You Benchang

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In this Chinese name, the family name is You.
You Benchang
游本昌
Born (1933-09-16) 16 September 1933 (age 92)
Taizhou, Jiangsu, Republic of China
Alma materShanghai Theatre Academy
OccupationActor
Years active1959–present
Agent(s)Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural co., ltd
Notable workJi Gong
Political partyCCP (since 2025)
ParentYe Yusheng (father)
AwardsGolden 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

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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

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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 pantomime named Shower (淋浴) in the annual CCTV New Year's Gala.[10]

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 The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman, which starred Masanobu Andō as Yaba.

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]

In 2023, Director Wong Kar-wai choose You for the part of Blossoms Shanghai, which enjoyed great popularity.[16] You was praised for his performance as Ye Shu, A bao (Hu Ge)'s guide, mentor, and partner.[17]

Filmography

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Film

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Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
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

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Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
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

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Year Work Award Result Notes
1986 Ji Gong Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor Won
2024 2nd China TV Drama Annual Ceremony – Lifetime Achievement Artist Won [18]
32nd China TV Golden Eagle Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award Won [19]

References

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  7. ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 5.
  8. ^ a b Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 6.
  9. ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 7.
  10. ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 22.
  11. ^ Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 31.
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Bibliography

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