Zheng Zhegu
Actor
- Born
- January 1, 1880 · Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China
- Died
- April 14, 1925 (age 45)
Zheng Zhegu was one of the earliest film actors in China. He had graduated from Jiangnan Suiying School. In 1911 he began to engage in new drama performances. In 1914, he joined the New Play Comrade Association and performed on the stage. In 1922, he founded the Star Film Company with Zheng Zhengqiu, Zhou Jianyun, etc., and served as the educational director of the Star Film School. Zheng once served as assistant teacher in the Yaofeng Opera Museum, and participated in the establishment of Xinmin Library as the general manager.
Known for
Acting7
- 1924My Dear Brother
- 1924Love and Vanity
- 1924The Death of Yuli
- 1924The Poor Children
- 1923An Orphan Rescues His Grandpa
- 1922Romance of a Fruit Peddler as Cheng the Fruit Seller
- 1922The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai