Xu Zheng

Biography

Xu Zheng, born on April 18, 1972, in Shanghai, China, is a celebrated Chinese actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1994 and initially gained fame for his comedic roles in television series like Sunny Piggy (2000). This show not only brought him national recognition but also introduced him to his future wife, actress Tao Hong. Xu transitioned to films and became a household name with his directorial debut, Lost in Thailand (2012), which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in. The movie became a massive success, breaking box office records in China. He followed this with other hits like Lost in Hong Kong (2015) and Dying to Survive (2018), showcasing his versatility as both an actor and filmmaker. Known for his ability to blend humor with social commentary, Xu Zheng has become one of China's most influential figures in the entertainment industry. His works often explore themes of human connection and societal issues, resonating with audiences both in China and internationally.

Known For

Trump Card

Amazing Night

Back to Field

Golden Horse Awards

Go Fighting

Super Sketch Show

Rock & Roast

Youth Periplous

All Movies (43)

• The Great Skull2026
• Fake Dad2025 · as Director Ma
• Upstream2024 · as Gao Zhilei
• Farewell, Beijing2022 · as Yu Xingrong
• Nice View2022 · as Wedding Chef Xu Fu
• B for Busy2021 · as Lao Bai
• My Country, My Parents2021 · as Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
• Memory Dissection2021
• My People, My Homeland2020 · as Xiao Fan
• Lost in Russia2020 · as Xu Ivan
• My People, My Country2019 · as Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion")
• Crazy Alien2019 · as Alien
• Ash Is Purest White2018 · as Man from Karamay
• The Island2018 · as Subway Passenger
• Dying to Survive2018 · as Cheng Yong
• How Long Will I Love U2018 · as Noodle
• A or B2018 · as 钟小年
• Xuan Zang2016 · as Li Daliang
• Lost in Hong Kong2015 · as Xu Lai
• Breakup Buddies2014 · as Hao Yi
• The Great Hypnotist2014 · as Xu Ruining
• No Man's Land2013 · as Pan Xiao
• Fake Fiction2013 · as David Ou
• Lost in Thailand2012 · as Xu Lang
• Meet the In Laws2012 · as Fan Jianqiang
• Love in the Buff2012 · as Sam
• Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit2011 · as Crocodile bandit (voice)
• Beginning of the Great Revival2011 · as Xu Shuzheng
• Hee Travels2010 · as Tang Sanju
• Lost on Journey2010 · as Chenggong Li
• Mars Baby2009
• One Night in Supermarket2009 · as He Sanshui
• Crazy Racer2009 · as Da Cheng
• Fit Lover2008
• Crossed Lines2007
• Unfinished Girl2007
• Call For Love2007 · as Xu Lang
• Crazy Stone2006 · as Feng Dong
• No Lonely Angels2002 · as Zhao
• Criminal1999 · as Hu Tian
• Blush1996
• 一部佳作的诞生—
• 游刃有余—

All TV Shows (40)

• The King of Stand-up Comedy2024 · as 气氛组组长
• Amazing Night2024 · as Self - Judge
• Mahua's Fun Age2022
• Super Sketch Show2021 · as Self - Judge
• Super Sketch Show Featured2021
• Lady Land2020
• My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes2019 · as Self
• Youth Periplous2019
• The Island2018
• The Drug Hunter2018 · as Wu Xiong
• Rock & Roast2017
• Back to Field2017
• Roast2017
• Eating on the Road2016
• Thirteen Talks2016
• Trump Card2016
• Twenty-Four Hours2016
• Go Fighting2015
• The Bachelor2012 · as Cao Xiaoqiang
• 老爸快跑2010
• I'm a Boss2009 · as Xu Tianlai
• 好男当家2007 · as 周奉
• 结婚进行曲2007 · as 姚翔
• 铁将军阿贵2006 · as 和亲王
• The Lucky Stars2006 · as 张果老
• 三揭皇榜2006
• To Live to Love2006
• 家和万事兴之快乐情缘2005
• The Chinese Banquet2004 · as Zhang Dongguan
• Love From Time Space2003 · as Zhu Yun Wen
• 素女的故事2003 · as 杨纯 / 吕洞宾
• 新七侠五义2003 · as Shi Yukun
• Li Wei the Magistrate2002 · as Li Chuanwei
• 爸爸叫红旗2002
• Sunny Piggy2000 · as 猪八戒
• 上海沧桑1999 · as 唐伯也（青年）
• 战国红颜1998 · as 施傻
• 风生水起1997 · as 陆野
• Golden Horse Awards1962 · as Self
• 糖心菠萝— · as Xu Xiangyang