Deng Chao

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Characters played by Deng Chao

Liu Xuan — The Mermaid (2016)

A wealthy, arrogant businessman who falls for a mermaid.

Pei Donglai — Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010)

Loyal penal officer who investigates alongside Dee.

Xu Beihong — The Founding of a Republic (2009)

Renowned Chinese painter, cultural figure participating in new republic celebrations.

Cold Blooded — The Four 2 (2013)

Alias for Leng Lingqi, renowned for blood-scent tracking and ruthless efficiency in the field.

Xin Xiaofeng — The Dead End (2015)

Sworn brother and primary caregiver to a found girl, central figure in a crime-bound trio.

Cold Blooded — The Four 3 (2014)

Central protagonist who transitions from a top agent in Department Six to an undercover operative in the Divine Constabulary. His loyalty is constantly tested as he navigates a love triangle and becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving counterfeit currency, serial massacres, and political usurpation.

Chen Mo — I Belonged to You (2016)

A radio DJ known as the cheapest man in the city. He navigates daily professional conflicts with a colleague while acting as a protective elder brother to two younger friends, ultimately facing life-changing romantic encounters.

Fang Mu — The Liquidator (2017)

Fang Mu is the investigator at the center of the film’s chain of psychological traps, bomb threats, and targeted attacks. He connects the cases to a vigilante motive and suspects Jiang Ya, while also caring for Liao Yafan after the collapse of her family. He refuses Jiang Ya’s rooftop provocation and commits to defeating him through lawful means.

Ashin — Midnight Diner (2019)

Ashin is connected to Xiao Xue through their first meeting and the memories he keeps of her. After she dies, he returns to the diner on the anniversary of that meeting and eats wontons that remind him of her. His return shows his grief and the continuing importance of their bond, with the diner serving as a place to remember her.

Career Overview

Deng Chao has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently The Four Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include HaHaHaHaHa, The Young Detective, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1979-02-08
Birth Place
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1140540), public domain (CC0).