You BenchangMainland Chinese actor, director, producer

You Benchang was born in Hailing District, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province on September 16, 1933. He graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy and was a first-class actor at the National Theater.Starting from the 1977 play "When the Maple Leaves Are Red", he embarked on the road of acting.

Mr. You Benchang's acting career can be said to be rich and colorful.He has appeared in many TV series and movies and created countless deeply rooted characters.In 1984, he participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and performed a pantomime sketch - Shower - which left a deep impression on the audience.In 1985, he starred in the mythological comedy - Jigong - which won him the Best Actor at the 4th China TV Golden Eagle Award. Since then, “Jigong” has become his masterpiece and made him an audience favorite.The spokesperson of “Jigong” in my heart.

Mr. You Benchang's pursuit of art is not only satisfied with the role of an actor, he also actively participates in directing work.In 1998, the TV series "Jigong's Travels" starring him was broadcast, and in 2009, he directed and starred in the mythological TV series "Liao Fan".This kind of persistence and love for art makes his works always bring different surprises and touches to the audience.

In addition to his outstanding performance in the entertainment industry, Mr. You Benchang is also enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings.He always believed that art should serve society and the people.He actively participates in various public welfare activities and uses his influence to contribute to society.

Today, although Mr. You Benchang is over eighty years old, his artistic career is still vigorous.In 2021, the comedy movie "The Lie Detector" starring him was released nationwide, once again proving his status in the entertainment industry.On November 4, 2022, the medical emotional care drama - Thank You Doctor - in which he specially appeared was broadcast, which made the audience feel his love for art and sense of responsibility to society.

Mr. You Benchang has used his talent and hard work to create classic characters one after another for us.His artistic career is not only the growth process of an actor, but also an artist's persistent pursuit of art and selfless contribution to society.He used his actual actions to tell us: Art has no borders, but artists have a sense of responsibility.In this era full of challenges and opportunities, we need more artists like Mr. You Benchang who use art to convey emotions and touch people's hearts with their emotions.