Chen Daoming

Chen Daoming, born in 1955 in Shanghai, is a renowned Chinese actor and the Chairman of the China Film Association. His career began in the early 1980s after graduating from the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama, where he received professional training in theatrical performance. After graduation, Chen Daoming was assigned to the China Television Drama Production Center as an actor, and in 1981, he appeared in the theatrical play "Innocent Sinner."

Throughout his acting career, Chen Daoming has garnered widespread attention through numerous film and television works. In 1988, he played the young Puyi in the TV series "The Last Emperor," earning him the Best Actor Award at the 7th China Television Golden Eagle Awards and the Excellent Lead Actor Award at the 9th China TV Flying Apsaras Awards. In 1990, his lead role in "Fortress Besieged" earned him the third Society Award from the China Film Performing Arts Society, the Best Lead Actor Award at the Second National Studio's Excellent TV Series Evaluation, and the Best Lead Actor at the 11th Flying Apsaras Awards. That same year, he released an album titled "Forgive My Love," which included several songs.

Chen Daoming has played key roles in many important film and TV productions, including "One and Eight," "A Snowstorm Tonight," "Blood Evidence of the Massacre," "Banners," "A Queen Among Beasts," "Beiyang Fleet," "Hu Xueyan," "My 1919," "The Long March," "Kangxi Dynasty," "Founding of the Party," "Tangshan Earthquake," "Hero," "Infernal Affairs III: Final Infernal Affairs," "Hero," "Chinese-style Divorce," "Coming Home," "The Legend of Chu and Han," and "Joyful Years," showcasing his versatile acting skills. Notably, in "Coming Home," he portrayed Lu Yanshi, and in "Joyful Years," he played Emperor Qing, demonstrating his wide acting range.

In 2001, Chen Daoming received the Most Popular Actor Award at the TV series "Kangxi Dynasty," and in 2005, he starred in the ongoing drama "Jasmine Flower." In 2012, he played Liu Bang, the founding emperor of Han, in "The Legend of Chu and Han." In 2017, he had a cameo as Zhuo Jianqing in the TV series "My First Half Life," and in 2018, he was elected Chair of the China Film Association.

As for his family, his wife is Du Xian, who studied at Beijing Radio and TV University and graduated in 1981. She served as a news anchor on China Central Television's "Xinwen Lianbo." The couple has a daughter named Chen Ge, born in 1992, who studied in the UK at age 13. Chen Daoming leads a low-profile, stable lifestyle and seldom participates in excessive social activities.

He has received numerous awards, including the Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Macau International Television Festival for the Golden Lotus Award, the National Excellent TV Actor award at the 2021 Ao Lai Wu International TV Festival, and the Best Supporting Actor at the Shanghai TV Festival's White Magnolia Awards in 2020. Beyond acting, he actively participates in social activities, contributing to the promotion of Chinese cinema and cultural heritage, and has served as a judge and advisor for various national cultural projects.

Additionally, Chen Daoming is an enthusiast of poetry, calligraphy, and painting. His home houses a large collection of classical literary materials, and he practices calligraphy daily to maintain his cultural cultivation. Known for his humility, steadiness, and sincerity, he is widely regarded within the industry as an honest, kind, and tolerant figure.