Cui Wei
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 14, 1912 in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
- Died
- February 7, 1979
- Active Years
- 1937–2010 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Cui Wei, born Cui Jingwen on October 14, 1912, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, was a Chinese film director and actor with twenty-two known credits. Born into a poor peasant family, he began working at age twelve and attended a school in Qingdao with the help of a relative before being expelled for Communist political activities. In 1930, after briefly studying scriptwriting at Shandong Provincial Experimental Theatre, he organized the Seagull Theatrical Troupe and wrote stage play scripts. In 1932, he joined the League of Left-Wing Dramatists. As an actor, he won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor in 1962 for his role as Zhu Laogong in the film Keep Red Flag Flying. Cui Wei died on February 7, 1979, at the age of sixty-six.
Career overview
Cui Wei was born Cui Jingwen on October 14, 1912, into a poor peasant family. He began working at the age of twelve and was able to attend a school in Qingdao with the help of a relative, though he was later expelled for his Communist political activities. In 1930, after briefly studying scriptwriting at the Shandong Provincial Experimental Theatre, he organized the Seagull Theatrical Troupe and wrote stage play scripts. He subsequently joined the League of Left-Wing Dramatists in 1932 and traveled to the east and north.
As a Chinese film director and actor, Cui Wei established a recognized career in the film industry, accumulating known credits in directing. His work in the medium is associated with his performance as Zhu Laogong in the 1960 film Keep Red Flag Flying. For this role, he won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor in 1962.
Cui Wei passed away on February 7, 1979, at the age of sixty-six. Throughout his life and career, he transitioned from early theatrical work and scriptwriting to notable contributions in Chinese cinema as both a performer and a director.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- Old Man (2010) Director
- 风雨里程 (1978) Director
- Shan hua (1976) Director
- Red Rain (1975) Director
- Ping yuan zuo zhan (1974) Director
- Safflower of Tianshan (1964) Director
- Zhang Ga the Soldier Boy (1963) Director
- 穆桂英大战洪州 (1963) Director
- Wild Boar Forest (1962) Director
- Keep the Red Flag Flying (1960) as Zhu Laogong
- Yang Female Warriors (1960) Director
- Dream in the Garden (1960) Production Designer
- Wind from the East (1959) as city committee secretary
- Song of Youth (1959) Director
- New Story of an Old Soldier (1959) as Farm head Zhan
- 穆桂英挂帅 (1958) Writer
- Soul of the Sea (1958) as Erpeng Dou
- 黄花岭 (1956) as 李洪奎
- Song Jing Shi (1955) as Jingshi Song
- Crossroads (1937)
- Mountain Flower Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cui Wei best known for?
Cui Wei is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shan hua (1976), Zhang Ga the Soldier Boy (1963), Wind from the East (1959), Song of Youth (1959).
When and where was Cui Wei born?
Cui Wei was born on October 14, 1912 in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. They passed away on February 7, 1979.
How many credits does Cui Wei have?
Cui Wei has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2010.
What is Cui Wei's background in cinema and television?
Cui Wei, born Cui Jingwen on October 14, 1912, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, was a Chinese film director and actor with twenty-two known credits. Born into a poor peasant family, he began working at age twelve and attended a school in Qingdao with the help of a relative before being expelled for Communist polit...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Wind from the East (1959) as city committee secretary — aged about 46
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