Lan Tianye (Chinese: 蓝天野; 3 May 1927 – 8 June 2022) was a Chinese actor and painter.[2][3][4][5] Lan was noted for his roles as Jiang Ziya in the television series The Investiture of the Gods.[6][7]
Lan Tianye | |||||||
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蓝天野 | |||||||
 Lan in 2019 | |||||||
| Born | Wang Runsen (王润森) Wang Huang (王皇) 3 May 1927 | ||||||
| Died | 8 June 2022 (aged 95) Beijing, China | ||||||
| Alma mater | National Beiping Art School | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actor, painter | ||||||
| Years active | 1984–2004 | ||||||
| Notable work | The Investiture of the Gods | ||||||
| Political party | Communist Party of China | ||||||
| Movement | Cultural Revolution[1] | ||||||
| Spouse | Di Xin (m. 1954; died 2018) | ||||||
| Awards | 13th China Drama Festival - Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 July 1 Medal 2021 | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 藍天野 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 蓝天野 | ||||||
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| Wang Runsen | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 王潤森 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 王润森 | ||||||
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| Wang Huang | |||||||
| Chinese | 王皇 | ||||||
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Life
Early life
Lan was born Wang Runsen (Chinese: 王润森) 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 (国立北平艺术专科学校).[8] He joined the Communist Party of China on 23 September 1945.[9] In 1948, during the Chinese Civil War, Wang defected to liberated areas, and changed his name to Lan Tianye.[8]
Lan entered the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1952.[8][10]
In 1962, Lan learned Chinese painting from Li Kuchan and Xu Linlu.[8][11]
During the Cultural Revolution, Lan paused acting.[1]
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.[12]
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.[13][14][15]
Death
On 8 June 2022, Lan died from pancreatic cancer in Beijing, at the age of 95.[16]
Personal life
In 1954 Lan married Di Xin (Chinese: 狄辛; 1927 – 17 November 2018), who was a dramatic actress.[17]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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| Tea House | 茶馆 | Qin Zhongyi | ||
| Cai Wenji | 蔡文姬 | Dong Si | ||
| Wang Zhaojun | 王昭君 | Hu Hanye | ||
| Beijing People | 北京人 | Zeng Wenqing | ||
| 1994 | 寡妇十日谈 | |||
| 1996 | Offspring of Concubine Yang | 杨贵妃后传 | Emperor Xuanzong of Tang |
Television
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | The Last Emperor | 末代皇帝 | Zaifeng, Prince Chun | |
| 1985 | Plainclothes Police | 便衣警察 | Mengmeng's father | |
| 1986 | 追捕贼王 | Yan Yifu | ||
| 1990 | The Investiture of the Gods | 封神榜 | Jiang Ziya | |
| Hope | 渴望 | Wang Zitao | ||
| 1992 | Chinese Businessman | 中国商人 | guest | |
| 1993 | 武夷仙凡界 | Wuyijun | ||
| 1996 | Family Affection | 亲情 | guest | |
| 1997 | A Revelation of Official Circles | 官场现形记 | Hua Zhongtang | |
| 2000 | 月落长江 | Xi Renfu | ||
| 2003 | The Proof Of Memories | 记忆的证明 | Xiao Hansheng |
Awards
- 13th China Drama Festival - Lifetime Achievement Award (2013)
- July 1 Medal (2021)