About

Known credits:
91
Birthday:
1972-04-18
Place of birth:
Shanghai, China
Website:
N/A

Xu Zheng

Overview

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

Acting
2025 Fake Dad Actor Director Ma 58
Average
2024 Upstream Actor Gao Zhilei 59
Average
2022 Farewell, Beijing Actor Yu Xingrong N/A
N/A
2022 Breaking Through Actor 58
Average
2022 Nice View Actor Xu Fu wedding chef 59
Average
2021 B for Busy Actor Lao Bai 60
Fair
2021 一年一度喜剧大赛 Actor 徐峥 70
Good
2021 My Country, My Parents Actor Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet") 58
Average
2021 Memory Dissection Actor N/A
N/A
2020 Lady Land Actor 69
Fair
2020 My People, My Homeland Actor Xiao Fan 58
Average
2020 Lost in Russia Actor Xu Ivan 58
Average
2019 My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes Actor Self 68
Fair
2019 My People, My Country Actor Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion") 59
Average
2019 Crazy Alien Actor Alien 59
Average
2018 The Island Actor 69
Fair
2018 Ash Is Purest White Actor Man from Karamay 62
Fair
2018 The Island Actor Passenger 59
Average
2018 Dying to Survive Actor Cheng Yong 64
Fair
2018 The Drug Hunter Actor Wu Xiong [Drug Lord] 71
Good
2018 How Long Will I Love U Actor Noodle 59
Average
2018 A or B Actor 钟小年 58
Average
2016 Eating on the Road Actor N/A
N/A
2016 Xuan Zang Actor Li Daliang 58
Average
2015 Lost in Hong Kong Actor Xu Lai 58
Average
2014 Breakup Buddies Actor Hao Yi 58
Average
2014 The Great Hypnotist Actor Xu Ruining 59
Average
2013 No Man's Land Actor 潘肖 60
Fair
2013 Fake Fiction Actor David Ou 58
Average
2012 Lost in Thailand Actor Xu Lang 59
Average
2012 The Bachelor Actor Cao Xiaoqiang 69
Fair
2012 Meet the In Laws Actor Fan Jianqiang 59
Average
2012 Love in the Buff Actor Sam 59
Average
2011 Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit Actor Crocodile bandit (voice) 58
Average
2011 Beginning of the Great Revival Actor Xu Shuzheng 57
Average
2010 Hee Travels Actor Tang Sanju 58
Average
2010 李卫当官3 Actor N/A
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2010 Lost on Journey Actor Chenggong Li 60
Fair
2010 老爸快跑 Actor 69
Fair
2009 Mars Baby Actor 58
Average
2009 One Night in Supermarket Actor He Sanshui 59
Average
2009 I'm a Boss Actor Xu Tianlai N/A
N/A
2009 Crazy Racer Actor Da Cheng 61
Fair
2008 Fit Lover Actor 58
Average
2007 Crossed Lines Actor 59
Average
2007 Unfinished Girl Actor 58
Average
2007 结婚进行曲 Actor 姚翔 N/A
N/A
2007 Call For Love Actor Xu Lang 59
Average
2006 铁将军阿贵 Actor 和亲王 N/A
N/A
2006 Crazy Stone Actor Feng Dong 62
Fair
2006 福禄寿三星报喜 Actor 张果老 N/A
N/A
2006 三揭皇榜 Actor N/A
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2006 To Live to Love Actor N/A
N/A
2005 家和万事兴之快乐情缘 Actor N/A
N/A
2004 The Chinese Banquet Actor Zhang Dongguan N/A
N/A
2004 李卫当官2 Actor N/A
N/A
2003 Love From Time Space Actor Zhu Yun Wen 69
Fair
2003 素女的故事 Actor 杨纯 / 吕洞宾 N/A
N/A
2003 新七侠五义 Actor Shi Yukun N/A
N/A
2002 Li Wei the Magistrate Actor 69
Fair
2002 No Lonely Angels Actor Zhao N/A
N/A
2002 爸爸叫红旗 Actor N/A
N/A
2000 Sunny Piggy Actor 猪八戒 69
Fair
1999 上海沧桑 Actor 唐伯也（青年） N/A
N/A
1999 Criminal Actor Hu Tian 59
Average
1998 战国红颜 Actor 施傻 N/A
N/A
1996 Blush Actor 59
Average
心花怒放 Actor 郝义 N/A
N/A
一部佳作的诞生 Actor 59
Average
游刃有余 Actor N/A
N/A

Directing
2024 Upstream Directing Director 59
Average
2021 My Country, My Parents Directing Director 58
Average
2020 My People, My Homeland Directing Director 58
Average
2020 Lost in Russia Directing Director 58
Average
2019 My People, My Country Directing Director 59
Average
2015 Lost in Hong Kong Directing Director 58
Average
2012 Lost in Thailand Directing Director 59
Average

Writing
2024 Upstream Writing Writer 59
Average
2022 Farewell, Beijing Writing Writer N/A
N/A
2021 My Country, My Parents Writing Writer 58
Average
2020 My People, My Homeland Writing Writer 58
Average
2020 Lost in Russia Writing Screenplay 58
Average
2019 My People, My Country Writing Writer 59
Average

Production
2025 Fake Dad Production Executive Producer 58
Average
2021 B for Busy Production Producer 60
Fair
2019 Adoring Production Executive Producer 58
Average
2018 Dying to Survive Production Producer 64
Fair
2014 The Great Hypnotist Production Executive Producer 59
Average
The Great Skull Production Executive Producer N/A
N/A
Lost in Road Production Executive Producer N/A
N/A

Art
2015 Lost in Hong Kong Art Production Design 58
Average