Zhang Guoli (born 17 January 1955) is a Chinese film actor and director. Zhang was a xiangsheng actor before he started working on films and television series. He is mostly known for his roles playing the Emperor in various dramas involving Qing Dynasty imperial China. He has also hosted the CCTV New Year's Gala.He is married to actress Deng Jie and his son Zhang Mo, from a previous marriage, is also an actor.