Zhu Xu facts for kids

Zhu Xu (Chinese: 朱旭) was a famous Chinese actor. He was born on April 15, 1930, and passed away on September 15, 2018. He was well-known for playing important roles in movies like Shower and The King of Masks. His acting in The King of Masks even won him a special award for Best Actor at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

About Zhu Xu's Acting Career

Zhu Xu was a talented actor who appeared in many films and TV shows. He often played wise or kind older characters. His performances were loved by many people in China and around the world. He started his acting career later in life, becoming active in the 1980s and continuing until his death in 2018.

Awards and Recognition

Zhu Xu received several important awards for his acting. In 1996, he won the Best Actor award at the Tokyo International Film Festival for his role in The King of Masks. The next year, he won the same award at the Carrousel International du Film. These awards showed how much his work was appreciated. In 2007, he also received an Honorary Award at the Golden Phoenix Awards, celebrating his long and successful career.

Zhu Xu's Movies

Here are some of the movies Zhu Xu starred in:

• The Street Players (1987)
• Li Lianying: The Imperial Eunuch also known as The Last Eunuch (1991) - He played Prince Chun
• The True-Hearted also known as Heartstrings (1992)
• A Confucius Family (1993) - He played Kong Lingtan
• The King of Masks (1996) - He played Wang Bianlian, known as the "King of Masks"
• Shower (1999) - He played Master Liu
• Beijing Herbs (2000) - He played Guan Juchen
• The Gua Sha Treatment (2001) - He played the Father
• Ôsama no kampô (2004)
• Lan (2009)