Deemed as one of the best actors in China, Sun Hong-Lei first started
out as a band lead singer, performing in pubs back in his hometown,
Harbin. After graduating from The Central Academy of Drama, Sun first
acted in various stage dramas. His outstanding performances landed him
his breakthrough role in his first TV drama, Yongbu Mingmu, where he
successfully portrayed an assassin. He then went on to star in
internationally acclaimed director Zhang Yimou's The Road Home. His
versatility and ability of "disappearing" into his roles has earned
him various best actor awards.
Sun Hong-Lei recently appeared in the critically acclaimed Zhou Yu's
Train (released by Sony Pictures Classics), starring opposite famed
Chinese actress, Gong Li.
Crime Crackdown(2021)as Li Chengyang
New World(2020)as Jin Hai
Liu xue sheng(2019)as Father
Game of Hunting(2017)as Liu Liangti
Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan(2007)
Di qiu chao xin xian(2025)as Self
Go Fighting(2015)as Self, Honglei Sun
Back to Field(2017)as Self
