In the film and television industry, there is a very interesting phenomenon.
Some actors are both famous and wealthy, and the audience not only knows his (her) name, but also knows every work he (she) starred in, such an actor can be called a big name, a first-line, top artist.
There are also actors, the audience only knows his (her) name, but for his (her) works, roles are either unfamiliar with or do not recognize, such artists mostly just eat with a face, can be called traffic artists.
There is also a category of actors, which is quite embarrassing. Many of the characters he or she has played can be recognized by the audience at a glance and are very fond of him, but in any case, the audience can never remember his name, such an actor, I personally like to call it an old drama bone.
In fact, there are many such old drama bones in the film and television industry, and there may not be many viewers who will remember their names in the final acting career, but the audience will definitely remember the classic roles he played in that year. Or rather, such an actor is born for the play. (Ranking in no particular order, region, think of who writes whom)
First, Gao Jie
For the name Gao Jie, I believe that 99% of the audience, like me, is completely unfamiliar, because it was when I wrote this article that I learned that the name of this actor who often speaks Hokkien is Gao Jie. But for the works and roles he has participated in, I believe most of the audience is as familiar as I am.
It is said that Gao Jie's appearance is quite characteristic, almost unforgettable. Because his appearance has both Chinese toughness and reveals a little bit of Japanese characteristics, and when he frowns, he shows a complex look of "good and evil". It is precisely because of this characteristic of his that the roles he participates in are basically related to gangsters, to put it more bluntly, he can almost be a spokesman for gangster characters on the screen. Gao Jie's debut was very early, and in the 1980s, he starred in the film "Nile Daughter" adapted by Director Hou Xiaoxian based on Japanese manga - I will say that he has a bit of a Japanese temperament. Later, he also participated in the "Burning Island" that brought together Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Hong Jinbao, Leung Ka Fai and other big names from Hong Kong and Taiwan, directed by Zhu Yanping, it is said that this movie was manipulated by a gangster force, and Jackie Chan and other stars were forced to take over this drama. Later, in some of our very familiar works, we can often see his participation in the figure, such as "Crazy Racing", "Leper Hero", "Peerless" and so on.
Han Tongsheng
Han Tongsheng is also a familiar and unfamiliar old drama bone for many audiences, almost all the TV series that describe family emotional dramas in China, Han Tongsheng has participated, almost becoming the image spokesperson of the father-in-law and father-in-law, not only that, Han Tongsheng also often participates in the performance of many rural themes, the Drama of the Republic of China Period, with his old and spicy acting skills, he can always vividly interpret the role in the play. Nowadays, although Han Tongsheng has not been able to become a popular actor, he has been recognized and loved by many audiences, and I think this is also a supreme honor for an actor.
Wang Kuirong
If you look at the current China, the republic of China Anti-Japanese War drama, everyone often sees the character role, I think Wang Kuirong must be a frequent participant, there is no one. Debut for many years, Wang Kuirong has basically been known for participating in the negative character image, the audience may not remember his name, but will remember that he played in the play to take down the landlord, bully, traitor, sometimes see his sinister, calculating gaze, the audience can not help but shudder, this is probably the superb acting skills of the old drama bone.
Shu Yaoxuan
If Wang Kuirong is a professional household of landlords and bullies on the screen, then Shu Yaoxuan is definitely a professional household of secret agents, with a thin face, coupled with the meticulously combed hair, gold-rimmed glasses, and the mysterious smile that occasionally appears at the corner of the mouth, as if they are all following him to perform that superb acting skill. We often see the role played by Shu Yaoxuan in the anti-war drama and the Republic of China drama, and without exception, it is basically a negative role. Being able to rely on its own unique style has always been deeply rooted in the minds of the audience, which is also the strength and charm of the old drama bones.
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If the first two have their own fields of play, then Gao Ming can be called an old cadre professional household, many modern themes of film and television works, as long as there are smart appearing repertoire, then Gao Ming, without exception, are playing senior cadres in the play or even a chief level. Because Teacher Gao Ming, whether it is his demeanor or temperament, is full of powerful aura, people will be awe-inspiring at first sight. This kind of aura can not only be supported by acting skills, but also innate.
Although we may not be able to remember these names, and may forget them in the future, we will certainly remember the characters he played.
Because in the eyes of the audience, they are the real actors.