Xu Caigen

Xu Caigen

Xu Caigen, born on February 21, 1932, is an actor in Shanghai Film Studio.

In early 1960, he began to perform in Beijing dialect one act drama blind date, playing the leading actor Xiao Shen. In 1965, he took part in the film "this is what I should do"; in 1976, he took part in the film "Golden Lock" directed by Da Shibiao; in 1999, he took part in the film "black wind village" directed by Yu Benzheng. In 2010, he took part in the film reunion directed by Wang Quanan, in which he played Lu Shanmin. With this role, he won the nomination for best supporting actor in the 47th Taiwan Golden Horse Award and the 28th Golden Rooster Award. In 2016, he took part in the film called mountain directed by Yang Haijun, in which he played the role of village head.

Early experience

Xu Caigen was not a professional. At the age of 16, he went to a printing factory as an apprentice. Because he loved literature and art, he joined the amateur dance company of the workers' Cultural Palace. He entered Shanghai film studio at the age of 24. It is his first experience to play Xiao Shen, the leading actor in the one act drama "blind date" in Beijing dialect.

Acting experience

In 1965, he took part in the first film "this is what I should do", in which he played the role of Wu Dalong. In the same year, he also took part in the film "Stage Sisters" directed by Xie Jin, in which he played a native Yueju zither player.

In 1976, he took part in the film Golden Lock directed by Da Shibiao, in which he played the role of Nakamura. In 1979, he took part in the film from slave to general directed by Wang Yan, in which he played the role of Chen Da Pao.

In 1983, he took part in Wu Yigong's film old story in the south of the city, in which he played the role of Feng Daming. In 1984, he took part in Hua Yongzhuang's and Luo Zhen's film the doctor in troubled times, in which he played Zhang laoyun.

In 1985, he took part in the drama the legend of eight immortals directed by Zhao Huanzhang, in which he played Xin Li. In 1986, he took part in Sang arc's film the director's boyfriend.

In 1988, he took part in the film death Inn directed by Xu Jihong, in which he played the role of Lao Ding.

In 1993, he took part in the film "sad gunner" directed by Yu Benzheng, and in 1999, he took part in the film "black wind village" directed by Yu Benzheng, in which he played the role of Wang Dewei.

In 2000, he took part in the film "love and hatred of the evil sea" directed by Xu Xiaojian, in which he played Yang Eryi. In 2001, he took part in the film 13th name directed by Wu Tiange.

In 2004, he took part in the film young Chen Zhen. In 2005, he took part in the film "warm autumn" directed by Liu Xin.

In 2010, he took part in the film reunion directed by Wang Quanan, in which he played Lu Shanmin. With this role, he won the nomination for best supporting actor in the 47th Taiwan Golden Horse Award and the 28th Golden Rooster Award.

In 2013, he took part in the modern silent film "three short films about Shanghai" directed by Cheng Liang, in which he played the role of ah Ye.

In 2016, he took part in the film called mountain directed by Yang Haijun, in which he played the role of village head.

In 2019, Xu Caigen, together with Tao Huimin, GUI Yalei, Yang Fan and Qiu Lin, starred in the film namo first class directed by a Nian. On November 28, his real-life movie "going home" was released.

On February 21, 2020, the urban drama "settling down" will be broadcast. On May 28, 2020, "trumpet resounding" starred in Zhang Jiadian battle Revolutionary Martyrs Monument Square started.

Main works

Take part in the film

Note: References

Take part in TV series

Award winning record

Character evaluation

Xu Caigen, an old actor in Shanghai Film Studio, was born with a bitter face, like walking out of the suburbs of Shanghai. He is good at acting as a farmer. His appearance is simple, he is honest, his play is natural and his feelings are sincere. When directors set roles, they often consider Xu Caigen when they meet farmers. (21CN entertainment online review)

Xu Caigen, who calls himself "old green leaf", has always played small roles since he came to the screen, so he is vivid. With reunion conquering Berlin, Xu Caigen's performance has attracted the attention of film makers from all over the world, and has been highly praised. (Tencent online review)

Xu Caigen's performance is very real. (comments by Lu Yan)

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