Born in Qingdao in 1974, Huang Bo started out as a singer and small-time performer before becoming one of mainland China's most bankable actors of the 2010s. He broke through in Ning Hao's comedy Crazy Stone (2006) and cemented his status with Lost in Thailand (2012), which briefly held the record for the highest-grossing Chinese film. He earned the Golden Horse for Best Actor for his role in the drama Cow (2009) and further critical praise for the black comedy The Ferryman (2013) and the dystopian satire The Island (2018), which he also directed. His mix of populist appeal and serious dramatic chops is rare in the Chinese industry.
Huang Bo
Actor · Producer
52 years (Aug 26, 1974)Qingdao, ChinaQingdao, Shandong Province, China
Born in Qingdao in 1974, Huang Bo started out as a singer and small-time performer before becoming one of mainland China's most bankable actors of the 2010s. He broke through in Ning Hao's comedy Crazy Stone (2006) and cemented his status with Lost in Thailand (2012), which briefly held the record for the highest-grossing Chinese film. He earned the Golden Horse for Best Actor for his role in the drama Cow (2009) and further critical praise for the black comedy The Ferryman (2013) and the dystopian satire The Island (2018), which he also directed. His mix of populist appeal and serious dramatic chops is rare in the Chinese industry.
Huang Bo is 52 years old, born on August 26, 1974 in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
What are the most famous roles of Huang Bo?
Huang Bo is best known for roles in Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen.
How many movies has Huang Bo been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Huang Bo has appeared in 51 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Huang Bo's first movie?
The career of Huang Bo began with Mini-bus (2000).
What is Huang Bo's most recent movie or series?
Huang Bo's most recent release is Suzhou Quartet, which premiered on September 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Huang Bo appeared in?
On television, Huang Bo has appeared in Go Fighting, Keep Running, I Can I BB, Back to Field.
1974-08-26 · Qingdao, ChinaQingdao, Shandong Province, China
Huang Bo (Chinese: 黄渤; pinyin: Huáng Bó; born 26 August 1974) is a Chinese actor and singer. He was born in Qingdao, Shandong and graduated from Beijing Film Academy.