Xu Zheng

Biography

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

B for Busy
B for Busy
Call For Love
Call For Love
Crazy Stone
Crazy Stone
Lost on Journey
Lost on Journey
一部佳作的诞生
一部佳作的诞生
Love in the Buff
Love in the Buff
Meet the In Laws
Meet the In Laws
Lost in Thailand
Lost in Thailand

Filmography

2025 Fake Dad
as Director Ma
2024 The King of Stand-up Comedy
as 气氛组组长
2024 Upstream
as Gao Zhilei
2024 Amazing Night
as
2022 Farewell, Beijing
as Yu Xingrong
2022 Breaking Through
as
2022 Nice View
as Xu Fu wedding chef
2022 Mahua's Fun Age
as
2021 B for Busy
as Lao Bai
2021 Super Sketch Show
as
2021 Super Sketch Show Featured
as
2021 My Country, My Parents
as Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
2021 Memory Dissection
as
2020 Lady Land
as
2020 My People, My Homeland
as Xiao Fan
2020 Lost in Russia
as Xu Ivan
2019 My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes
as Self
2019 My People, My Country
as Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion")
2019 Youth Periplous
as
2019 Crazy Alien
as Alien