郑小秋

简介

Zheng Xiaoqiu (1910–1989) was a Chinese film actor and director, originally named Zheng Hongbin. Born in Shanghai in 1910, he passed away on September 13, 1989. He came from a prominent film family, as his father was the renowned director Zheng Zhengqiu. He became famous as a film actor in the 1930s with roles in films such as "An Orphan Rescues His Grandfather," "The Burning of Red Lotus Temple," "Fate in Tears and Laughter," and "Twin Sisters." He began his directing career in 1939, and during the Japanese occupation he directed films in Shanghai including "A Glamorous Family," "Fragrance Chamber Storms," and "The Future Is Long." After Japan's surrender, he was not held accountable for his work during that period, and continued directing in Shanghai and Hong Kong, where he directed "Autumn Woman by the Water" in Hong Kong, and "You Weak One, Your Name Is Woman" and "Opera Heroes" in Shanghai. He also served as a council member of the China Film Association. He is regarded as one of the most prominent actors and directors in early Chinese cinema.