2006Nominee
Best Performance
Still Life
Han Sanming
Actor · Producer
Lüliang, Shanxi Province, China
May 20, 1971
Biography
Han Sanming (Chinese: 韩三明; born 1971) is a Chinese actor and coal miner, known for his roles in films directed by his cousin Jia Zhangke. Initially, he was seen only in small roles or cameos, but was then cast in one of the lead roles, as a coal miner looking for his wife and daughter, in Still Life. The film premiered at the 2006 Venice Film Festival and went on to win a Golden Lion award. Of note, his characters are also named "Han Sanming" in the films.
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Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2013Nominee
Best Performance
A Touch of Sin
2025Nominee
Best Performance
207B
Career Highlights
2026Highlight
Best Performance
Midnight Elevator
2004Highlight
Best Performance
The World