Lan Tianye (; 3 May 1927 – 8 June 2022) was a Chinese actor and painter. Lan was noted for his roles as Jiang Ziya in the television series The Investiture of the Gods.
Life Early life Lan was born Wang Runsen () in Raoyang County, Hebei (then Zhili) on 3 May 1927.
Acting career Wang became a drama actor in 1944. Wang graduated from National Beiping Art School (). He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on 23 September 1945. In 1948, during the Chinese Civil War, Wang relocated to CCP-controlled areas, and changed his name to Lan Tianye.
Lan entered the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1952.
In 1962, Lan learned Chinese painting from Li Kuchan and Xu Linlu.
During the Cultural Revolution, Lan paused acting.
Lan made his TV series debut in The Last Emperor (1983), playing Zaifeng, Prince Chun, alongside Chen Daoming and Zhu Lin.
Lan first rose to prominence in 1990 for playing Jiang Ziya in the epic fantasy television series The Investiture of the Gods, adapted from Xu Zhonglin's classical novel of the same title. The series reached number one in the ratings when it aired in China.
In August 1996, Lan held a personal exhibition in Fukuoka, Japan.
In 2003, at the age of 76, Lan had a supporting role in The Proof Of Memories, a historical television series starring Yihong Duan, Bae Soo-bin and Li Guangjie.
On 9 November 2013, Lan won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th China Drama Festival.
Death On 8 June 2022, Lan died from pancreatic cancer in Beijing, at the age of 95.
Personal life In 1954 Lan married Di Xin (; 1927 – 17 November 2018), who was a dramatic actress.
Filmography
Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Tea House Qin Zhongyi Cai Wenji Dong Si Wang Zhaojun Hu Hanye Beijing People Zeng Wenqing 1994 1996 Offspring of Concubine Yang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
Television Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 1984 The Last Emperor Zaifeng, Prince Chun 1985 Plainclothes Police Mengmeng's father 1986 Yan Yifu 1990 The Investiture of the Gods Jiang Ziya Hope Wang Zitao 1992 Chinese Businessman guest 1993 Wuyijun 1996 Family Affection guest 1997 A Revelation of Official Circles Hua Zhongtang 2000 Xi Renfu 2003 The Proof Of Memories Xiao Hansheng
Awards 13th China Drama Festival - Lifetime Achievement Award (2013) July 1 Medal (2021)
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