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You Yongzhi

Acting

Born December 13, 1963 · Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China

Also known as 尤勇 · Young You · 尤勇智

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Biography

Chinese actor. He enrolled in the Xi'an Drama School (西安话剧院) in 1979 and was joined the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1984. Upon graduation in 1988, he acted in his first film, Obsession, marking the start of his career. He is best known for his roles as policemen or military officers in many films and television series he acted in.

Awards & recognition

  • Hundred Flowers Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2000
  • Golden Eagle Award — Best Actor
  • Hundred Flowers Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2000 · nominated
  • Golden Rooster Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1992 · nominated

Filmography14 titles

Minning Town

2021as Li Dayou

The Qin Empire

2009as 王翦

Judge Dee's Mystery

2024as Hong Liang

Qin Dynasty Epic

2020as 王翦

Hsue-shen Tsien

2012as Minister Lu

Election 2

2006as Mr. Xi

Red Cliff II

2009as Liu Bei

A World Without Thieves

2004as Thief No. 2

Election

2005as China Police Captain

Red Cliff

2008as Liu Bei

Breaking News

2004as Cheung Chun

Caught in Time

2020as Director Lu

Triangle

2007as Policeman

Linger

2008as Bull