Zhang Yu

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.8405

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Sep-1982

Age

(44 years old)

Place of Birth

Guizhou, China

Also Known As
  • 章鑫
  • 장 위
  • Zhang Xin

Zhang Yu

Biography

Zhang Yu (born September 25, 1982, in Guizhou, China) is a prominent actor from Mainland China, known for his transformative roles and deep commitment to independent cinema. Formerly credited under the name Zhang Xin, he is celebrated for embracing complex characters and unconventional projects, earning the reputation of being a "drama addict" within industry circles. With over a decade dedicated to supporting and promoting independent films, Zhang has become an influential figure among contemporary Chinese actors. He rose to international attention with his powerful performance as Yu Cheng in An Elephant Sitting Still (2018), followed by widely praised roles in Dying to Survive, A Cool Fish, and Back to the Wharf. His work often explores themes of morality, societal pressure, and emotional nuance, setting him apart as a master of subtle intensity. Zhang Yu has continued to expand his creative reach, appearing in more than 29 productions including film and television. He also serves as a part-time visual artist and script consultant, further reflecting his multifaceted approach to storytelling.


Credits

隔爱 隔爱 (2021) Character: N/A
Over the course of 45 days, a relationship begins to break apart as confinement tests its bonds.
“小”人物 “小”人物 (2024) Character: Sanzhe
Sanzhe, who was released from prison, broke into the lives of a family of three, and the fate of the four people was intertwined.
手枪 手枪 (2021) Character: N/A
Working in Beijing, Mengzi and Yaoyao are in a relationship. One day, when Mengzi found out that Yaoyao was missing, he caused a disturbance at a hair salon where Yaoyao used to work. The boss of the salon gathered a group of gang members and hunted him down. Mengzi realized that his right hand could be a gun and decided to take vengeance and look for Yaoyao…
大象席地而坐 大象席地而坐 (2018) Character: Yu Cheng
In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find themselves.
热带往事 热带往事 (2021) Character: The Blind Singer
On a dark night, Xueming hits a pedestrian with his car and flees the scene. Desperate to escape his feelings of guilt, he decides to approach the dead man's wife, Mrs. Liang. He develops an ambiguous relationship with the widow, while a policeman tries to resolve the investigation that will change his life forever.
沉默笔录 沉默笔录 (2023) Character: 李立忠
In the early 1990s, "Public Order Defence Squads" in China — usually made up of discharged military personnel, unemployed young adults and local hooligans — were supposed to maintain public order in villages and towns. Most of the time, however, they ended up dealing with all sorts of mundane matters in their towns. The story begins with a mysterious case of serial dog killings. LI Lizhong, leader of the local defence squad, starts an investigation into the case, following a set of strange clues and studying them using piecemeal knowledge of primitive criminology and ichnology. After a string of hijinks, the squad catches the dog killer. However, the evidence also shows that the case is closely related to the accidental death of Lizhong’s father.
酱园弄·悬案 酱园弄·悬案 (2025) Character: Dr. Liang
A bizarre case caused thousands of waves. There are different opinions on the truth. When the whole story of the case was gradually restored like pieces of a puzzle, people realized that the truth was not that important anymore.
The Year of the Everlasting Storm The Year of the Everlasting Storm (2021) Character: N/A
Featuring seven stories from seven auteurs from around the world, the film chronicles this unprecedented moment in time, and is a true love letter to the power of cinema and its storytellers.
风平浪静 风平浪静 (2020) Character: Song Hao
A man wanted for negligent homicide returns to his hometown after 15 years, only to be haunted by his past, and getting mixed up in a scheme involving the daughter of his victim.
无名之辈:否极泰来 无名之辈:否极泰来 (2025) Character: Chen Sanjin
Sanjin, the little brother of Yiwu-based businessman Chen, ventures to Southeast Asia to expand his business and prove his mettle. Just as he strikes a deal with a television station, his business is hit by a global recession and a terrorist attack. Will Sanjin choose to be devoured by darkness, or will he be reborn from the ashes?
奇迹·笨小孩 奇迹·笨小孩 (2022) Character: Ma Yue
Desperate to pay for his little sister's surgery, a young man takes part in a risky business venture - only to encounter some serious setbacks.
东北虎 东北虎 (2022) Character: Xu Dong
A dark comedy follows a Siberian tiger, a dog, a forklift driver, a middle school teacher, a poet, a debt collector and a pregnant woman. Beneath the absurdities of an owner trying to avenge his dog and his pregnant wife is a story about reality.
无名之辈 无名之辈 (2018) Character: Hu Guangsheng
Cop-turned-security guard Ma Xianyong finds himself in a criminal twilight zone when two unrelated events turn his world upside down. The mysterious disappearance of his boss has implications for his financial security. Even more perilous is the abduction of his paralyzed sister who, unknown to Ma, makes a morbid deal with her captors.
喜欢高兴爱 喜欢高兴爱 (2023) Character: N/A
Qian was bent on experiencing love and fully committed to every relationship, but all the men she met were unreliable. Qian's best girlfriend, Tingting, also suffered in love, but as time goes by, Qian and Tingting gradually went on to different life trajectories…
我和我的家乡 我和我的家乡 (2020) Character: Policeman
In different parts of rural China, various people explore what makes their communities unique.
碰见你 碰见你 (2026) Character: Xiao Bai (voice)
During the Spring Festival, a lively, gluttonous and mischievous puppy named Xiaobai gets lost amid the travel rush back home. Eager to find its way back, it keeps losing direction. On the way, Xiaobai chances upon Lin Wei (played by Huang Yao), a young woman spending the Chinese New Year alone and feeling a little lost inside. The two journey together, and gradually open their hearts to each other as they look after one another – Lin Wei helps Xiaobai search for its owner, and in return, Xiaobai heals Lin Wei's loneliness with its innocence and companionship, making her rediscover the warmth and softness of life. In the end, they not only help Xiaobai find its home, but Lin Wei also regains her inner peace and a sense of belonging along this journey.This is Apple's 2026 Spring Festival Film, shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro.
独一无二 独一无二 (2025) Character: N/A
At 17 years old, as the only hearing member in her hearing-impaired family, the girl has long navigated between her family's silent world and the outside world of sound, growing accustomed to serving as both bridge and interpreter. Their love and dependence entwine her like creeping vines, yet within her heart rages a fierce flame of longing for a broader world. An unexpected upheaval forces Yu Yan to confront the dilemma between pursuing her dreams and protecting her family. Through the crucible of growing pains, she begins to carve her own path while seeking a melody she can share with those she loves.
巧巧 巧巧 (2017) Character: Li Wei
A free and wild young woman has to come back from the big city to her village in the mountains.
好东西 好东西 (2024) Character: Xiao Ma
Wang Tiemei, a single mother, loses her job and moves, befriending neighbor Xiaoye who appears cheerful but is depressed. Their bond grows as Tiemei navigates relationships with her ex-husband causing trouble.
鹦鹉杀 鹦鹉杀 (2023) Character: Lin Zhiguang
Following a woman’s search for truth after being cheated in a romance scam.
人山人海 人山人海 (2012) Character: Guizhou Police Officer
A story of vengeance set in China’s wild Southwest, where brutality can be the norm rather than the exception.
我不是药神 我不是药神 (2018) Character: Yellow Hair
A Chinese leukaemia patient smuggles cheap but untested pharmaceuticals from India to help hundreds of Chinese people suffering from cancer.
狙击手 狙击手 (2022) Character: Liu Wenwu
The story of sharpshooter Zhang Taofang, a young army recruit who at age 22 sets a record during the Korean War by reportedly killing or wounding 214 American soldiers with 435 shots in just 32 days.



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