Zhang Yimou

Quick Facts

Full Name	Zhang Yimou
Occupation	Film director
Date Of Birth	Apr 2, 1950(1950-04-02)
Age	74
Birthplace	Xi'an
Country	China
Birth City	Shaanxi
Horoscope	Aries

Zhang Yimou Biography

Zhang Yimou is one of the most popular and richest Film Director who was born on April 2, 1950 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.

Zhang was born Zhang Yimou (张诒谋 ) in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province. Zhang’s father, Zhang Bingjun (张秉钧 ), a dermatologist, had been an officer in the National Revolutionary Army under Chiang Kai-shek during the Chinese Civil War; an uncle, and an elder brother had followed the Nationalist forces to Taiwan after their 1949 defeat. Zhang’s mother, Zhang Xiaoyou (张孝友 ), was a doctor at the 2nd Hospital affiliated Xi’an Jiao Tong University who graduated from Xi’an Medical University. He has two younger brothers, Zhang Weimou (张伟谋 ) and Zhang Qimou (张启谋 ). As a result, Zhang faced difficulties in his early life.

Zhang Yimou ([ʈʂáŋ î.mǒu] ; born 14 November 1951) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is part of the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum.

Zhang Yimou Net Worth

Zhang Yimou is one of the richest Film director from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Zhang Yimou 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After the success of Ju Dou, Zhang began work on Raise the Red Lantern. Based on Su Tong’s novel Wives and Concubines, the film depicted the realities of life in a wealthy family compound during the 1920s. Gong Li was again featured in the lead role, her fourth collaboration with Zhang as director.

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1987 saw the release of Zhang’s directorial debut, Red Sorghum, starring Chinese actress Gong Li in her first leading role. Red Sorghum was met with critical acclaim, bringing Zhang to the forefront of the world’s art directors, and winning him a Golden Bear for Best Picture at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival in 1988.

Facts & Trivia

Aaron Ranked on the list of most popular Film Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Zhang Yimou celebrates birthday on April 2 of every year.

Codename Cougar (or The Puma Action), a minor experiment in the political thriller genre, was released in 1989, featuring Gong Li and eminent Chinese actor Ge You. However, it garnered less-than-positive reviews at home and Zhang himself later dismissed the film as his worst.