Xu Haofeng
Biography
Xu Haofeng was born in Beijing, China. He began learning Xingyiquan, a major style of Chinese martial arts, in 1987. Xu then studied fine arts for five years before attending the Department of Film Directing in Beijing Film Academy, graduating in 1997. He spent eight years studying Taoism and the history of martial arts from two elderly masters. Xu's publication "Shiqu de wulin" (In Search of the Lost Martial Arts World) gained nationwide attention in 2006. He has written novels and non-fiction about the martial arts sphere in the Republic of China. Xu is known for his writing and has 14 known credits.
Career overview
Xu Haofeng was born in Beijing in 1973. He began studying Xingyiquan, a major style of Chinese martial arts, in 1987. After five years of studying fine arts, Xu attended the Department of Film Directing in Beijing Film Academy and graduated in 1997.
Following his graduation, Xu spent eight years studying Taoism and the history of martial arts from two eighty-year-old masters. This period of study laid the groundwork for his future writing career. In 2006, Xu's publication "Shiqu de wulin" (In Search of the Lost Martial Arts World) received nationwide attention in China. He continued to write novels and non-fiction about the martial arts sphere in the Republic of China.
Xu Haofeng is a prolific writer with 14 known credits to his name. His writing often explores the ecology of the martial arts world. In 2023, Xu collaborated with his brother Xu Jungfeng on the film "100 Yards," a Chinese action drama film that Xu wrote and co-directed with his brother.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- 100 Yards (2024) Screenplay
- 100 Yards (2024) Director
- 枪缨润物 (2021) as Self
- The Hidden Sword (2017) Director
- The Hidden Sword (2017) Novel
- The Hidden Sword (2017) Editor
- The Hidden Sword (2017) Screenplay
- 挟刀揉手 (2017) as 自己
- Thirteen Talks (2016)
- Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015) Story
- The Final Master (2015) Writer
- The Final Master (2015) Director
- The Final Master (2015) Editor
- The Great Protector (2014) Writer
- Judge Archer (2014) Director
- Judge Archer (2014) Writer
- The Grandmaster (2013) Screenplay
- The Sword Identity (2012) Director
- The Sword Identity (2012) Writer
- Weed (2006)
- The Weary Poet Director
- The Weary Poet Screenplay
- Decent Things Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Xu Haofeng best known for?
Xu Haofeng is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 100 Yards (2024), 100 Yards (2024), A New Love in Tokyo (1994), The Final Master (2015).
When and where was Xu Haofeng born?
Xu Haofeng was born on March 16, 1973 in Beijing, China.
How many credits does Xu Haofeng have?
Xu Haofeng has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2024.
What is Xu Haofeng's background in cinema and television?
Xu Haofeng was born in Beijing, China. He began learning Xingyiquan, a major style of Chinese martial arts, in 1987. Xu then studied fine arts for five years before attending the Department of Film Directing in Beijing Film Academy, graduating in 1997. He spent eight years studying Taoism and the history of martial art...
Xu Haofeng by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Thirteen Talks (2016) — aged about 43
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