Founded in 1952, Beijing People's Art Theater, about 20 minutes' walk from the bustling pedestrian shopping street of Wangfujing, is considered the flag bearer of Chinese drama.
The world s a stage for veteran actor By CHEN NAN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2021-07-15 09:15 Share CLOSE Lan Tianye (front) takes a curtain call with colleagues after performing in the Beijing People s Art Theater s drama Family on Oct 16 last year in Beijing. SHI CHUNYANG/XINHUA
As an actor and director, he is a household name in China. His career spans seven decades and even now, age 94, he remains active in the theater, leaving many in awe of his longevity.
Lan Tianye, who is known for his many roles in movies and TV dramas as well as theater, joined the Communist Party of China on Sept 23, 1945.
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