Wang Baoqiang
Known for
Wang Baoqiang is a Chinese actor born in 1984 in Xingtai, Hebei. He gained early acclaim for his leading role in the drama Blind Shaft (2003), which won him Best Actor honors at several international festivals, including in Deauville and at the Golden Horse Awards. He became a household name in China through A World Without Thieves (2004), playing a naive young worker whose innocence anchors the film. His profile grew further with the box-office hit comedy Lost in Thailand (2012), one of the biggest Chinese films of its year. Wang has since also moved into directing, building one of Chinese cinemas most distinctive rags-to-riches career stories.
Wang Baoqiang
38 Movies
8 Series
Wang Baoqiang is a Chinese actor born in 1984 in Xingtai, Hebei. He gained early acclaim for his leading role in the drama Blind Shaft (2003), which won him Best Actor honors at several international festivals, including in Deauville and at the Golden Horse Awards. He became a household name in China through A World Without Thieves (2004), playing a naive young worker whose innocence anchors the film. His profile grew further with the box-office hit comedy Lost in Thailand (2012), one of the biggest Chinese films of its year. Wang has since also moved into directing, building one of Chinese cinemas most distinctive rags-to-riches career stories.
Movies
Plays Ah Gui
Detective Chinatown 1900
2025
Plays Fung Yu-sau
Kung Fu Jungle
2014
Director
Plays 麦德
狠家伙
Plays Zhou San
A Touch of Sin
2013
Plays Tang Ren
Detective Chinatown 3
2021
Plays Shu
Mr. Tree
2011
Plays Tang Ren
Detective Chinatown 2
2018
Plays He Anxia
Monk Comes Down the Mountain
2015
Plays Exploration reporter
Little Big Soldier
2010
Plays Sha Gen
A World Without Thieves
2004
Plays Tang Ren
Detective Chinatown
2015
Plays Field Warrior
The Founding of a Republic
2009
Plays Geng Niu
Lost on Journey
2010
Plays Sao
Iceman
2014
Plays Sniper Jiang Maocai
Assembly
2007
Plays Wang Bao
Lost in Thailand
2012
Plays Ma Ke
The New King of Comedy
2019
Plays Xiao Wang
The Island
2018
Plays 阿炳
Decoded
2024
Plays Boss Chan
Unbeatable
2013
Plays Lao Tang
My People, My Homeland
2020
Plays Wang Baoqiang
Love On The Cloud
2014
Plays Yuan Fengming
Blind Shaft
2003
Director
Plays Xiang Tenghui
Never Say Never
2023
Plays Zhang Xing
Romancing in Thin Air
2012
Plays Huang Yong
Fire of Conscience
2010
Plays Sao
Iceman: The Time Traveler
2018
Plays Wu Zaijun
Fairy Tale Killer
2012
Plays Megaton (voice)
Wished
2017
Plays Blabber
Love for Life
2011
Director
Plays Wu Kong
Buddies In India
2017
Plays Er Dang Jia
The Faces of My Gene
2018
Plays Weapons auction buyer
My Lucky Star
2013
Plays Tang Liguo
Impossible
2015
Plays 西门得宝
Rising Shaolin: The Protector
2021
Plays Qiu Shui Tian
The Equation of Love and Death
2008
Plays Sun Guoshu
Better and Better
2013
TV Shows
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Detective Chinatown 1900
Full Filmography
Playing Go
Cui Ye · 22 episodes
2025–
TV
Detective Chinatown 1900
Ah Gui
2025
Film
Detective Chinatown
Tang Ren · 3 episodes
2020–2024
TV
Decoded
阿炳
2024
Film
Never Say Never
Xiang Tenghui
2023
Film
Detective Chinatown 3
Tang Ren
2021
Film
Rising Shaolin: The Protector
西门得宝
2021
Film
My People, My Homeland
Lao Tang
2020
Film
The New King of Comedy
Ma Ke
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wang Baoqiang and where are they from?
Wang Baoqiang is 42 years old, born on April 29, 1984 in Xingtai, Hebei, China.
What are the most famous roles of Wang Baoqiang?
Wang Baoqiang is best known for roles in Kung Fu Jungle, A Touch of Sin, Little Big Soldier.
How many movies has Wang Baoqiang been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Wang Baoqiang has appeared in 38 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Wang Baoqiang's first movie?
The career of Wang Baoqiang began with Big Shot's Funeral (2001).
What is Wang Baoqiang's most recent movie or series?
Wang Baoqiang's most recent release is Tencent Video All Star Night 2025, which premiered on December 21, 2025.
What TV shows has Wang Baoqiang appeared in?
On television, Wang Baoqiang has appeared in Detective Chinatown, Soldiers Sortie, Playing Go, Keep Running.
Wang Baoqiang
1984-04-29 · Xingtai, Hebei, China
Wang Baoqiang is a renowned Chinese actor, director, and martial artist, born on May 29, 1984, in Nanhe County, Xingtai, Hebei, China. His journey into the entertainment industry is truly inspiring. At the age of 8, he was captivated by the movie Shaolin Temple starring Jet Li, which motivated him to train in Shaolin martial arts despite his family's initial opposition.
Before entering the film industry, Wang worked as an unskilled laborer and faced challenges due to his height when pursuing acting. However, his breakthrough came with the independent film Blind Shaft (2003), earning him the Best New Performer prize at the Golden Horse Awards. He gained further recognition with roles in Soldiers Sortie (2006) and My Brother's Name is Shun Liu (2009), as well as films like Lost in Thailand (2012) and the Detective Chinatown series.
In 2017, Wang made his directorial debut with Buddies in India, showcasing his versatility in the industry. His career is marked by resilience and a passion for storytelling, making him a celebrated figure in Chinese cinema.