In November 2019, an anti-war drama came into our view:
"河山".
This decent TV series is directed and acted by Wang Xinjun.
What attracts me is not how "god" or "thunder" it is.
is a familiar name:
Li Xuejian .
A veritable "old actor" in the words of an audience.
But when he appeared in the play, many people left a series of big "?" in the comment area.
Obviously, this was not to question the old man's acting skills.
but his voice.
Teacher Li Xuejian used his own "original voice" in the play.
A voice that has become slightly unclear due to throat surgery.
There are various ways for veteran actors to gradually "exit".
But one thing is common:
Heroes grow old.
is another example of Chen Daoming.
He is still active in the front line of film and television dramas, but he can no longer play the leading role.
The words of "Big Brother" Wang Zhongjun in the film and television industry revealed a fact that many people are aware of but are unwilling to admit.
The waves wash away the sand, and the rain blows and the wind blows away.
A new generation replaces the old.
The iron law of history cannot be changed.
But what the editor wants to talk about today is not about these old actors who are gradually "lost".
but their predecessors.
Among these people, the youngest is 83 years old, and the eldest is already a hundred years old.
Are they really "withered"?
1, Wei Zongwan .
Wei Zongwan was born in Shanghai in 1938 and is 83 years old now.
Wei Zongwan has had a little bit of "art bacteria" since he was a child.
Oh no, it’s an artistic one.
When he was a child, he loved to join in the fun.
The more lively something is, the more he likes it.
Such as singing opera.
As soon as the stage is set, Wei Zongwan will definitely see it end, and he will reluctantly walk away at the end.
Don't tell me, this look really showed him the "way".
After watching operas for 3 years, at the age of 9, Wei Zongwan was able to start singing operas for the elders in his family.
But when he graduated from junior high school, he had to work as a worker in Shanghai Steam Turbine Factory.
has been working for 4 years.
However, he has not been idle in these four years. The drama troupe in the
factory not only occupied his spare time, but also strengthened his determination to embark on the path of art.
In 1959, 21-year-old Wei Zongwan finally got his wish and was admitted to the Performance Department of Shanghai Theater Academy.
However, it was in the 1990s that he became well known.
Sima Yi in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and the veteran in "Sanmao's Army".
has become Wei Zongwan's most classic screen image.
Although he is over eighty years old, Wei Zongwan still had new works coming out until last year.
The sword never grows old, which is the most gratifying thing.
2, Jiao Huang .
Jiao Huang was born in Beijing in 1936 and is now 85 years old. When
mentions this name, many people will subconsciously think of a character he played:
Kangxi.
But this old actor who created the most outstanding role in the classic masterpiece " Yongzheng Dynasty " had a different "painting style" when he was young.
He has a unique title:
Shakespeare Prince.
When he was young, Jiao Huang, like Wei Zongwan, loved performing arts.
But the difference is that his family does not support this.
However, despite their opposition, the family was unable to overcome this persistent young man in the end.
In 1955, he was successfully admitted to the acting department of Shanghai Theater Academy.
And in 1958, he starred in the movie "A Little Story in the Big Storm" directed by Xie Jin.
Life is not always easy.
In this special era, Jiao Huang was once desperate and even committed suicide.
His mother's company helped him go through the most difficult period of his life.
This former "Shakespeare Prince" took over the role of "Yongzheng Dynasty" at the age of retirement.
Since then, Mr. Jiao Huang has been having many dramas.
Now, he has become a monument of mainland performing arts.
3. Lei Kesheng .
Lei Kesheng was born in 1936 and is now 85 years old.
As a national first-class actor, Lei Kesheng's acting career has been "green leaves" most of the time.
Like Mr. Jiao Huang, Lei Kesheng focused on the drama stage in his early years.
On the one hand, he appeared on the stage of sketches in the Spring Festival Gala;
For example, he collaborated with Song Dandan in " Lazy Man Dating ".
On the other hand, he has also participated in many movies and TV series. Although most of
appear in supporting roles, he can inject his own "soul" into almost every character.
At that time, there was no concept of "golden supporting role".
has been an artist for more than half a century, and Lei Kesheng's works have almost never been interrupted.
Lei Kesheng has almost full marks for his plasticity as an actor.
4. Bull run.
Niu Ben was born in Tianjin in 1935 and is now 86 years old.
Niu Ben’s original name was Zhang Xuejing. There has always been an interesting anecdote about his stage name:
In 1948, Niu Ben, who was only 13 years old, was going to Hong Kong to make a movie.
At that time, he was affectionately called "Xiao Niuzi" by everyone.
Before leaving, the director Xie Tian said to him:
Your name is Xiao Niuzi, and you are a cow. Let's just add three more cows and call it Niu Ben.
From then on, the name Niu Ben accompanied him throughout his acting career.
Compared to the name, Niu Ben’s marriage is also quite interesting.
According to himself, he and his wife met on the table tennis table.
She always beat me at that time, and then she always lost me, so we got to know each other.
Niu Ben and his wife have been together for decades.
When Niu Ben participated in "Grandpas Over Flowers ", his wife wrote a special letter to Liu Ye.
In the letter, Niu Ben's wife asked Liu Ye to take care of Niu Ben during the journey.
also mentioned issues such as Niu Ben’s “love to sleep” and “love to eat ice cream”, which seemed to be criticizing his wife’s shortcomings, but in fact revealed his meticulous care.
Niu Ben is also active in film and television dramas.
's character and deeds are just like the "Lao Erliang" he played in " old tavern ".
Do one thing in your life and follow your duty throughout your life.
five, Zengjiang .
Tsang Kong was born in Hong Kong in 1934 and is now 87 years old.
As the only Hong Kong actor on this list, Tsang Kong is qualified in every aspect.
When he was young, Zeng Jiang was an out-and-out "violent temper".
Because he has his arrogant "capital".
went to the United States to work in Hollywood , and returned to Hong Kong to "steal the show" with Chow Yun-fat and Jackie Chan .
At that time, Zeng Jiang was in high spirits.
Once during filming, Zeng Jiang scolded the actress to tears because he was dissatisfied with the actress who was playing opposite her.
But Zeng Jiang's violent temper also brought him a lot of trouble.
In an event, the equally senior Xie Xian fought hard against Zeng Jiang. The famous "slapping incident" occurred at
.
As Zeng Jiang gets older, his temperament gradually becomes gentler.
However, the "arrogance" accumulated over decades has not weakened at all.
In "Grandpas Over Flowers", his "quarrel" with Niu Ben is a good example.
The former Huang Yaoshi has entered the twilight years of his life.
But he did not stop at all.
From Hong Kong to the Mainland, and then from the Mainland to Hong Kong, this veteran actor’s acting career is just like Fa Ge’s advertisement:
Success? I've just hit the road!
Six, You Benchang .
You Benchang was born in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province in 1933. He is 88 years old now.
Some people play a classic role, and they just "act" like that;
And some people play a classic role, and they are just that kind of character.
Mr. You Benchang’s life can be said to be predestined with Buddha.
When he was young, a fortune teller told You Benchang that he would not live to be 13 years old.
Only by converting to Buddhism can we escape this disaster.
In previous eras, people would rather believe that this kind of thing existed than believe that it didn’t exist.
So, You Benchang's parents sent him to Shanghai Fazang Temple to worship Master Xingci as his teacher.
After graduating from high school, he was recommended to join the Nanjing Art Troupe.
At this point, You Benchang officially started his acting career.
But in the best years, like many people, there was almost no stage to perform.
It was not until the late 1970s and 1980s that You Benchang, who was nearly 50 years old, finally ushered in his explosive period.
"Jigong", released in 1985, became the most famous "label" of the old man in the future.
My shoes are torn, my hat is torn, and my cassock is torn.
You laugh at me, he laughs at me, and breaks the fan.
This famous song may have run through many people's youth.
In the play, Jigong, played by You Benchang, burned down his original home.
The expression on his face was half crying and half laughing.
's superb acting skills and expression control will be difficult for anyone to match later.
You Benchang played the role of Jigong Living Buddha, and he lived as transparently as a Buddha.
In a program, Guo Degang asked You Benchang that he also wanted to play Jigong.
But I am not confident and don’t know how to act.
Mr. You told him:
Buddha has no form.
lets go!
Regarding the classic roles he has played, he does not hide his secrets or occupy them.
Mr. You Benchang is truly a man of virtue and art.
seven, blue sky wild .
Lan Tianye was born in 1927 and is now 94 years old.
On June 29, 2021, Lan Tianye was awarded the " July 1st Medal ".
In fact, many people knew at this time that in addition to being a famous actor, Lan Tianye was also an underground worker of the party.
Lan Tianye’s original name is Wang Runsen .
He was one of the earliest actors of Beijing People's Art . Later, Song Dandan, Pu Cunxin and others were all directed by him.
Because of the special era at that time, he changed his name to Lan Tianye.
From then on, he used this name and acted in dramas and film and television dramas all his life.
Jiang Ziya in "The Legend of the Gods" is the most well-known character of the old man.
With his kind face and fairy-like temperament, he looked like a perfect Jiang Taigong to anyone.
But what Lan Tianye loves most is painting.
During the past half century, I gave up painting because of acting. This is a lifelong regret of mine.
Lan Tianye, who has retired long ago, summed up his life in eight words:
piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, flowers and birds insects and fish.
In last year’s performance commemorating the 68th anniversary of Beijing People’s Art Theatre, 93-year-old Lan Tianye made the final appearance.
The old man is in good spirits and still elegant and calm.
Time seems to have infinite charm on him.
eight, Guan Zongxiang .
Guan Zongxiang was born in Pingyi, Shandong in 1927. He is now 94 years old.
Speaking of Guan Zongxiang, many people may not be very familiar with him.
He also has a famous identity:
The father of the famous director and producer Guan Hu.
In fact, there has always been controversy about his age.
According to Guan Hu’s interview in 2019, Guan Zongxiang was 97 years old at the time.
It’s just that Guan Zongxiang’s parents died young and he was raised by his sister-in-law, so he doesn’t know his age very well.
Guan Zongxiang is an older generation performer, although his works are relatively "old".
But there are still many classic works.
For example, the grandfather in "Xiao Xiao, a Girl from Hunan".
In recent years, as I grow older.
Although Guan Zongxiang still appears in some film and television dramas from time to time, he has basically gradually faded out of the film and television industry.
nine, Qin Yi .
Qin Yi was born in Shanghai in 1922 and is now 99 years old.
In 2017, Chen Kaige 's "The Legend of the Demon Cat " was released. There is a scene in
where a white-headed palace maid is sitting in front of a loom.
reminds me of a poem by Yuan Zhen:
The ancient palace is lonely, and the palace flowers are lonely and red.
The white-headed palace maid is here, sitting around talking about Xuanzong .
Many people have not noticed that the actress who plays the palace maid is Qin Yi.
She was 95 years old at the time.
As a "living fossil" in the Chinese film industry, Qin Yi was already a well-known movie star during the Republic of China.
In 1939, she participated in her first film "The Good Husband".
But the irony is that her whole life seems to be burdened by marriage.
Qin Yi's first husband is the drama actor Chen Tianguo.
After the two got married, when he and Chen Tianguo pursued Qin Yi, they seemed to be different people.
not only has been drinking alcohol for a long time, but also committed domestic violence.
After the two had a daughter, Chen Tianguo wanted to give his daughter away because he could not afford the milk powder, which made Qin Yi finally make up his mind to divorce him.
After that, she met her second husband, the movie actor Jin Yan.
The two had a good relationship after marriage and soon had a son.
But the happy time did not last long.
In 1962, Jin Yan suffered stomach bleeding due to alcohol abuse, and was bedridden for more than 20 years.
To make matters worse, a few years later, my son also suffered from schizophrenia due to various reasons.
The burden of taking care of the two of them fell entirely on Qin Yi.
What is even more painful is that Qin Yi’s daughter has a bad relationship with her.
Mother and daughter have not even had much contact with each other for decades.
Her husband and son passed away one after another, and Qin Yi also gradually aged.
The world kissed me with pain, but I responded with songs.
Qin Yi has become more elegant and calm after years of polishing.
In fact, except for the seniors in the entertainment industry mentioned in the previous article.
and Li Bin , Xu Huanshan , Yu Yang and many other old artists are still shining.
What we have seen and learned from them may be two things:
One is the spirit of professionalism;
The other is the attitude towards life towards the passage of time.
I hope everyone can live a long and healthy life without any worries.
