Cao Cuifen
Biography
Cao Cuifen is a Chinese actress born in Shanghai, China. Her birth date is recorded in available sources as either April 6, 1944, or April 15, 1944. She is best known for her performance in the film Raise the Red Lantern, and she has also been noted for her work in Shi Lian 33 Tian. Her professional stage name is written in Chinese characters as 曹翠芬. Active in acting for both film and television, she holds thirty-nine known credits in the database.
Career overview
Cao Cuifen is a Chinese actress born in Shanghai, China. Her career includes thirty-nine known credits in the film and television industry, establishing her presence as a recognized performer in Chinese cinema.
She is best known for her performance in the film Raise the Red Lantern. Additionally, her filmography includes work in other cinematic projects such as Shi Lian 33 Tian, contributing to her recognition across various acting credits listed within movie database records.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
39 titles- If I Were You (2026)
- The Journey of Legend (2025) as Old Madam Wu
- Hilarious Family 2 (2025) as Wei Junyi
- Back to the South (2024) as Grandma
- Decoded (2024) as 老年容必瑜
- In Later Years (2023) as Mrs. Ni
- South Wind Knows (2023) as Zhu Jiu's Grandma
- Never Grow Old (2022) as Grandma Chen
- Rebirth For You (2021) as Grand Empress Dowager
- Shi Cha Hai (2020)
- Joy of Life (2019) as Madam Fan
- The Story of Ming Lan (2018) as Old Madame Sheng
- 女村长 (2016)
- If By Life You Were Deceived (2013) as 杨外婆
- Happiness Comes Knocking (2011) as 钱淑华
- Love is Not Blind (2011) as Aunt Zhang
- Bu Ru Tiao Wu (2010)
- Dwelling Narrowness (2009) as 海藻母
- Six Sisters in the War (2009) as Mother-in-law
- 爱你所以离开你 (2008)
- Life Companion (2007) as Lin Zhihua
- Seven Nights (2005)
- 台湾海峡 (2003) as 惠云
- 平安是福 (2002)
- 黑色风景里的女人 (2000)
- The Heroine of the Yangs (1998)
- The Heroine of the Yangs (II) (1998)
- The Heroine of the Yangs (I) (1998) as 佘太君
- Orphan Tears (1995) as 耿二女
- 承诺 (1995) as 黄芝华
- Chatterbox (1993)
- Raise the Red Lantern (1991) as Zhuoyun
- One Family in Shanghai (1991)
- 生财有道 (1984) as 竹英
- 虹 (1982) as 阿唐母
- The Young Teacher (1980) as Gao Ying
- Three Black Triangles (1977)
- Niu jiao shi (1976) as 秀珍
- From Victory To Victory (1974)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cao Cuifen best known for?
Cao Cuifen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Final Days (1989), Joy of Life (2019), The Story of Ming Lan (2018), Black Mask (1996).
When and where was Cao Cuifen born?
Cao Cuifen was born on April 15, 1944 in Shanghai, China.
How many credits does Cao Cuifen have?
Cao Cuifen has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is Cao Cuifen's background in cinema and television?
Cao Cuifen is a Chinese actress born in Shanghai, China. Her birth date is recorded in available sources as either April 6, 1944, or April 15, 1944. She is best known for her performance in the film Raise the Red Lantern, and she has also been noted for her work in Shi Lian 33 Tian. Her professional stage name is writt...
Cao Cuifen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Joy of Life (2019) as Madam Fan — aged about 75
- Raise the Red Lantern (1991) as Zhuoyun — aged about 47
- The Story of Ming Lan (2018) as Old Madame Sheng — aged about 74
- The Journey of Legend (2025) as Old Madam Wu — aged about 81
- The Heroine of the Yangs (1998) — aged about 54
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