Jiang Wu

Jiang Wu, born in 1966 in China, comes from a military family. His original name is Jiang Xiaobing. During his childhood, he enjoyed observing trains and once aspired to become a train driver. In 1985, he entered senior high school and met his first love, Song Yan, during his school years. After graduating from high school, he took the performance department entrance exams for the Central Academy of Drama twice but was not admitted. In 1990, he was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, majoring in acting. During his time there, he served as the class monitor for the 90 Performance Class at the Film Academy, studying alongside Jannie.

In 1992, after entering his sophomore year, Jiang Wu made his first appearance on the film stage, starring in the movie "Old Man Ge," which won the "Changchun Silver Cup Award" at the Changchun International Film Festival in China. Subsequently, in 1994, he appeared in director Zhang Yimou's film "To Live," playing the honest and naive Er Xi. In 1997, he starred in the television drama "A Matter of Wind, Flowers, Snow, and Moon," directed by Zhao Baogang, portraying police officer Xue Yu. In 1999, he co-starred with Tao Hong in the inspirational film "Beautiful New World," playing the young town dweller Zhang Baogen, which earned him the Best Actor Award at the 19th Hawaii International Film Festival.

In 2000, he starred in the film "Taking a Shower," playing Erming, demonstrating deep father-son relationships. He received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Changchun Film Festival, the Best Actor Award at the Beijing College Student Film Festival, and the Golden Phoenix Award from the Chinese Film Performance Art Society. In 2001, he starred in the film "Go to the End," playing driver Xiao Wang, and appeared in TV dramas such as "My Brothers and Sisters," "Empty Mirror," and "Head of the Family," portraying different roles to showcase his acting skills.

In 2004, he appeared in director Zhao Baogang's TV drama "Goodbye, Vancouver," playing tour guide Lu Dahong, and in "Iron Blood Youth" as police officer Lu Cheng. In 2006, he starred in the business war drama "Market Opening," playing real estate developer Jiang Fanghong. In 2009, he starred in the historical comedy film "My Tang Dynasty Brothers," playing bandit Chen Liu, which won him the Best Actor awards at the 6th Sino-US Film Festival and the UK Vantage International Chinese Film Festival. That same year, he also starred in several TV dramas, including "Aunt Duoke."

Throughout the 2010s, Jiang Wu played key roles in films such as "Let the Bullets Fly," "Monster Hunt," "Silent Voice," and "Explosive Master," earning multiple industry awards. In 2013, he appeared in Jia Zhangke's film "A Touch of Sin," playing Hu Dahai. The film was selected for competition at the 66th Cannes Film Festival and won the Best Screenplay Award. Subsequently, he participated in numerous films and TV series, with roles spanning period dramas, modern settings, suspense, and action genres.

In recent years, he starred in several films, including "The 800," "Sakra," and "Fought Cangqiong," showcasing a versatile acting range. After 2022, he continued to participate in various film and television productions and received multiple acting awards. His notable works include films like "The Resolve to Leave," "Old Dog," and "Trident," as well as TV dramas such as "Wind Leaves a Trace" and "Rivers and Mountains Rising."

In terms of personal life, Jiang Wu had a nine-year relationship with Song Yan during high school, and they married after graduation. He has always enjoyed strong family support, emphasizing the balance between family and career. Jiang Wu is regarded as a solid actor with a strong sense of responsibility, capable of handling a wide variety of roles, and enjoys a good reputation within the industry.