Chen Daoming () (born
April 26,
1955) is a famous
Chinese actor known for his flexibility and longevity. He has been branded the Emperor of Chinese drama, having starred in all types of
dramas and films.
He was born in
Tianjin,
China, and is a native of
Shaoxing,
Zhejiang. His first famous role wasplaying China's last Emperor
Puyi in the Chinese series
Emperor of the Last Generation (末代皇帝). He's perhaps best known in the West with his role as the Emperor
Qin Shi Huang in the blockbuster hit
Hero. In addition to films, Chen is very famous on Mainland China with his many roles in
Chinese TV series. He is known for his ability to adapt to his roles, from historical to present, from wealthy to poor, from good to evil.