Huang Lei

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

24Total Films

7.9 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 6, 1971

Birth Place: Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Huang Lei reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Huang Lei's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Huang Lei remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Farewell My Concubine, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Huang Lei Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Huang Lei's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9

Farewell My Concubine (1993) movie poster

★7.9

Farewell My Concubine: In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friends

Farewell My Concubine

1993•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

McDull: Me & My Mum: As a child, Bobby Mak was known as Mcdull. Although Mcdull wasn‘t the sharpest tool in the shed, his mother was a differ

McDull: Me & My Mum

2014•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

Eighteen Springs: In 1930s Shanghai, a young office girl falls in love with a factory worker in the same company.

Eighteen Springs

1997•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Life on a String: A blind man's master told him that after he has broken 1000 strings on his Banjo, he can open the Banjo to get a script

Life on a String

1991•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Fascination Amour: Lau is a spoiled playboy who’s on fiancée number 8 - and makes sport of getting rid of them. With his entourage (includi

Fascination Amour

1999•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Huang Lei.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	In Our Prime	Founder of Poetry Society	Average	Similar →
2023	All Ears	Mr. Wang	Average	Similar →
2023	Hidden Blade	Mr. Zhang	Average	Similar →
2019	Push and Shove	Yu Feng	Average	Similar →
2017	What A Wonderful Family	Wen Yuan	Flop	Similar →
2016	Phantom of the Theatre	Theatre Owner	Flop	Similar →
2016	Royal Treasure	-	Flop	Similar →
2015	Where Are We Going, Dad? 2	自己	Flop	Similar →
2014	McDull: Me & My Mum	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	One Step Away	-	Flop	Similar →
2014	Overheard 3	Wan	Average	Similar →
2012	All for Love	于所长	Flop	Similar →
2011	Beginning of the Great Revival	Cao Rulin	Flop	Similar →
2010	Showtime	-	Flop	Similar →
2010	CJ7: The Cartoon	-	Average	Similar →
2009	Mars Baby	-	Flop	Similar →
2008	Fit Lover	Gao Fan	Flop	Similar →
2003	38 Degrees	赵小天	Flop	Similar →
2000	Fleeing by Night	Hsu Shaodong	Average	Similar →
1999	Fascination Amour	Timothy Hwang	Hit	Similar →
1997	Eighteen Springs	Shuhui	Hit	Similar →
1995	The Phantom Lover	Wei Qing	Average	Similar →
1993	Farewell My Concubine	Little Hooligan	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	Life on a String	Shitou	Hit	Similar →

Huang Lei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Huang Lei?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Huang Lei is "Farewell My Concubine" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Huang Lei acted in?

Huang Lei has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Huang Lei?

Other notable films include "McDull: Me & My Mum", "Eighteen Springs", and "Life on a String".