaiJia Zhangke
2006Still LifeWang DongmingJia Zhangke
2006One Foot Off the GroundChen Daming
2007The CaseGuest's husbandWang Fen
2008Cry Me a RiverJia Zhangke
2016Old Stone