Zhang Tielin
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Zhang Tielin sometimes credited as Cheung Tit-lam, is a Chinese actor and film director best known for his role as the Qianlong Emperor
in the Princess Pearl
television series. He took up British citizenship in 1997.
, Hebei
, and grew up in Weinan
, Shaanxi
. In 1973 he was sent to Lintong for agricultural work as part of the Chinese government's Down to the Countryside Movement
. In 1976 he went to Xi'an
and worked as a construction worker there.
Two years later Zhang enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy
and graduated in 1982, after which he was sent to work in Tianjin Television
. In 1984 Zhang made his debut in the films The Burning of Imperial Palace, Reign Behind a Curtain and Under the Bridge, of which the third one propelled him to fame.
In 1987 Zhang went to England to further his studies at the British Film Institute
, graduating in 1990. He took up British citizenship in 1997. In the early 1990s Zhang went to Hong Kong to expand his career and he signed a contract with Tsui Hark
, working together with Tsui on the Once Upon a Time in China film series. He joined Phoenix Television
in 1996.
Shortly after, Zhang returned to mainland China and worked on a number of television series and films. His role as the Qianlong Emperor
in the Princess Pearl
series brought him to fame once again. Zhang starred together with actors Wang Gang
and Zhang Guoli
in many television series and they are collectively known as the "Iron Triangle" of the Chinese entertainment industry.
In 2007 Zhang became the dean of the art school of Jinan University
in Guangzhou
.
Qianlong Emperor
The Qianlong Emperor was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796...
in the Princess Pearl
Princess Pearl
Princess Pearl, also known in Singapore and the Philippines as My Fair Princess, is a television series adapted from Chiung Yao's novel series of the same title. Produced by Hunan TV, the series centres around the legend of Princess Huanzhu during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty...
television series. He took up British citizenship in 1997.
Biography
Zhang was born in TangshanTangshan
"唐山"redirects here. For an alternative name of China, see Names of China#TangTangshan is a largely industrial prefecture-level city in Hebei province, People's Republic of China. It has become known for the 1976 Tangshan earthquake which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale and killed at least...
, Hebei
Hebei
' is a province of the People's Republic of China in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "" , named after Ji Province, a Han Dynasty province that included what is now southern Hebei...
, and grew up in Weinan
Weinan
Weinan is a Municipality in the province of Shaanxi, PRC. The Grand Historian Sima Qian was born in Weinan.-Administration:...
, Shaanxi
Shaanxi
' is a province in the central part of Mainland China, and it includes portions of the Loess Plateau on the middle reaches of the Yellow River in addition to the Qinling Mountains across the southern part of this province...
. In 1973 he was sent to Lintong for agricultural work as part of the Chinese government's Down to the Countryside Movement
Down to the Countryside Movement
The Down to the Countryside Movement was a policy instituted in the People's Republic of China in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a result of the anti-bourgeois thinking prevalent during the Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong declared certain privileged urban youth would be sent to mountainous...
. In 1976 he went to Xi'an
Xi'an
Xi'an is the capital of the Shaanxi province, and a sub-provincial city in the People's Republic of China. One of the oldest cities in China, with more than 3,100 years of history, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty...
and worked as a construction worker there.
Two years later Zhang enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy
Beijing Film Academy
Beijing Film Academy is a coeducational state-run higher education institution in Beijing, China. The film school is the largest institution specialised in the tertiary education for film and television production in Asia...
and graduated in 1982, after which he was sent to work in Tianjin Television
Tianjin Television
Tianjin Television is a television network in Tianjin, China. Its official website is called Tian Shi Wang...
. In 1984 Zhang made his debut in the films The Burning of Imperial Palace, Reign Behind a Curtain and Under the Bridge, of which the third one propelled him to fame.
In 1987 Zhang went to England to further his studies at the British Film Institute
British Film Institute
The British Film Institute is a charitable organisation established by Royal Charter to:-Cinemas:The BFI runs the BFI Southbank and IMAX theatre, both located on the south bank of the River Thames in London...
, graduating in 1990. He took up British citizenship in 1997. In the early 1990s Zhang went to Hong Kong to expand his career and he signed a contract with Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark , born Tsui Man-kong, is a Hong Kong New Wave film director and producer. He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema .-Early life:...
, working together with Tsui on the Once Upon a Time in China film series. He joined Phoenix Television
Phoenix Television
Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Ltd or Phoenix Television is a Hong Kong-based Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese television broadcaster that serves the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong along with other markets with substantial Chinese viewers...
in 1996.
Shortly after, Zhang returned to mainland China and worked on a number of television series and films. His role as the Qianlong Emperor
Qianlong Emperor
The Qianlong Emperor was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796...
in the Princess Pearl
Princess Pearl
Princess Pearl, also known in Singapore and the Philippines as My Fair Princess, is a television series adapted from Chiung Yao's novel series of the same title. Produced by Hunan TV, the series centres around the legend of Princess Huanzhu during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty...
series brought him to fame once again. Zhang starred together with actors Wang Gang
Wang Gang (actor)
Wang Gang is a Chinese performing artist, TV host and actor. He came to prominence hosting the CCTV New Year's Gala in 1986 and later playing the role of He Shen in various films and television series, appearing in 168 episodes as the character. He has also hosted the CCTV program Friends since...
and Zhang Guoli
Zhang Guoli
Zhang Guoli is an award winning Chinese film director and actor. Zhang was a xiangsheng actor before he started working on films and television series. He is married to actress Deng Jie and their son Zhang Mo is also an actor....
in many television series and they are collectively known as the "Iron Triangle" of the Chinese entertainment industry.
In 2007 Zhang became the dean of the art school of Jinan University
Jinan University
Jinan University is a public research and comprehensive university based in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. It is one of the oldest universities established on mainland China tracing back to the Qing Empire...
in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | Under the Bridge 大桥下面 |
Gao Zhihua | |
| 1984 | Duocai De Chenguang 多彩的晨光 |
Lin Lishuang | |
| The Burning of Imperial Palace 火烧圆明园 |
Prince Gong | ||
| Reign Behind a Curtain 垂帘听政 |
Yisu | ||
| 1991 | Once Upon a Time in China II Once Upon a Time in China II Once Upon a Time in China II is a 1992 Hong Kong martial arts action film written and directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li returning as Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung. It is the second film and first sequel in the Once Upon a Time in China film series... 黄飞鸿之男儿当自强 |
Sun Yat-sen Sun Yat-sen Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation" , a view agreed upon by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China... |
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| 1993 | Xianhe Shenzhen 仙鹤神针 |
Cao Xiong | |
| 1994 | Once Upon a Time in China Series: The Suspicious Temple 黄飞鸿之龙城歼霸 |
Xie Sibao | |
| 1995 | Man from China 椅子 |
director | |
| 1999 | Xin Duguo Choucheng 新赌国仇城 |
Chou Yisen | |
| The Lion King II: Simba's Pride The Lion King II: Simba's Pride The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated film released by Walt Disney Home Video on October 27, 1998. The film is the sequel to the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King... |
Simba | Mandarin dub | |
| 2009 | The Silver Valley 白银帝国 |
Old Master Kang | |
| Astro Boy Astro Boy (film) Astro Boy, also called in Japan, is a 2009 computer-animated film loosely based on the long-running Japanese series of the same name by Osamu Tezuka. It was produced by Imagi Animation Studios, the animation production company of TMNT. The studio announced the project in September 2006... |
Dr. Tenma | Mandarin dub |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | You Yige Qingnian 有一个青年 |
Gu Minghua | |
| 1985 | Sanyuedi De Chuchun 三月地的初春 |
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| 1996 | Hangong Feiyan 汉宫飞燕 |
Emperor Cheng of Han Emperor Cheng of Han Emperor Cheng of Han was an emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty ruling from 33 BC until 7 BC.Under Emperor Cheng, the Han dynasty continued its slide into disintegration while the Wang clan continued its slow grip on power and on governmental affairs as promoted by the previous emperor... |
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| 1997 | Dongbei Yijiaren 东北一家人 |
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| Princess Pearl Princess Pearl Princess Pearl, also known in Singapore and the Philippines as My Fair Princess, is a television series adapted from Chiung Yao's novel series of the same title. Produced by Hunan TV, the series centres around the legend of Princess Huanzhu during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty... 还珠格格 |
Qianlong Emperor Qianlong Emperor The Qianlong Emperor was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796... |
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| 1998 | Hua Mulan 花木兰 |
Jade Emperor Jade Emperor The Jade Emperor in Chinese folk culture, is the ruler of Heaven and all realms of existence below including that of Man and Hell, according to a version of Taoist mythology. He is one of the most important gods of the Chinese traditional religion pantheon... |
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| The Female Official 女巡按 |
Wen Bizheng | guest star | |
| 1999 | Biezou Woaini 别走我爱你 |
Wang Zong | |
| Ghost Tales 聊斋先生 |
Pu Songling Pu Songling Pu Songling was a Qing Dynasty Chinese writer, best known as the author of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.-Biography:Pu was born into a poor landlord-merchant family from Zichuan... |
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| Princess Pearl Princess Pearl Princess Pearl, also known in Singapore and the Philippines as My Fair Princess, is a television series adapted from Chiung Yao's novel series of the same title. Produced by Hunan TV, the series centres around the legend of Princess Huanzhu during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty... II 还珠格格2 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| 2000 | Wrong Carriage, Right Groom 上错花轿嫁对郎 |
Emperor | |
| 2001 | Lü Buwei: Hero in Times of Disorder 乱世英雄吕不韦 |
Lü Buwei Lü Buwei Lü Buwei , Lord Wenxin 文信侯 was a Warring States Period merchant who schemed his way into governing the State of Qin. He served as Chancellor of China for King Zhuangxiang of Qin, and as regent and Chancellor for the king's young son Zheng, who became Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China... |
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| The Bronze Teeth 铁齿铜牙纪晓岚 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| Taiji Prodigy 少年张三丰 |
Master Chengkong | ||
| Mingbu Zhen Guandong 名捕震关东 |
Jiajing Emperor Jiajing Emperor The Jiajing Emperor was the 11th Ming Dynasty Emperor of China who ruled from 1521 to 1567. Born Zhu Houcong, he was the former Zhengde Emperor's cousin... |
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| 2002 | Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge is a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Book and the Sword. The series was first broadcast on CTV in Taiwan in 2002.-Cast:*Vincent Zhao as Chen Jialuo*Esther Kwan as Huo Qingtong... 书剑恩仇录 |
Yu Wanting | |
| The Bronze Teeth II 铁齿铜牙纪晓岚2 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| Qing Dynasty God of Medicine 大清药王 |
Yue Hongda | ||
| Longfeng Qiyuan 龙凤奇缘 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| 2003 | Eighteen Monks 十八罗汉 |
Abbot | |
| The Vicissitudes of Life 人生几度秋凉 |
Fu Silong | ||
| The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2003 TV series) The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast in China, Taiwan and Singapore in 2003.-Cast:*Alec Su as Zhang Wuji / Zhang Cuishan... 倚天屠龙记 |
Yang Xiao | ||
| Huoshuai 火帅 |
Emperor Renzong of Song Emperor Renzong of Song Emperor Renzong was the fourth emperor of the Song Dynasty of China. His personal name was Zhao Zhen . He reigned from 1022 to 1063. Renzong was the son of Emperor Zhenzong of Song. Despite his long reign of over 40 years, Renzong is not widely known... |
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| The Return of Justice Bao 包公出巡 |
Emperor Renzong of Song | ||
| Buyi Tianzi 布衣天子 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| 2004 | Buyi Zhixian Fan Ruhua 布衣知县梵如花 |
Sanjueluo | |
| The Bronze Teeth III 铁齿铜牙纪晓岚3 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| Canghai Bainian 沧海百年 |
Fu Kang'an | ||
| The 36th Chamber of Shaolin 南少林三十六房 |
Yongzheng Emperor Yongzheng Emperor The Yongzheng Emperor , born Yinzhen , was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense. Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military... |
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| Tang Paradise 大唐芙蓉园 |
Li Bai Li Bai Li Bai , also known in the West by various other transliterations, especially Li Po, was a major Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty poetry period. He has been regarded as one of the greatest poets in China's Tang period, which is often called China's "golden age" of poetry. Around a thousand existing... |
guest star | |
| The Phantasmal Angel 幻影天使 |
Wang Zhengzhong | ||
| Manhan Quanxi 满汉全席 |
Kangxi Emperor Kangxi Emperor The Kangxi Emperor ; Manchu: elhe taifin hūwangdi ; Mongolian: Энх-Амгалан хаан, 4 May 1654 –20 December 1722) was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the first to be born on Chinese soil south of the Pass and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722.Kangxi's... |
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| Aroma in Autumn 五月槐花香 |
Fan Shirong | ||
| Yuqian Sibao 御前四宝 |
Shunzhi Emperor Shunzhi Emperor The Shunzhi Emperor was the third emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China, which he did from 1644 to 1661. "Shunzhi" was the name of his reign period... |
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| Assassinator Jing Ke Assassinator Jing Ke Assassinator Jing Ke is a Chinese television series released in 2004. The series is based on a semi-fictional story of the assassin Jing Ke, who attempted to kill Ying Zheng, the king of Qin, in 227 BC. Liu Ye stars as the titular protagonist.-Plot:... 荆轲传奇 |
Lü Buwei | ||
| Miracle Healers 神医侠侣 |
Xing Shan | ||
| Yuanlai Jiushi Ni 原来就是你 |
Yi Zhengbang | ||
| 2005 | The Juvenile Qianlong Emperor 少年宝亲王 |
Ye Xu | |
| Song Liansheng Zuotang 宋莲生坐堂 |
Shunzhi Emperor | ||
| Crazy King and General Iron 铁将军阿贵 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| The Great Dunhuang 大敦煌 |
Qing commander | ||
| Yingxiong Zhi 英雄志 |
Wuying Emperor | ||
| 2006 | Tianxia 天下 |
Wang Linguang | |
| Fly with Me 想飞 |
Han Kai | ||
| Canjian Zhen Jianghu 残剑震江湖 |
Yan Kang | ||
| Empress Dowager Feng of Northern Wei 北魏冯太后 |
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei , personal name Tuoba Tao , nickname Foli , was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Wei... |
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| Feichang Fuqi 非常夫妻 |
Yan Yuedong | ||
| Emerald on the Roof Emerald On The Roof Emerald on the Roof is a Chinese and Taiwanese romance television series starring Wallace Huo, Sun Li, Yvonne Yao, George Hu and Jia Nai Liang... 屋顶上的绿宝石 |
Ling Xinfu | ||
| The Legendary Warrior 薛仁贵传奇 |
Li Daozong Li Daozong Li Daozong , courtesy name Chengfan , was an imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty. He was a cousin of Emperor Taizong, and in Emperor Taizong's reign commanded forces in campaigns against Eastern Tujue, Tuyuhun, Goguryeo, and Xueyantuo... |
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| Zhenguan Changge Zhenguan Changge Zhenguan Changge is a Chinese television series directed by Wu Ziniu. It was first aired on CCTV in China in 2007. The series is based on the events in the Zhenguan era of the reign of Emperor Taizong during the Tang Dynasty.-Plot:... 贞观长歌 |
Luo Yi Luo Yi Luo Yi , known during service to Tang Dynasty as Li Yi , courtesy name Ziyan or Ziting , was a Sui Dynasty official who rose against the rule of Emperor Yang of Sui and occupied the modern Beijing region. He subsequently submitted to Emperor Gaozu of Tang and was created the Prince of Yan and... |
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| 2007 | Wuzibei Ge 无字碑歌 |
Emperor Gaozong of Tang Emperor Gaozong of Tang Emperor Gaozong of Tang , personal name Li Zhi , was the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty in China, ruling from 649 to 683... |
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| 2008 | Zhongli Xun Ta Qianbaidu 众里寻她千百度 |
Lin Haitao | |
| The Bronze Teeth IV 铁齿铜牙纪晓岚4 |
Qianlong Emperor | ||
| 2009 | Huang Yanpei Huang Yanpei (TV series) Huang Yanpei is a Chinese historical television series based on the biography of Huang Yanpei, a prominent Chinese educator, industrialist, and politician, who was also one of the founders of the China Democratic League. Directed by Hong Baosheng and Zhao Lei, the series starred Zhang Tielin as the... 黄炎培 |
Huang Yanpei Huang Yanpei Huang Yanpei was a Chinese educator, industrialist, politician, and one of the founding pioneers of the China Democratic League.-Biography:... |
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| 2010 | Mudan Ting 牡丹亭 |
Emperor Gaozong of Song Emperor Gaozong of Song Emperor Gaozong , born Zhao Gou, was the tenth emperor of the Song Dynasty of China, and the first emperor of the Southern Song. He reigned from 1127 to 1162. He fled south after the Jurchens overran Kaifeng in the Jingkang Incident, hence the beginning of the Southern Song dynasty 1127–1279... |
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| 2011 | All Men Are Brothers 水浒传 |
Marshal Hong |
External links
Zhang Tielin on Baidu BaikeBaidu Baike
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