Gong HanLin (simplified Chinese: 巩汉林; traditional Chinese: 鞏漢林; pinyin: Gǒng Hànlín; born 20 October 1957) is a Chinese actor and xiangsheng performer and sketch comedy performer.
Gong is notable for performing sketch comedy in CCTV New Year's Gala since 1990.
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Biography
Gong was born in Shenyang, Liaoning on October 20, 1957, to actor parents.
After graduating from Shenyang Normal University he was assigned to Shenyang Troupe, he studied xiangsheng under Tang Jiezhong (唐杰忠).
Gong started to perform xiangsheng and sketch comedy in 1986.
He frequently performed on stage with the famous Zhao Lirong prior to her death.
Personal life
Gong married Jin Zhu (金珠), who is also a Chinese actress.
Works
Awards
Sparkling Fox (《火狐》) - 44th Berlin International Film Festival - Honourable Mention
