Wang Hongwei

Wang Hongwei (; born in Anyang, Henan) is a Chinese actor. Wang is perhaps best known for his work with director Jia Zhangke. The two men were classmates at the Beijing Film Academy when they began their professional relationship, with Wang starring in Jia's breakthrough short film Xiao Shan Going Home in 1995. Since then, Wang has had roles in nearly all of Jia's films, including starring roles in Jia's debut Xiao Wu and follow-up, Platform.

Given his collaboration with Jia, Wang Hongwei is often considered the director's on-screen alter ego.

Filmography

Year Title Role Director 1995 Xiao Shan Going Home Xiao Shan Jia Zhangke 1997 Xiao Wu Xiao Wu Jia Zhangke 2000 Platform Minliang Jia Zhangke 2002 Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Four Eyes Dai Sijie 2002 Unknown Pleasures Xiao Wu Jia Zhangke 2004 The World Sanlai Jia Zhangke 2006 Still Life Wang Dongming Jia Zhangke 2006 One Foot Off the Ground Chen Daming 2007 The Case Guest's husband Wang Fen 2008 Cry Me a River Jia Zhangke 2016 Old Stone 2023 The Shadowless Tower Zhang Lü