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Ge You

Chinese actor · China · On the map · Actors · Born 1957 · age 69

Ge You is a Chinese actor. One of the most critically acclaimed performers in China, Ge is known for his signature bald head, comic timing, and intelligent, subtle acting. Ge became the first Asian actor to win the Cannes Best Actor Award for his role in Zhang Yimou's To Live (1994).

Ge You is read about 180 times a day, in 16 languages.

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A life in dates

2025You are the BestFilm, Wang Ziyue2023If You Are the One 3Film, Qin Fen2021Mao Xue WoofSeries2020My People, My HomelandFilm, Zhang Beijing2019My People, My Country: Behind-The-ScenesSeries2016The Wasted TimesFilm, Mr. Lu2013Personal TailorFilm, Yang Zhong2009The Founding of a RepublicFilm, Commander Shino2008激荡·1978-2008Series2007Crossed LinesFilm2004A World Without ThievesFilm, Uncle Bill2001Big Shot's FuneralFilm, YoYo1999DivorceSeries, Lao Li1998Be There or Be SquareFilm, Liu Yuan1997寇老西儿Series, 寇准1996上海人在东京Series, Qiu MinghaiThe Emperor's ShadowFilm, 1996Gao Jianli1993I Love My FamilySeries, 纪春生1992North China NavySeries, 何景After SeparationFilm, 1992顾颜1990Fortress BesiegedSeries, 李梅亭The Ozone Layer VanishesFilm, 1990Technician1988The TroubleshootersFilm, 杨重1983CCTV Spring Festival Gala: Crosstalk and SketchSeries1957Born19 April 1957

People around Ge

  • To Live 1994
  • Farewell My Concubine 1993
  • Let the Bullets Fly 2010
  • Cook Up a Storm 2017
  • Keep Cool 1997

Also in Français

Filmography 40

78 credits on file

Television 13

Media & music

Photos 2

Awards

Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor
Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor

About this person

He is also known for TV sitcoms Stories From The Editorial Board (1992) and I Love My Family (1994); films After Separation (1993), Farewell, My Concubine (1993), The Emperor’s Shadow (1996), The Dream Factory (1997), Big Shot's Funeral (2001), Cell Phone (2003), A World Without Thieves (2004), The Banquet (2006), Sacrifice (2010), and the film series If You Are the One (2008-2023).

Country
China
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69