Xiū Zōngdì

Biography

Xiū Zōngdì (August 21, 1939) is a veteran Chinese actor of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, holding the title of National First-Class Actor, and is recognized as a performing artist in both theatre and film. He joined the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1958 and continued performing until his retirement in 1999, though he remained active in film and television afterward. He portrayed many notable characters in classic stage productions, including roles in works such as "The First Restaurant Under Heaven" and "Sunrise". In cinema, he is known for his roles in prominent historical films, including his portrayal of Bai Chongxi in "Storm Over Zhongshan", Kang Youwei in "The Last Emperor", Lu Zhengxiang in "My 1919", and Fu Zuoyi in "The Founding of a Republic". He also participated in significant television works such as "Ryukyu Wind", "Dream of the Brothel", "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Hu Xueyan", and "Eastern Zhou: Spring and Autumn".