You Benchang
| You Benchang | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 游本昌 |
| Born |
September 16, 1933 Taizhou, Jiangsu |
| Residence | Beijing |
| Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959 - present |
| Agent | Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural co., ltd |
| Notable work | Ji Gong |
| Parent(s) | Ye Yusheng (father) |
| Awards |
Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor 1986 Ji Gong |
You Benchang (born 16 September 1933) is a Chinese actor.
You is noted for his roles as Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong, which earned him a Best Actor Award at the 4th Golden Eagle Awards.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Early life and education
You was born in Taizhou, Jiangsu on September 16, 1933, during the Republic of China. You primarily studied in Shanghai and Nanjing.
In 1951, You joined the Nanjing Song and Dance Troupe after high school. You entered Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1952, majoring in acting.
Career
After graduating in 1956 he was assigned to National Theatre Company of China as an actor.
You joined the Chinese Dramatists Association in 1980.
You first rose to prominence in 1986 for playing Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong. The series reached number one in the ratings when it aired in China.[7][8][9]
In 2009, You had a minor role as Tang Pangzi in The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman, which starred Masanobu Ando as Yaba.
You participated in many films, such as Reign of Assassins, The University Days of a Dog, and Painted Skin: The Resurrection.
In 1994, You founded the Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural co., ltd.
On July 28, 2009, You became a monk at the Great Light Temple, in Suifenhe, Heilongjiang.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | “下次开船”港游记 | Yang Tieren | ||
| 1988 | A Magic Doctor in Suzhou | 姑苏一怪 | Ye Tianshi | |
| 1995 | Fake Emperor | 冒牌皇帝 | ||
| 2009 | The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman | 刀剑笑 | Tang Pangzi | |
| Ji Gong | 济公3之古刹风云 | Ji Gong | ||
| Ji Gong | 济公3之茶亦有道 | Ji Gong | ||
| Reign of Assassins | 剑雨 | Master Monk Xingchi | ||
| 2010 | The University Days of a Dog | 一只狗的大学时光 | Grandpa | |
| 2011 | Lee's Adventures | 李献计历险记 | Li Xianji | |
| Deadly flash play | 致命闪玩 | A gentleman | guest | |
| 2012 | Come on! Laowan | 老万加油 | Laowan's boss | |
| Painted Skin: The Resurrection | 画皮2 | Master | ||
| 2013 | Blockbuster | 大片 | A patient | |
| 白狐 | Master Shaye | |||
| The Wrath Of Vajra | 金刚王 | Master Yuanzu |
Television
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ji Gong | 济公 | Ji Gong | |
| 1998 | 清明酒家 | Private adviser | ||
| The Story of Liaofan | 了凡的故事 | Master Yunguhui | ||
| 游先生哑然一笑 | ||||
| 2004 | Not Without You | 不能没有你 | ||
| Lotus lantern | 宝莲灯 | Daode Tianzun | ||
| 2011 | New Era of the Police | 新时代警察 | An old overseas Chinese |
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ji Gong | Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor | Won |
References
- ↑ "You Benchang, Live Ji Gong". CRI. 2009-04-15.
- ↑ 85版"济公"评陈浩民版济公：27年过去济公变潮了. xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2012-08-02.
- ↑ 陈浩民版济公遭批 游本昌：只要惩恶扬善就行. 163.com (in Chinese). 2012-07-31.
- ↑ "济公"游本昌：我的人生座右铭——无我利他. people.com.cn (in Chinese). 2014-01-15.
- ↑ 八旬游本昌亲自看佩斯话剧 不少人认出"济公". xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2013-12-31.
- ↑ 80岁游本昌晒台湾游玩照. 163.com (in Chinese). 2014-01-09.
- ↑ "You Benchang in The Final Victory Photo: Courtesy of Zha Wenbai". globaltimes.cn. 2014-02-18.
- ↑ 鲁豫有约：《济公》热播 上海犯罪率降低. iFeng (in Chinese). 2013-12-09.
- ↑ 游本昌：济公火了我得罪了一批人 一闲就是20年. CNTV (in Chinese). 2010-11-18.
- ↑ 著名表演艺术家游本昌剃度出家 感受短期寺院生活(图). fjnet.com (in Chinese). 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
External links
- You Benchang on Sina Weibo (in Chinese) (registration required)