Wang Wufu

Biography

Wang Wufu is a Chinese mainland actor specializing in portraying historical figures, best known for playing the role of Zhu De in over 80 film and television works. He joined a cultural arts troupe at the age of eighteen. In March 1979, he successfully won the role of Zhu De in the play "The Pingjin Decisive Battle" and received praise from leadership after a performance at Zhongnanhai, thus beginning his career as a special-type actor portraying Zhu De. In 1984, he participated in the large-scale musical dance work "The Song of the Chinese Revolution" and received widespread praise, including from Kang Keqing, Zhu De's wife. He subsequently appeared in multiple works such as "Walking Out of Xibaipo" and "Marshal Zhu De." Wang Wufu vividly portrayed Zhu De in various historical periods and circumstances. As of September 2021, he had played the role of Zhu De in over 80 film and television works.