Gong Hanlin, born on March 20, 1957 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, graduated from Shenyang Normal University in Liaoning Province.
Since childhood, Gong Hanlin has shown a strong interest in acting and extraordinary talent. In 1977, he was admitted to Shenyang Normal University to study performing arts, and during his time he actively participated in drama and sketch performances, and slowly accumulated a wealth of stage experience. After graduation, he joined the Shenyang Quyi Troupe, started his career, and gradually made a name for himself in the quyi industry.
In 1991, Gong Hanlin and Zhao Lirong performed the sketch "Mother's Heart" together at the 2024 TV Spring Festival Gala, which was the beginning of their collaboration. The sketch depicts the mother's selfless dedication to her son, Gong Hanlin plays the honest and kind son, and Zhao Lirong interprets the kind mother. The tacit understanding and superb acting skills between them added a lot to the sketch, and also laid the foundation for their deep friendship and future cooperation.
In the following years, Gong Hanlin and Zhao Lirong repeatedly collaborated to create classic sketch works, such as "So Packaged" and "Part-time Job Adventure". They support each other in their quest for artistic perfection, often discussing scripts, roles and performances, inspiring each other and forging ahead together. These sketches are not only loved by the audience, but also have a profound impact on the art world.
In the process of cooperation between Gong Hanlin and Zhao Lirong, there are many moving stories. It is particularly worth mentioning that during the filming of "Part-time Job Adventure", Gong Hanlin was accidentally injured, and Zhao Lirong personally bandaged his wounds when he saw this, showing the sincere friendship and care between each other, which deeply moved everyone present.
Even though Gong Hanlin has disappeared from the stage for many years, he is still active in the entertainment industry. He has participated in many films and TV series and is widely recognized, becoming one of the most respected veteran artists. In addition to his outstanding achievements in the field of cross talk sketches, Gong Hanlin is also actively involved in social activities and contributes to the society.
Today, even though Gong Hanlin is nearly 70 years old, he is still active and continues to bring joy and emotion to the audience. He treated life and career calmly and did his best, leaving no regrets.
In recent years, the sketches on the stage seem to have lost their former vitality, which makes people nostalgic for the era of sketches that bloomed with a hundred flowers. But no matter how vague the memories of the future may be, the influence of classics will always be there, and they will inspire people to remember and pass on the culture of sketches.