You Benchang
You Benchang | |
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游本昌 | |
Born | |
Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1959–present |
Agent(s) | Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural co., ltd |
Notable work | Ji Gong |
Parent | Ye Yusheng (father) |
Awards | Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor 1986 Ji Gong |
You Benchang (Chinese: 游本昌; pinyin: Yóu Běnchāng; born 16 September 1933) is a Chinese actor. You is known for his roles as Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong, which earned him a Best Actor Award at the 4th Golden Eagle Awards.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Early life and education
You was born in Taizhou, Jiangsu on 16 September 1933, and primarily studied in Shanghai and Nanjing.[7] When he was a child, a fortune teller said that he could not live to be 13 years old unless he became a monk. So when he was 6 years old, his parents sent him to Fazang Temple (法藏寺) in Shanghai, where he received ordination as a monk under Master Xingci (兴慈法师).[8] And he got the dharma name "Chengpei" (乘培).[8]
In 1951, You joined the Nanjing Song and Dance Troupe after high school. You entered Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1952, majoring in acting.[9]
Career
After graduating in 1956 he was assigned to the National Theatre Company of China as an actor.
You joined the Chinese Dramatists Association in 1980.
In 1984, You performed a famous
You first rose to prominence in 1986 for playing Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong.[11] The series reached number one in the ratings when it aired in China.[12][13]
In 2009, You had a minor role as Tang Pangzi in
You participated in many films, such as Reign of Assassins, The University Days of a Dog, and Painted Skin: The Resurrection.
In 1994, You founded the Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural Co., Ltd.
On 28 July 2009, You became a monk at the Great Light Temple, in Suifenhe, Heilongjiang.[14]
In 2021, he made a guest appearance as a Buddhist monk on the comedy film Lie Detector.[15]
Filmography
Film
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | 下次开船 港游记 | Yang Tieren | ||
1988 | A Magic Doctor in Suzhou | 姑苏一怪 | Ye Tianshi | |
1995 | Fake Emperor | 冒牌皇帝 | Li Hongzhang | |
2009 | The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman | 刀剑笑 | Tang Pangzi | |
Ji Gong | 济公3之古刹风云 | Ji Gong | ||
Ji Gong | 济公3之茶亦有道 | Ji Gong | ||
Reign of Assassins | 剑雨 | Master Monk Xingchi | ||
2010 | The University Days of a Dog | 一只狗的大学时光 | Grandpa | |
2011 | Lee's Adventures | 李献计历险记 | Li Xianji | |
Deadly flash play | 致命闪玩 | A gentleman | guest | |
2012 | Cheer Up Mr Wan | 老万加油 | Laowan's boss | |
Painted Skin: The Resurrection | 画皮2 | Master | ||
2013 | Blockbuster | 大片 | A patient | |
The Fox Lover | 白狐 | Master Shaye | ||
The Wrath Of Vajra | 金刚王 | Master Yuanzu | ||
2021 | Lie Detector | 测谎人 | Buddhist monk |
Television
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Ji Gong | 济公 | Ji Gong | |
1998 | 清明酒家 | Private adviser | ||
The Story of Liaofan | 了凡的故事 | Master Yunguhui | ||
游先生哑然一笑 | ||||
2004 | Not Without You | 不能没有你 | ||
Lotus Lantern | 宝莲灯 | Daode Tianzun | ||
2011 | New Era of the Police | 新时代警察 | An old overseas Chinese | |
2022 | Thank you Doctor | 谢谢你医生 | ||
The Blood of Youth | 少年歌行 | Wang You | ||
2023 | Blossoms Shanghai | 繁花 | Uncle Ye, or Yeshu (Yaso in Shanghainese) |
Awards
Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
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1986 | Ji Gong | Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor | Won |
References
- ^ "You Benchang, Live Ji Gong". CRI. 2009-04-15. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010.
- ^ 85版"济公"评陈浩民版济公:27年过去济公变潮了. xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2012-08-02. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014.
- ^ 陈浩民版济公遭批 游本昌:只要惩恶扬善就行. 163.com (in Chinese). 2012-07-31.
- ^ "济公"游本昌:我的人生座右铭——无我利他. people.com.cn (in Chinese). 2014-01-15.
- ^ 八旬游本昌亲自看佩斯话剧 不少人认出"济公". xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2013-12-31. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014.
- ^ 80岁游本昌晒台湾游玩照. 163.com (in Chinese). 2014-01-09.
- ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 5.
- ^ a b Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 6.
- ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 7.
- ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 22.
- ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 31.
- ^ 鲁豫有约:《济公》热播 上海犯罪率降低. iFeng (in Chinese). 2013-12-09.
- ^ 游本昌:济公火了我得罪了一批人 一闲就是20年. CNTV (in Chinese). 2010-11-18.
- ^ 著名表演艺术家游本昌剃度出家 感受短期寺院生活(图). fjnet.com (in Chinese). 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ Zhouhui Xiaowan (周慧晓婉) (14 August 2021). 马丽主演电影《测谎人》票房破千万,“济公”游本昌回归成亮点. Beijing News (in Chinese). Retrieved 14 November 2021.
Bibliography
- Xu Jinhang (2018). 梦想永远不会太晚,“济公”游本昌的智慧人生 [It's Never Too Late To Dream, "Ji Gong" You Benchang's Intelligent Life] (in Chinese). Beijing: People's Daily Press. ISBN 978-7-5115-5390-4.
External links
- You Benchang on Weibo (in Chinese)