You Benchang

You Benchang (Chinese: 游本昌; pinyin: Yóu Běnchāng; born 16 September 1933) is a Chinese actor.

You Benchang
游本昌
Born	September 16, 1933 Taizhou, Jiangsu, Republic of China
Alma mater	Shanghai Theatre Academy
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1959 - present
Agent	Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural co., ltd
Notable work	Ji Gong
Parent(s)	Ye Yusheng (father)
Awards	Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor 1986 Ji Gong

You is noted for his roles as Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong, which earned him a Best Actor Award at the 4th Golden Eagle Awards.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Early life and education

You was born in Taizhou, Jiangsu on September 16, 1933, and primarily studied in Shanghai and Nanjing.[7] When he was a child, a fortune teller said that he could not live to be 13 years old unless he became a monk. So when he was 6 years old, his parents sent him to Fazang Temple (法藏寺) in Shanghai, where he received ordination as a monk under Master Xingci (兴慈法师).[8] And he got the dharma name "Chengpei" (乘培).[8]

In 1951, You joined the Nanjing Song and Dance Troupe after high school. You entered Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1952, majoring in acting.[9]

Career

After graduating in 1956 he was assigned to the National Theatre Company of China as an actor.

You joined the Chinese Dramatists Association in 1980.

In 1984, You performed a famous pantomime named Shower (淋浴) in the annual CCTV New Year's Gala.[10]

You first rose to prominence in 1986 for playing Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong.[11] The series reached number one in the ratings when it aired in China.[12][13]

In 2009, You had a minor role as Tang Pangzi in The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman, which starred Masanobu Andō as Yaba.

You participated in many films, such as Reign of Assassins, The University Days of a Dog, and Painted Skin: The Resurrection.

In 1994, You founded the Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural Co., Ltd.

On July 28, 2009, You became a monk at the Great Light Temple, in Suifenhe, Heilongjiang.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year	English title	Chinese title	Role	Notes
1984		“下次开船”港游记	Yang Tieren
1988	A Magic Doctor in Suzhou	姑苏一怪	Ye Tianshi
1995	Fake Emperor	冒牌皇帝
2009	The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman	刀剑笑	Tang Pangzi
	Ji Gong	济公3之古刹风云	Ji Gong
	Ji Gong	济公3之茶亦有道	Ji Gong
	Reign of Assassins	剑雨	Master Monk Xingchi
2010	The University Days of a Dog	一只狗的大学时光	Grandpa
2011	Lee's Adventures	李献计历险记	Li Xianji
	Deadly flash play	致命闪玩	A gentleman	guest
2012	Cheer Up Mr Wan	老万加油	Laowan's boss
	Painted Skin: The Resurrection	画皮2	Master
2013	Blockbuster	大片	A patient
	The Fox Lover	白狐	Master Shaye
	The Wrath Of Vajra	金刚王	Master Yuanzu

Television

Year	English title	Chinese title	Role	Notes
1985	Ji Gong	济公	Ji Gong
1998		清明酒家	Private adviser
	The Story of Liaofan	了凡的故事	Master Yunguhui
		游先生哑然一笑
2004	Not Without You	不能没有你
	Lotus Lantern	宝莲灯	Daode Tianzun
2011	New Era of the Police	新时代警察	An old overseas Chinese

Awards

Year	Work	Award	Result	Notes
1986	Ji Gong	Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor	Won

References

1. "You Benchang, Live Ji Gong". CRI. 2009-04-15.
2. 85版"济公"评陈浩民版济公：27年过去济公变潮了. xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2012-08-02.
3. 陈浩民版济公遭批 游本昌：只要惩恶扬善就行. 163.com (in Chinese). 2012-07-31.
4. "济公"游本昌：我的人生座右铭——无我利他. people.com.cn (in Chinese). 2014-01-15.
5. 八旬游本昌亲自看佩斯话剧 不少人认出"济公". xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2013-12-31.
6. 80岁游本昌晒台湾游玩照. 163.com (in Chinese). 2014-01-09.
7. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 5.
8. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 6.
9. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 7.
10. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 22.
11. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 31.
12. 鲁豫有约：《济公》热播 上海犯罪率降低. iFeng (in Chinese). 2013-12-09.
13. 游本昌：济公火了我得罪了一批人 一闲就是20年. CNTV (in Chinese). 2010-11-18.
14. 著名表演艺术家游本昌剃度出家 感受短期寺院生活(图). fjnet.com (in Chinese). 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2010-11-18.

Bibliography

• Xu Jinhang (2018). 梦想永远不会太晚，“济公”游本昌的智慧人生 [It's Never Too Late To Dream, "Ji Gong" You Benchang's Intelligent Life] (in Chinese). Beijing: People's Daily Press. ISBN 978-7-5115-5390-4.

External links

• You Benchang on Sina Weibo (in Chinese)