{{short description|Chinese actor (born 1933)}} {{family name hatnote|You|lang=Chinese}} {{Infobox person | image = | image_size = | caption = | name = You Benchang | native_name = {{nobold|游本昌}} | native_name_lang = zh | birth_name = | other_names = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1933|9|16|df=y}} | birth_place = Taizhou, Jiangsu, Republic of China | death_date = <!-- {{death date and age|}} --> | death_place = | death_cause = | alma_mater = Shanghai Theatre Academy | occupation = Actor | years_active = 1959–present | organization = | agent = Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural co., ltd | known_for = | notable_works = ''Ji Gong'' | political_party = CCP (since 2025) | spouse = <!-- {{marriage||}} --> | partner = | children = | parents = Ye Yusheng (father) | relatives = | awards = {{Awards|award=Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor |year=1986 |title=Ji Gong }} | signature = | signature_alt = | signature_size = }}
'''You Benchang''' ({{lang-zh|c=游本昌|p=Yóu Běnchāng}}; born 16 September 1933) is a Chinese actor. You is known for his roles as Ji Gong in the television series ''Ji Gong'', which earned him a Best Actor Award at the 4th Golden Eagle Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.cri.cn/4406/2009/04/15/2062s474907.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721062235/http://english.cri.cn/4406/2009/04/15/2062s474907.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 21, 2010 |title= You Benchang, Live Ji Gong|date=2009-04-15 |work=CRI}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2012-08/02/c_123516002.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408213055/http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2012-08/02/c_123516002.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 8, 2014 |script-title=zh:85版"济公"评陈浩民版济公：27年过去济公变潮了 |date=2012-08-02 |work=xinhuanet.com|language=zh}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ent.163.com/12/0731/08/87NQ4OJ400031GVS.html |script-title=zh:陈浩民版济公遭批 游本昌：只要惩恶扬善就行 |date=2012-07-31 |work=163.com |language=zh}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ccn.people.com.cn/n/2014/0115/c366510-24122834.html|script-title=zh:"济公"游本昌：我的人生座右铭——无我利他|date=2014-01-15|work=people.com.cn|language=zh|access-date=2014-03-20|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210905/http://ccn.people.com.cn/n/2014/0115/c366510-24122834.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/yzyd/overseas/20131231/c_118785653.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408213052/http://news.xinhuanet.com/yzyd/overseas/20131231/c_118785653.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 8, 2014 |script-title=zh:八旬游本昌亲自看佩斯话剧 不少人认出"济公" |date=2013-12-31 |work=xinhuanet.com|language=zh}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ent.163.com/14/0109/14/9I5E6QC600032DGD.html |script-title=zh:80岁游本昌晒台湾游玩照 |date=2014-01-09|work=163.com|language=zh}}</ref>
==Early life and education== You was born in Taizhou, Jiangsu on 16 September 1933, and primarily studied in Shanghai and Nanjing.{{sfnb|Xu Jinhang|2018|p=5}} When he was a child, a fortune teller said that he could not live to be 13 years old unless he became a monk. So when he was 6 years old, his parents sent him to Fazang Temple ({{lang|zh-Hans-CN|法藏寺}}) in Shanghai, where he received ordination as a monk under Master Xingci ({{lang|zh-Hans-CN|兴慈法师}}).{{sfnb|Xu Jinhang|2018|p=6}} And he got the dharma name "Chengpei" ({{lang|zh-Hans-CN|乘培}}).{{sfnb|Xu Jinhang|2018|p=6}}
In 1951, You joined the Nanjing Song and Dance Troupe after high school. You entered Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1952, majoring in acting.{{sfnb|Xu Jinhang|2018|p=7}}
==Career== After graduating in 1956 he was assigned to the National Theatre Company of China as an actor.
You joined the Chinese Dramatists Association in 1980.
In 1984, You performed a famous pantomime named ''Shower'' ({{lang|zh-Hans-CN|淋浴}}) in the annual CCTV New Year's Gala.{{sfnb|Xu Jinhang|2018|p=22}}
You first rose to prominence in 1986 for playing Ji Gong in the television series ''Ji Gong''.{{sfnb|Xu Jinhang|2018|p=31}} The series reached number one in the ratings when it aired in China.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fo.ifeng.com/yingyin/fojiaotv/detail_2013_12/09/31912801_0.shtml |script-title=zh:鲁豫有约：《济公》热播 上海犯罪率降低 |date=2013-12-09|work=iFeng|language=zh}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.cntv.cn/20101118/100130.shtml|script-title=zh:游本昌：济公火了我得罪了一批人 一闲就是20年|date=2010-11-18|work=CNTV|language=zh|access-date=2014-03-20|archive-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605115830/http://ent.cntv.cn/20101118/100130.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2009, You had a minor role as Tang Pangzi in ''The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman'', which starred Masanobu Andō as Yaba.
You participated in many films, such as ''Reign of Assassins'', ''The University Days of a Dog'', and ''Painted Skin: The Resurrection''.
In 1994, You founded the Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural Co., Ltd.
On 28 July 2009, You became a monk at the Great Light Temple, in Suifenhe, Heilongjiang.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.fjnet.com/shxx/tj/200909/t20090902_133874.htm|script-title=zh:著名表演艺术家游本昌剃度出家 感受短期寺院生活(图)|work=fjnet.com|date=2009-09-02|access-date=2010-11-18|language=zh|archive-date=2018-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328231035/http://news.fjnet.com/shxx/tj/200909/t20090902_133874.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2021, he made a guest appearance as a Buddhist monk on the comedy film ''Lie Detector''.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Zhouhui Xiaowan ({{lang|zh|周慧晓婉}})|url=https://www.163.com/dy/article/GHCJG8JB0512D3VJ.html |script-title=zh:马丽主演电影《测谎人》票房破千万，“济公”游本昌回归成亮点 |work=Beijing News |date=14 August 2021 |access-date=14 November 2021 |language=zh}}</ref>
In 2023, Director Wong Kar-wai choose You for the part of ''Blossoms Shanghai'', which enjoyed great popularity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wong Kar-wai Sets 'Blossoms Shanghai' as His First TV Series |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/asia/wong-kar-wai-blossoms-shanghai-first-tv-series-1234723195/ |website=Variety |date=2020-08-02 |access-date=2025-01-09 |archive-date=2023-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223043607/https://variety.com/2020/tv/asia/wong-kar-wai-blossoms-shanghai-first-tv-series-1234723195/ |url-status=live }}</ref> You was praised for his performance as Ye Shu, A bao (Hu Ge)'s guide, mentor, and partner.<ref name="scmp">{{cite news |last=Lu |first=Fran |date=30 January 2024 |title=China TV sensation Blossoms Shanghai sparks renewed interest in local dialects |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3248889/blockbuster-china-tv-series-blossoms-shanghai-reignites-passion-mainland-dialects-while-being |work=South China Morning Post |language=en |ref=12 February 2024 |access-date=9 January 2025 |archive-date=7 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207182611/https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3248889/blockbuster-china-tv-series-blossoms-shanghai-reignites-passion-mainland-dialects-while-being |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Filmography==
===Film=== {|class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! English title !! Chinese title !! Role !! Notes |- | 1984 || || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|下次开船 港游记}} || Yang Tieren || |- | 1988 || ''A Magic Doctor in Suzhou'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|姑苏一怪}} || Ye Tianshi || |- | 1995 || ''Fake Emperor'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|冒牌皇帝}} || Li Hongzhang || |- |rowspan="4" | 2009 || ''The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|刀剑笑}} || Tang Pangzi || |- | ''Ji Gong'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|济公3之古刹风云}} || Ji Gong || |- | ''Ji Gong'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|济公3之茶亦有道}} || Ji Gong || |- | ''Reign of Assassins'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|剑雨}} || Master Monk Xingchi || |- | 2010 || ''The University Days of a Dog'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|一只狗的大学时光}} || Grandpa || |- |rowspan="2" | 2011 || ''Lee's Adventures'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|李献计历险记}} || Li Xianji || |- | ''Deadly flash play'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|致命闪玩}} || A gentleman || guest |- |rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''Cheer Up Mr Wan'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|老万加油}} || Laowan's boss || |- | ''Painted Skin: The Resurrection'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|画皮2}} || Master || |- |rowspan="3" | 2013 || ''Blockbuster'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|大片}} || A patient || |- | ''The Fox Lover'' ||{{lang|zh-Hans-CN|白狐}} || Master Shaye || |- | ''The Wrath Of Vajra'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|金刚王}} || Master Yuanzu || |- | 2021 || ''Lie Detector'' || {{lang|zh|测谎人}} || Buddhist monk || |}
===Television=== {|class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! English title !! Chinese title !! Role !! Notes |- | 1985 || ''Ji Gong'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|济公}} || Ji Gong || |- |rowspan="3" | 1998 || || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|清明酒家}} || Private adviser || |- | ''The Story of Liaofan'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|了凡的故事}} || Master Yunguhui || |- | || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|游先生哑然一笑}} || || |- |rowspan="2" | 2004 || ''Not Without You'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|不能没有你}} || || |- | ''Lotus Lantern'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|宝莲灯}} || Daode Tianzun || |- | 2011 || ''New Era of the Police '' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|新时代警察}} || An old overseas Chinese |- |rowspan="2" | 2022 || ''Thank you Doctor'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|谢谢你医生}} || || |- || ''The Blood of Youth'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|少年歌行}} || Wang You || |- | 2023 || ''Blossoms Shanghai'' || {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|繁花}} || Uncle Ye, or Yeshu (Yaso in Shanghainese) |}
==Awards== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Work !! Award !! Result !! Notes |- | 1986 || ''Ji Gong'' || Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor || {{Won}} || |- |rowspan="2" | 2024 || || 2nd China TV Drama Annual Ceremony – Lifetime Achievement Artist || {{Won}} || <ref>{{cite news |url=https://finance.sina.com.cn/wm/2024-02-11/doc-inahsrwy0544309.shtml?cre=tianyi&mod=pcent&loc=12&r=0&rfunc=0&tj=cxvertical_pc_ent&tr=12 |script-title=zh:资深男演员获奖！一段话让全场泪目 |work=sina.com.cn |date=11 February 2024 |access-date=2 January 2025 |language=zh}}</ref> |- | || 32nd China TV Golden Eagle Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award || {{Won}} || <ref>{{cite news |author1=Zu Weiwei ({{lang|zh|祖薇薇}}) |url=https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20241020A079D000 |script-title=zh:上图啦！第32届金鹰奖完整获奖名单 |work=qq.com |date=20 October 2024 |access-date=2 January 2025 |language=zh}}</ref> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
===Bibliography=== * {{cite book |language=zh|author1=Xu Jinhang |script-title=zh:梦想永远不会太晚，“济公”游本昌的智慧人生 |trans-title=It's Never Too Late To Dream, "Ji Gong" You Benchang's Intelligent Life |year=2018 |publisher=People's Daily Press |location=Beijing |isbn=978-7-5115-5390-4}}
==External links== *{{Sinaweibo|benchangyou}}
{{Golden Eagle Award (China) Best Actor}} {{Authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:You, Benchang}} Category:1933 births Category:People from Taizhou, Jiangsu Category:Shanghai Theatre Academy alumni Category:Male actors from Jiangsu Category:Living people Category:Chinese male television actors Category:Chinese male film actors