Xiao Yang
Known for
Chinese actor and director, one of the most popular faces of his country's film comedy. He became established as Tang Ren in the hugely successful comedy-mystery saga 'Detective Chinatown' (2015-2021), one of the highest-grossing franchises in Chinese film history. He starred in the acclaimed thriller 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' (2019). Chinese actor identified with comedy and genre cinema, recognized for his versatility and his comic timing, consolidated as one of the most beloved and box-office performers of contemporary Chinese commercial cinema.
Xiao Yang
30 Movies
4 Series
Chinese actor and director, one of the most popular faces of his country's film comedy. He became established as Tang Ren in the hugely successful comedy-mystery saga 'Detective Chinatown' (2015-2021), one of the highest-grossing franchises in Chinese film history. He starred in the acclaimed thriller 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' (2019). Chinese actor identified with comedy and genre cinema, recognized for his versatility and his comic timing, consolidated as one of the most beloved and box-office performers of contemporary Chinese commercial cinema.
Movies
Plays Zhao An'nan
The Volunteers: Peace at Last
2025
Plays Zhao An'nan
The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death
2024
Plays Song Yi
Detective Chinatown 2
2018
Plays Song Yi
Detective Chinatown 3
2021
Plays Ma Xiao
Escape from the Outland
2025
Plays Kon Tai
Detective Chinatown
2015
Plays Li Weijie
Sheep Without a Shepherd
2019
Producer
Plays Tian Shaoji
Love is Hard
2025
Plays Chen Xiaomeng
Endgame
2021
Plays 棋疯子
Decoded
2024
Plays Xiao Han
Some Like It Hot
2016
Plays Zhao An'nan
The Volunteers: To the War
2023
Plays Zheng Bingrui
Octopus with Broken Arms
2024
Plays Cui Dalu
Tiger Wolf Rabbit
2024
Plays Wang Jingfu
Never Say Never
2023
Plays Li Nanbei
Walk the Line
2024
Plays Lam Yatlong
Fireflies in the Sun
2021
Plays He Liwei
The Way Out
2025
Director
Plays Xiao Dabao
Old Boys: The Way of the Dragon
2014
Plays Officer Shaw
The Tipping Point
2022
Plays Fraudster in car accident
East Meets West
2011
Plays Steve
Sleepless Fashion
2011
Director
Plays 肖大宝
Old Boys
2010
Plays Wu Dongfeng
Sister
2021
Director
Plays Ma Le
Airpocalypse
2018
Plays The Chief
The Way of the Bug
2018
Plays Policeman
Fake Fiction
2013
Plays 卫星
Life Party
2025
Latest Trailers
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Octopus with Broken Arms
Full Filmography
Escape from the Outland
Ma Xiao
2025
Film
Love is Hard
Tian Shaoji
2025
Film
The Volunteers: Peace at Last
Zhao An'nan
2025
Film
Life Party
卫星
2025
Film
The Way Out
He Liwei
2025
Film
Detective Chinatown
Kun Tai · 3 episodes
2020–2024
TV
Octopus with Broken Arms
Zheng Bingrui
2024
Film
Tiger Wolf Rabbit
Cui Dalu
2024
Film
Give You A Candy
Zheng Ligun
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Xiao Yang and where are they from?
Xiao Yang is 46 years old, born on April 7, 1980 in Hebei, China.
What are the most famous roles of Xiao Yang?
Xiao Yang is best known for roles in Detective Chinatown, Detective Chinatown 2, Detective Chinatown 3.
How many movies has Xiao Yang been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Xiao Yang has appeared in 30 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Xiao Yang's first movie?
The career of Xiao Yang began with Memoirs of a Male Geisha (2007).
What is Xiao Yang's most recent movie or series?
Xiao Yang's most recent release is Escape from the Outland, which premiered on December 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Xiao Yang appeared in?
On television, Xiao Yang has appeared in Detective Chinatown, Keep Running, Back to Field, Who Is the Murderer.
Xiao Yang
1980-04-07 · Hebei, China
Chinese actor and director, one of the most popular faces of his country's film comedy. He became established as Tang Ren in the hugely successful comedy-mystery saga 'Detective Chinatown' (2015-2021), one of the highest-grossing franchises in Chinese film history. He starred in the acclaimed thriller 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' (2019). Chinese actor identified with comedy and genre cinema, recognized for his versatility and his comic timing, consolidated as one of the most beloved and box-office performers of contemporary Chinese commercial cinema.