Tang Guoqiang
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Tang Guoqiang is an award winning Chinese actor best known for playing historical figures in several films and television series. Some of his more notable roles to date are: various Chinese emperors (including Emperor Taizong of Tang
, Yongle Emperor
, Yongzheng Emperor
etc), Zhuge Liang
, Yan Zhenqing
and Mao Zedong
. In addition, the number of times Tang portrayed Mao Zedong on screen exceeds that of any other actor. Tang's acting career started when he first joined a performance troupe in 1970 after graduating from middle school. He made his film debut in 1975 as the male lead in Storm over the South China Sea. Tang is also a member of the Chinese Calligraphy Society.
Emperor Taizong of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649...
, Yongle Emperor
Yongle Emperor
The Yongle Emperor , born Zhu Di , was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1402 to 1424. His Chinese era name Yongle means "Perpetual Happiness".He was the Prince of Yan , possessing a heavy military base in Beiping...
, 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...
etc), Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang was a chancellor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He is often recognised as the greatest and most accomplished strategist of his era....
, Yan Zhenqing
Yan Zhenqing
Yan Zhenqing was a leading Chinese calligrapher and a loyal governor of the Tang Dynasty. His artistic accomplishment in Chinese calligraphy parallels the greatest master calligraphers throughout the history, and his regular script style, Yan, is often imitated.-Early life:Yan Zhenqing was born...
and Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong, also transliterated as Mao Tse-tung , and commonly referred to as Chairman Mao , was a Chinese Communist revolutionary, guerrilla warfare strategist, Marxist political philosopher, and leader of the Chinese Revolution...
. In addition, the number of times Tang portrayed Mao Zedong on screen exceeds that of any other actor. Tang's acting career started when he first joined a performance troupe in 1970 after graduating from middle school. He made his film debut in 1975 as the male lead in Storm over the South China Sea. Tang is also a member of the Chinese Calligraphy Society.
Personal life
Tang is married to actress Zhuang Li and they have a son named Tang Yinghan (born in 1997). Tang also has a daughter named Tang Lili (born in 1983) from a previous marriage to Sun Tao.Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1975 | Storm Over the South China Sea 南海风云 |
Yu Hualong | |
| 1977 | Zouzai Zhanzheng Qianmian 走在战争前面 |
Li Tiecheng | |
| 1979 | Little Flower 小花 |
Zhao Yongsheng | |
| 1980 | The Stars Are Bright Tonight 今夜星光灿烂 |
He Zhanyun | |
| 1981 | Peacock Princess 孔雀公主 |
Zhao Shutun | |
| 1983 | A Long Way to Go 路漫漫 |
Cheng Kang | |
| Sidu Chishui 四渡赤水 |
Lu Qingsong | ||
| 1984 | Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain is a 1984 Chinese film about the life of the soldiers in a PLA army company before, during and after the Sino-Vietnamese War... 高山下的花环 |
Zhao Mengsheng | |
| 1987 | Gongheguo Buhui Wangji 共和国不会忘记 |
Lan Yumeng | |
| 1989 | Anli Xiaojie 安丽小姐 |
Lin Yiping | |
| Little Emperors 中国的“小皇帝” |
Lin Jie | ||
| Long Yun Yu Jiang Jieshi 龙云与蒋介石 |
Long Shengwu | ||
| 1996 | The Long March 长征 |
Mao Zedong Mao Zedong Mao Zedong, also transliterated as Mao Tse-tung , and commonly referred to as Chairman Mao , was a Chinese Communist revolutionary, guerrilla warfare strategist, Marxist political philosopher, and leader of the Chinese Revolution... |
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| 2004 | Zhang Side 张思德 |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2009 | The Founding of a Republic The Founding of a Republic The Founding of a Republic is a 2009 Chinese historical film commissioned by China's film regulator and made by the state-owned China Film Group to mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China... 建国大业 |
Mao Zedong | |
| Xunzhao Weichen 尋找微塵 |
guest star | ||
| 2011 | The Founding of a Party The Founding of a Party The Founding of a Party, alternatively titled in English Beginning of the Great Revival for its international release, is a Chinese film released in 2011 to mark the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of China... 建党伟业 |
older Mao Zedong |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Bai Jinbei 白金杯 |
Officer | |
| 1983 | Tianxia Diyi Guan 天下第一關 |
Xiao Xian | |
| 1989 | Lengxue 冷血 |
Shang Wuqiang | |
| 1990 | Mingtian Bushi Meng 明天不是梦 |
Zhong Shan | |
| Fengxian 奉献 |
Technician | ||
| Changzhenghao Jinye Qifei 长征号今夜起飞 |
Hu Yang | ||
| Romance of the Three Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms (TV series) Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a 1994 Chinese television series produced by CCTV. It is based on Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It spanned a total of 84 episodes, with each episode being approximately 44 minutes long.A... 三國演義 |
Zhuge Liang Zhuge Liang Zhuge Liang was a chancellor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He is often recognised as the greatest and most accomplished strategist of his era.... |
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| 1996 | Kingdoms of the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty 东周列国春秋篇 |
Lord Zhuang of Zheng | |
| 1997 | The Water Margin 水浒传 |
Su Shi Su Shi Su Shi , was a writer, poet, artist, calligrapher, pharmacologist, gastronome, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, and one of the major poets of the Song era. His courtesy name was Zizhan and his pseudonym was Dongpo Jushi , and he is often referred to as Su Dongpo... |
cameo |
| 1998 | Yongzheng Dynasty Yongzheng Dynasty Yongzheng Dynasty is a Chinese television series based on the novel Yongzheng Huangdi by Eryue He. The series was followed by a 2001 prequel, Kangxi Dynasty, and a 2002 sequel, Qianlong Dynasty, both of which were also based on Eryue He's novels.-Plot:In 1722 during the Qing Dynasty, the Kangxi... 雍正王朝 |
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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| Zheng Banqiao Waizhuan 郑板桥外传 |
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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| Zhanguo Hongyan 战国红颜 |
King Goujian of Yue | ||
| 1999 | Kaiguo Lingxiu Mao Zedong 开国领袖毛泽东 |
Mao Zedong Mao Zedong Mao Zedong, also transliterated as Mao Tse-tung , and commonly referred to as Chairman Mao , was a Chinese Communist revolutionary, guerrilla warfare strategist, Marxist political philosopher, and leader of the Chinese Revolution... |
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| Xiaozhangfu 小丈夫 |
Gao Yeye | ||
| Return of Justice Bao 包公出巡 |
Cao Hong | ||
| 2000 | Zhongguo Zhapian Daan Jishi 中国诈骗大案纪实 |
host | |
| Li Wei the Magistrate 李卫当官 |
Yongzheng Emperor | ||
| Zheng Chenggong 郑成功 |
Zhu Jinjian | ||
| Zhang Wentian Yu Liu Ying 张闻天与刘英 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Baogong Shengsijie 包公生死劫 |
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 Long March 长征 |
Mao Zedong | director | |
| 2001 | Love Legend of the Tang Dynasty 大唐情史 |
Emperor Taizong of Tang Emperor Taizong of Tang Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649... |
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| Dajiao Ma Huanghou 大脚马皇后 |
Hongwu Emperor Hongwu Emperor The Hongwu Emperor , known variably by his given name Zhu Yuanzhang and by his temple name Taizu of Ming , was the founder and first emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China... |
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| 2002 | Juedui Quanli 绝对权力 |
Qi Quansheng | |
| Zhengjiu 拯救 |
Complainer | ||
| Nüren Tang 女人汤 |
Lin Tianquan | ||
| Yijiang Chunshui 一江春水 |
Wei Zhilin | ||
| Gongsu 公诉 |
host and artistic director | ||
| Xuebai Xuehong 雪白·血红 |
Ma Qi | ||
| 2003 | Datang Gefei 大唐歌飞 |
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang , also commonly known as Emperor Ming of Tang , personal name Li Longji , known as Wu Longji from 690 to 705, was the seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty in China, reigning from 712 to 756. His reign of 43 years was the longest during the Tang Dynasty... |
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| Li Wei the Magistrate II 李卫当官 II |
Yongzheng Emperor | ||
| Diezhan Zhi Teshu Jiaoliang 谍战之特殊较量 |
Liao Peng | ||
| Wo Shengming Zhong De Ganlan Shu 我生命中的橄榄树 |
Xiao Zhenxiong | ||
| Yongle Ernü Yingxiong Zhuan 永乐儿女英雄传 |
Jianwen Emperor Jianwen Emperor The Jianwen Emperor , with the personal name Zhu Yunwen , reigned as the second Emperor of the Ming dynasty... |
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| Yan'an Song 延安颂 |
Mao Zedong | artistic director | |
| Kangding Qingge 康定情歌 |
Muya Qudeng | ||
| Jiangshan Fengyu Qing Jiangshan Fengyu Qing Jiangshan Fengyu Qing is a 2003 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same Chinese title by Zhu Sujin, who was also the screenwriter for the series... 江山风雨情 |
Hong Taiji Hong Taiji Hong Taiji , also transliterated as Huang Taiji based on the Chinese language transcription of his name, was the first Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.Hong Taiji was the first Emperor of the Qing dynasty after acceding to the title in 1636... |
alternative title Love Against Kingship | |
| 2004 | Xuese Shiyan 血色誓言 |
Chu Qi | |
| Jiajing Fengyun 嘉靖风云 |
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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| Zhang Boling 张伯苓 |
Zhang Boling Zhang Boling Zhang Boling was the founder of Nankai University and the Nankai system of schools.-Biography:... |
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| Zhaojun Departs the Frontier 昭君出塞 |
Emperor Xuan of Han Emperor Xuan of Han Emperor Xuan of Han was an emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty from 74 BC to 49 BC. His life story was a riches-to-rags-to-riches story.Emperor Xuan was the great grandson of Emperor Wu... |
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| Dahan Beige 大汉悲歌 |
Prince of Jiangxia | ||
| Chuanqi Huangdi Zhu Yuanzhang Chuanqi Huangdi Zhu Yuanzhang Chuanqi Huangdi Zhu Yuanzhang is a 2006 Chinese television series based on the life story of Zhu Yuanzhang, founding emperor of the Chinese Ming Dynasty.-Cast:*Chen Baoguo as Zhu Yuanzhang*Xu Fan as Empress Ma*Hou Tianlai as Hu Weiyong... 传奇皇帝朱元璋 |
Guo Zixing | alternative title Zhu Yuanzhang Huanxiang (朱元璋还乡) | |
| 2005 | 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 |
Emperor Taizong of Tang | |
| Xian Xinghai 冼星海 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Balujun 八路军 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| The Great Dunhuang 大敦煌 |
Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia , born Li Yuanhao , or Tuoba Yuanhao , was the first emperor of the Western Xia Empire located in northwestern China, reigning from 1038 to 1048... |
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| Chuanguo Yuxi 传国玉玺 |
Yongle Emperor Yongle Emperor The Yongle Emperor , born Zhu Di , was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1402 to 1424. His Chinese era name Yongle means "Perpetual Happiness".He was the Prince of Yan , possessing a heavy military base in Beiping... |
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| Zheng He Xia Xiyang Zheng He Xia Xiyang Zheng He Xia Xiyang is a 2009 Chinese television series based on the voyages of Admiral Zheng He, the Hui Chinese explorer who led seven expeditions to Southeast Asia, South Asia and East Africa during the 15th century.-Cast:*Gallen Lo as Zheng He... 鄭和下西洋 |
Yongle Emperor | artistic director; alternative title Da Hanghai (大航海) | |
| Xiongguan Mandao 雄關漫道 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Bishu Shanzhuang Da Chuanqi 避暑山莊大傳奇 |
Lei family descendant | ||
| Taizu Mishi Taizu Mishi Taizu Mishi is a 2005 Chinese television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the third installment in a series of four television drama series about the early history of the Qing Dynasty... 太祖秘史 |
Anfei Yanggu | ||
| 2006 | Wanli Shoufu Zhang Juzheng 万历首辅张居正 |
Zhang Juzheng Zhang Juzheng Zhang Juzheng , courtesy name: Shuda , pseudonym: Taiyue , was a powerful Grand Secretary in the Ming Dynasty under the Longqing and Wanli emperors. Zhang was born in Jiangling, Hubei province, China and died in Beijing.... |
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| Hujia Hanyue 胡笳汉月 |
Tuoba Shou | ||
| Nanyue Wang 南越王 |
Qin Shi Huang Qin Shi Huang Qin Shi Huang , personal name Ying Zheng , was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BC to 221 BC during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BC... |
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| Baiqiuen 白求恩 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Xi'an Shibian 西安事变 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Chisong Weilong 赤松威龙 |
Emperor | ||
| Huang Feihong Wuda Dizi 黄飞鸿五大弟子 |
Boss Jin | ||
| The Sword and the Chess of Death 魔剑生死棋 |
Jianzu | ||
| 2007 | Wenzhou Ren Zai Bali 温州人在巴黎 |
Wan Zhenguo | |
| Zhou Enlai Zai Chongqing 周恩来在重庆 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Yingxiong Wuming 英雄无名 |
Yan Baohang | ||
| The Legend and the Hero The Legend and the Hero The Legend and the Hero is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical Chinese novel Fengshen Bang by Xu Zhonglin and Lu Xixing... 封神榜之凤鸣岐山 |
Yuanshi Tianzun | guest star | |
| Su Dongpo 蘇東坡 |
Emperor Renzong of Song | guest star | |
| 2008 | Datang Shuhun Yan Zhenqing 大唐书魂颜真卿 |
Yan Zhenqing Yan Zhenqing Yan Zhenqing was a leading Chinese calligrapher and a loyal governor of the Tang Dynasty. His artistic accomplishment in Chinese calligraphy parallels the greatest master calligraphers throughout the history, and his regular script style, Yan, is often imitated.-Early life:Yan Zhenqing was born... |
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| The Legend and the Hero 2 The Legend and the Hero 2 The Legend and the Hero 2 is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical Chinese novel Fengshen Bang by Xu Zhonglin and Lu Xixing... 封神榜之武王伐纣 |
Yuanshi Tianzun | guest star | |
| Zhentan Chengxu 2: Qiannian Miju 偵探成旭2: 千年謎局 |
Police inspector | ||
| Baowei Yanan 保衛延安 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Qizhi 奇志 |
Qi Tianshun | ||
| The East Is Red 東方紅 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| Jiefang 解放 |
Mao Zedong | director | |
| 2009 | Jinfeng Huakai 金鳳花開 |
Mao Zedong | |
| Tonglingzi 同齡子 |
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| Dongfang 東方 |
Mao Zedong | director | |
| Bao Qingtian Qixia Wuyi 包青天七俠五義 |
Emperor Zhenzong of Song Emperor Zhenzong of Song Emperor Zhenzong was the third emperor of the Song Dynasty of China. He reigned from 997 to 1022. Zhenzong was the third son of Emperor Taizong. His personal name was Zhao Heng and his temple name Zhenzong means "True Ancestor".Zhenzong's reign was noted for the consolidation of power and the... |
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| 2010 | Journey to the West 西游记 |
Jade Emperor | |
| 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 |
Mao Zedong | ||
| 2011 | Journey to the West 西游记 |
Yuanshi Tianzun | |
| Xinhai Geming Xinhai Geming (TV series) Xinhai Geming is a Chinese television series based on the events of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911. It was first broadcast on CCTV-1 during prime time on September 27, 2011. The series was produced to mark the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution.... 辛亥革命 |
director |