Zhang Ping

Biography

Zhang Ping (1917–1986) was a Chinese performing artist of Hui ethnicity. He was born on November 20, 1917, in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, with his ancestral home in Qufu, Shandong Province. His original names were Ni Jiaju and later Ni Mengliang. He is regarded as one of the prominent Chinese actors in cinema, appearing in many significant films from the late 1940s through the early 1980s. Among his notable works are the films "Steel Warrior" (1950), "The Storm" (1959), and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" (1963). His roles ranged across military, political, and social characters, reflecting the diversity of his acting talents. He continued his artistic career until his death on October 17, 1986. Zhang Ping is considered a pioneer of Chinese cinema who contributed to the development of performing arts in China.