Cast

You Ge

1957

Active years (films on this site)

1993–2010

Genres

DramaMusicalRomanceWarAction

Schools and movements

Chinese Fifth GenerationContemporary Asian Cinema

Directors worked with

Chen Kaige2 filmsZhang Yimou1 film

Biography

Ge You is a Chinese actor. One of the most critically acclaimed performers in China, Ge is known for his signature bald head, comic timing, and intelligent, subtle acting. Ge became the first Asian actor to win the Cannes Best Actor Award for his role in Zhang Yimou's To Live (1994). He is also known for TV sitcoms Stories From The Editorial Board (1992) and I Love My Family (1994); films After Separation (1993), Farewell, My Concubine (1993), The Emperor’s Shadow (1996), The Dream Factory (1997), Big Shot's Funeral (2001), Cell Phone (2003), A World Without Thieves (2004), The Banquet (2006), Sacrifice (2010), and the film series If You Are the One (2008–2023).

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Awards and honours

International

• Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
• Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor

National / local

• Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor

3 films on this site

1. Farewell My Concubine 1993 · Chen Kaige · IMDb 8.1 · Cast
2. To Live 1994 · Zhang Yimou · IMDb 8.3 · Cast
3. Sacrifice 2010 · Chen Kaige · IMDb 6.2 · Cast