Zhang Ruoyun

Biography

Zhang Ruoyun was born on August 24, 1988, in Beijing, China. Growing up in a household with strong ties to the film industry—his father, Zhang Jian, is a director and producer, and his grandfather was a geologist—he was exposed to the world of storytelling and creativity from an early age. Despite his parents’ divorce when he was very young, Zhang's passion for the performing arts led him to pursue acting, and he later honed his craft at the prestigious Beijing Film Academy, graduating in 2007 . Zhang made his acting debut in 2004, playing the younger version of a male protagonist in the television series 'The Sea’s Promise'. Over the next few years, he steadily built his career, gaining early public attention through roles in series like 'Snow Leopard' (2010) and its companion series 'Black Fox' (2011). His performance in these projects earned him recognition and awards such as the Most Popular New Actor, marking his arrival onto the national scene. As his career progressed, Zhang Ruoyun expanded both the range and depth of his roles. In 2015, he starred in the popular web drama 'Wu Xin: The Monster Killer', which helped him gain a wider following across the Greater China region. However, it was in 2016 that he experienced a significant career breakthrough with the espionage drama 'Sparrow'. This role not only established him as a mainstream actor but also earned him accolades for his compelling portrayal of a patriotic and resourceful hero. Soon after, he headlined the well-received series 'Medical Examiner Dr. Qin', a production that garnered over 1.5 billion views on Sohu TV and further demonstrated his versatility across genres . In addition to his success in television dramas, Zhang has also made a mark in films. He appeared in his first film, 'Sky on Fire', and later took on prominent roles in historical and epic dramas, including the widely popular 'Joy of Life'. This period piece, notable for its rich narrative and layered characters, affirmed Zhang Ruoyun's ability to adapt to complex roles and further solidified his standing within the Chinese entertainment industry. Off-screen, Zhang is known for his thoughtful and evolving approach to his art. In his personal life, he married actress Tang Yixin in 2019, and in 2020 the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter. His journey from a promising young actor to a well-respected artist in both television and film is marked by his constant drive to challenge himself and explore new facets of acting, making him one of the most dynamic talents of his generation.

Known For

Who's the Murderer

All Movies (7)

Make Zhonghe Great Again2026
The Lychee Road2025 · as Du Shaoling
Escape from the 21st Century2024 · as Wang Zha
19212021 · as Liu Shaoqi
Nuts2018 · as Huang Jian
Sky on Fire2016 · as Ziwan
开端之送不到的快递— · as 宋卜道

All TV Shows (112)

Light of Dawn2025 · as Gao Feng
Who's the Murderer: Evidence Collection Log2025
Welcoming Five Blessings2025
Detectives' Holiday2024 · as Self
Amazing Zhenggu2024
Amazing Night2024 · as Self - Judge
喜人奇妙夜·纯享2024
Judge Dee's Mystery2024 · as Diao Xiaoguan
The Hope2023 · as Lei Ming
Under the Microscope2023 · as Shuai Jiamo
Ordinary Greatness2022 · as Li Dawei
The New Journey2022
Sword Snow Stride2021 · as Xu Fengnian
The Detectives' Adventures2021 · as 范闲
My Heroic Husband2021
Joy of Life2019 · as Fan Xian
An Exciting Offer2019
Awakening of Insects2019 · as Chen Shan / Xiao Zhengguo
China in the Story2019 · as 青年孙家栋
Great Escape2019
Sweet Tasks2019
The Evolution of Our Love2018 · as Lu Fei
Who's the Keyman2018 · as 张客官（张冷血）
Who's the Keyman2018 · as 张狂（张小狂）
Who's the Keyman2018 · as 张贴膜
Who's the Keyman2018
Dear Them2017 · as He Anning
National Treasure2017 · as 聂耳
Rock & Roast2017
Detective Club2017
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin2016 · as Qin Ming
Sparrow2016 · as Tang Shanhai
Novoland: The Castle in the Sky2016 · as Feng Tianyi
Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying2016 · as Fang Tianyi
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张波斯
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张希希
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张探
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张呱
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张修修
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张百万
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张得拽
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张游戏
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张中宝
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张不可
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张马特
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张大嘴
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张医生
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张经理
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张策划
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张代表
Who's the Murderer2016
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张高级
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 甄张
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张二副
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 郝张
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 贾昀
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张水手
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张才子
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张姆斯
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张服来
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张张包
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张贼帅
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张不脱
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张不停
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张铁臂
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张记者
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张一剑
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张摇滚
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张二疯
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张星孩
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张公子
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张督军
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张罗
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张飙车
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张安全
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张咩咩
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张小哥
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张院长
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张前锋
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张知识
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张御医
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张富城
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张拳击
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张舒克
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张探员
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张设计
Who's the Murderer2016 · as 张鼓手
Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds2016 · as Pei Shangxuan
Legend of Nine Tails Fox2016 · as Liu Zigu
Trump Card2016
Go Fridge2015
Run for Time2015
Intouchable2015 · as Jie
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer2015 · as Zhang Xianzong
I Love Kindergarten2015
光影2014 · as Luo Tianqiang
星星的密室2014 · as 晋级终极挑战选手
The New Snow Leopard2014 · as Zhou Weiguo
Divas Hit the Road2014
Super Brain2014
恋歌2013
The Wind2013 · as Fang Tianyi
雳剑2013 · as Yan Songsheng
The Black Fox2011 · as Fang Tianyi
Snow Leopard2010 · as 刘志辉
海的誓言2005
CCTV Spring Festival Gala: Crosstalk and Sketch1983
CMG Spring Festival Gala1983
The Fated General— · as Huo Qubing
人机编辑的，大撒大苏打说的阿松大阿松大阿松大爱上打— · as 饰范闲
A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains— · as Chen Qianli
Perfect Evidence— · as Situ Jun