Zhang Yu

Known for ActingBorn 1982-09-25 (age 43)Guizhou, China

Zhang Yu (born September 25, 1982, in Guizhou, China) is a prominent actor from Mainland China, known for his transformative roles and deep commitment to independent cinema. Formerly credited under the name Zhang Xin, he is celebrated for embracing complex characters and unconventional projects, earning the reputation of being a "drama addict" within industry circles. With over a decade dedicated to supporting and promoting independent films, Zhang has become an influential figure among contemporary Chinese actors. He rose to international attention with his powerful performance as Yu Cheng in An Elephant Sitting Still (2018), followed by widely praised roles in Dying to Survive, A Cool Fish, and Back to the Wharf. His work often explores themes of morality, societal pressure, and emotional nuance, setting him apart as a master of subtle intensity. Zhang Yu has continued to expand his creative reach, appearing in more than 29 productions including film and television. He also serves as a part-time visual artist and script consultant, further reflecting his multifaceted approach to storytelling.Read more

Movies & web series

Man's Inhumanity to Man

The First Shot

Dying to Survive

Glad I Met You

An Elephant Sitting Still

Her Story

A Cool Fish

Snipers

The One

The Year of the Everlasting Storm

Nice View

Shanghai Dreams

My People, My Homeland

No One is Closer Than We

Tainted Love

Record Without Words

A Cool Fish 2

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Back to the Wharf

Manchurian Tiger

People Mountain People Sea

幸福59厘米之爱有多久

Ciao Ciao

She's Got No Name

11度青春之李雷和韩梅梅

Betwixt and Between

Love, My Way

The Break Away

Pistol

Three Words

The Old Dog

Heroes of Dunhuang

Cry of the Birds

She's Got No Name: Part Two