Lan Tianye

Lan Tianye (; 3 May 1927 – 8 June 2022) was a Chinese actor and painter. Lan was noted for his roles as Jiang Ziya in the television series The Investiture of the Gods.

Life Early life Lan was born Wang Runsen in Raoyang County, Hebei (then Zhili) on 3 May 1927.

Acting career Wang became a drama actor in 1944. Wang graduated from National Beiping Art School . He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on 23 September 1945. In 1948, during the Chinese Civil War, Wang relocated to CCP-controlled areas, and changed his name to Lan Tianye.

In 1962, Lan learned Chinese painting from Li Kuchan and Xu Linlu.

During the Cultural Revolution, Lan paused acting.

In 2003, at the age of 76, Lan had a supporting role in The Proof Of Memories, a historical television series starring Yihong Duan, Bae Soo-bin and Li Guangjie.

On 9 November 2013, Lan won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th China Drama Festival.

Death On 8 June 2022, Lan died from pancreatic cancer in Beijing, at the age of 95.

Personal life In 1954 Lan married Di Xin (; 1927 – 17 November 2018), who was a dramatic actress.

Filmography

Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Tea House Qin Zhongyi Cai Wenji Dong Si Wang Zhaojun Hu Hanye Beijing People Zeng Wenqing 1994 1996 Offspring of Concubine Yang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang

Television Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 1984 The Last Emperor Zaifeng, Prince Chun 1985 Plainclothes Police Mengmeng's father 1986 Yan Yifu 1990 The Investiture of the Gods Jiang Ziya Hope Wang Zitao 1992 Chinese Businessman guest 1993 Wuyijun 1996 Family Affection guest 1997 A Revelation of Official Circles Hua Zhongtang 2000 Xi Renfu 2003 The Proof Of Memories Xiao Hansheng

Awards 13th China Drama Festival - Lifetime Achievement Award (2013) July 1 Medal (2021)