Chen Qiang

陈强 (演员)

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Born1918年11月11日

Biography

Chen Qiang, born in 1918 in Ningjin, Hebei, began his artistic career by participating in theatrical activities in Taiyuan before enrolling at the Lu Xun Academy of Arts in Yan'an in 1938. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1942 and began his film career in 1946, becoming one of China's most prominent film actors. He was known for his skill in portraying villainous roles, with his character "Nan Batian" in "The Red Detachment of Women" considered one of the most iconic villain characters in Chinese cinema. He also starred in popular comedies alongside his son Chen Peisi. He received numerous awards including Best Supporting Actor at the Hundred Flowers Awards, Best Actor at the Asia-African Film Festival, and a Special Honor Award at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. He passed away in 2012 in Beijing.

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