Chen Daoming

Chen Daoming (born April 26, 1955) is a famous Chinese actor known for his flexibility and stability. He has been branded the Emperor of Chinese drama, having starred in all types of dramas and films.

Chen Daoming was born in Tianjin, China, and is a native of Shaoxing, Zhejiang. He's perhaps best known in the West with his role as the Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the blockbuster hit Hero. His first famous role was in playing China's last Emperor Puyi in the Chinese series Emperor of the Last Generation. In addition to films, Chen Daoming is very famous on Mainland China with his many roles in Chinese TV series. He is known for his ability to adapt to his roles, from historical to present, from wealthy to poor, from good to evil.

In 1982, Chen married Du Xian, a former China Central Television news program hostess, who was forced to resign due to her sympathy expressed (dressed in black and spoke slowly) during the reporting of Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 on June 4, 1989. They have a daughter.

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