Xu Zheng
Born
April 18, 1972 (53 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Shanghai, China
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.
Fake Dad
Director Ma
2025
The King of Stand-up Comedy
气氛组组长 · (4 episodes)
2024
Upstream
Gao Zhilei
2024
Amazing Night
(6 episodes)
2024
Farewell, Beijing
Yu Xingrong
2022
Breaking Through
2022
Nice View
Xu Fu wedding chef
2022
Mahua's Fun Age
(2 episodes)
2022
B for Busy
Lao Bai
2021
Super Sketch Show
(26 episodes)
2021
Super Sketch Show Featured
(1 episode)
2021
My Country, My Parents
Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
2021
Memory Dissection
2021
Lady Land
(14 episodes)
2020
My People, My Homeland
Xiao Fan
2020
Lost in Russia
Xu Ivan
2020
My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes
Self · (7 episodes)
2019
My People, My Country
Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion")
2019
Youth Periplous
(2 episodes)
2019
Crazy Alien
Alien
2019
The Island
(6 episodes)
2018
Ash Is Purest White
Man from Karamay
2018
The Island
Passenger
2018
Dying to Survive
Cheng Yong
2018
The Drug Hunter
Wu Xiong · (50 episodes)
2018
How Long Will I Love U
Noodle
2018
A or B
钟小年
2018
Rock & Roast
(8 episodes)
2017
Back to Field
(2 episodes)
2017
Roast
(1 episode)
2017
Eating on the Road
(12 episodes)
2016
Thirteen Talks
(1 episode)
2016
Xuan Zang
Li Daliang
2016
Trump Card
(1 episode)
2016
Twenty-Four Hours
(12 episodes)
2016
Lost in Hong Kong
Xu Lai
2015
Go Fighting
(1 episode)
2015
Breakup Buddies
Hao Yi
2014
The Great Hypnotist
Xu Ruining
2014
No Man's Land
潘肖
2013
Fake Fiction
David Ou
2013
Lost in Thailand
Xu Lang
2012
The Bachelor
Cao Xiaoqiang · (30 episodes)
2012
Meet the In Laws
Fan Jianqiang
2012
Love in the Buff
Sam
2012
Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit
Crocodile bandit (voice)
2011
Beginning of the Great Revival
Xu Shuzheng
2011
Hee Travels
Tang Sanju
2010
李卫当官3
李传卫 · (1 episode)
2010
Lost on Journey
Chenggong Li
2010
老爸快跑
(20 episodes)
2010
Mars Baby
2009
One Night in Supermarket
He Sanshui
2009
I'm a Boss
Xu Tianlai · (34 episodes)
2009
Crazy Racer
Da Cheng
2009
Fit Lover
2008
Crossed Lines
2007
Unfinished Girl
2007
结婚进行曲
姚翔 · (23 episodes)
2007
Call For Love
Xu Lang
2007
Crazy Stone
Feng Dong
2006
一部佳作的诞生
福禄寿三星报喜
张果老 · (30 episodes)
2006
三揭皇榜
(35 episodes)
2006
To Live to Love
(5 episodes)
2006
家和万事兴之快乐情缘
(3 episodes)
2005
The Chinese Banquet
Zhang Dongguan · (30 episodes)
2004
李卫当官2
李卫 · (1 episode)
2004
Love From Time Space
Zhu Yun Wen · (28 episodes)
2003
素女的故事
杨纯 / 吕洞宾 · (20 episodes)
2003
新七侠五义
Shi Yukun · (30 episodes)
2003
Li Wei the Magistrate
Li Chuanwei · (92 episodes)
2002
No Lonely Angels
Zhao
2002
爸爸叫红旗
(34 episodes)
2002
Sunny Piggy
猪八戒 · (38 episodes)
2000
上海沧桑
唐伯也（青年） · (50 episodes)
1999
Criminal
Hu Tian
1999
战国红颜
施傻 · (40 episodes)
1998
Blush
1996
Golden Horse Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1962