Wang Rong(Actor)
Wang Rong (Wang Rong, born December 6, 1941), originally named Wang Zhanrong, was born in Jiangsu and raised in Taiwan. He is a well-known actor.
Biography
Wang Rong was born in Jiangsu in 1941 and moved to Taiwan with his family in 1949. He graduated from the Department of Drama at the National Taiwan Academy of Arts. He initially worked behind the scenes at a television station before transitioning to the film industry.[1]
In 1964, he joined Central Motion Picture Corporation and starred in his first film "The Sound of War Drums". He rose to fame for his role as the second son of the Zhou family in the adaptation of Chiung Yao's novel "Four Loves". In 1971, he won the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Deep Garden". He co-founded the Giant Company with Ting Shan-hsi and Jimmy Wang Yu, producing films like "Girls of the Night".
In 1973, he went to the United States for further studies, directing and acting in films such as "Colorful New York Streets". In 1979, under the name Wang Zhanrong, he directed "The Old Master" starring Yu Jim-yuen. He later signed with Shaw Brothers as a regular actor, appearing in various films from 1973 onward.
Since the late 1980s, he briefly developed his career in Hong Kong and Taiwanese television. He is now retired from acting.
Television Dramas
Acting Roles
Asia Television
- 1994 – The Blood-Stained Banner of Righteousness – Role: Prince of Xiangyang
- 1995 – Justice Bao: A Hero’s Integrity – Role: Pang Hong
- 1995 – Justice Bao: Love and Revenge Reborn – Role: Long Zuchang
- 1995 – Justice Bao: Iron Hill Tomb – Role: Ge Dengyun
- 1997 – The Pride of Chao Zhou – Role: Jiang Shaonan
- 1998 – Come from Guangzhou – Role: Feng Shaotang
Filmography
As Director
- 1974 – The Wandering Generation
- 1975 – Colorful New York Streets
- 1979 – The Old Master
As Producer
- 1972 – Girls of the Night
- 1987 – The Seductress
- 1988 – Classmate Party
- 1991 – Queen's High
- 1992 – Deadend of Besiegers
As Planner
- 1984 – The Little Cute Fellow
As Actor
1960s
- 1965 – The Sound of War Drums
- 1965 – Endless Love
- 1965 – Four Loves
- 1965 – The Silent Wife
- 1965 – Mistress
- 1966 – Freezing Point
- 1966 – Reclaim Our Rivers and Mountains
- 1967 – The Years of Joy and Sorrow
- 1967 – The Road
- 1967 – Lonely Seventeen
- 1968 – Temptation
- 1968 – Fight for the Agreement
- 1968 – Escort
- 1969 – The Avenger
- 1969 – The Absurd Brave
- 1969 – Lady Nine Flower
- 1969 – The Whirlwind Knight
- 1969 – The Gallant Knights
- 1969 – The Golden Sabre
- 1969 – The Bride & I
- 1969 – Love Is Your Name
- 1969 – The Husband and the Pussycat
1970s
- 1970 – Someone Else's Husband
- 1970 – Stardust
- 1970 – Beautiful Dreamer
- 1970 – The Ripening Grape
- 1970 – Don't Leave Me Alone
- 1970 – The Fairy Fox and Ghost
- 1970 – What Now My Love
- 1970 – Home Sweet Home
- 1970 – Hate Me Not
- 1970 – Million Dollar Bride
- 1970 – The Wandering Generation – Role: Jing Shiping
- 1970 – Hsueh-Kang Crashed the Flower Lantern Fair
- 1971 – Goodbye, My Love
- 1971 – The Sword
- 1971 – House of Tears
- 1971 – Life with Mother
- 1971 – The Fake Tycoon
- 1971 – He Heals and Kills
- 1971 – The Extreme Enemy
- 1971 – Five Plus Five
- 1971 – Deep Garden – You Don't Tell Him
- 1971 – Struggle Karate
- 1971 – When Will It Rotate – Role: Qian Murong
- 1972 – Dragon Fist
- 1972 – X-Mania
- 1972 – I Live for You
- 1972 – My Lover
- 1972 – A Kiss to Remember
- 1972 – Girls of the Night
- 1972 – Operation White Shirt
- 1973 – Love for Sale
- 1973 – Haze in the Sunset
- 1973 – The Queen Bee
- 1973 – The Trap of Love
- 1973 – The Flying Man of Ma Lan
- 1973 – Imperial Tomb Raiders
- 1974 – The Wandering Generation
- 1974 – Women of Desire
- 1975 – Well of Doom
- 1978 – Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre – Role: Yang Xiao
- 1978 – Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II – Role: Yang Xiao
- 1979 – The Proud Twins – Role: Yan Nantian
- 1979 – Full Moon Scimitar
- 1979 – Invincible Enforcer
1980s
- 1980 – Hex
- 1980 – The Convict Killer
- 1980 – Bat Without Wings
- 1981 – The Emperor and His Brother
- 1981 – Corpse
- 1981 – The Duel of the Century
- 1982 – The Spirit of the Sword
- 1981 – Black Lizard – Role: Ding He
- 1982 – Godfather of Canton – Role: Zheng Zhicheng
- 1982 – The 82 Tenants
- 1983 – Portrait in Crystal
- 1983 – Bastard Swordsman – Role: Qingsong
- 1983 – The Supreme Swordsman
- 1983 – Men From the Gutter
- 1983 – Usurpers of Emperor's Power – Role: Zhao Kuangyin
- 1983 – Seeding of a Ghost – Role: Dr. Wang
- 1988 – Classmate Party
- 1989 – Spirit Love
- 1991 – Queen's High
- 1991 – The Good, the Bad and the Bandit
- 1994 – Horror Hours
References
- Ng Ho. "Shaw Brothers Series: Man's True Colors". Hong Kong: Joint Publishing (HK), 2005. ISBN 962-04-2376-3