Comedian
Zhao Benshan
Chinese actor
1957 - today
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Zhao Benshan
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Zhao Benshan is the 84th most popular comedian, the 1,063rd most popular biography from China and the most popular Chinese Comedian.
Zhao Benshan is most famous for his hilarious comedic sketches and performances on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, which have captivated millions of Chinese viewers with their witty portrayal of rural life. Despite his stardom, a lesser-known fact is that he grew up in poverty as a farmer in Liaoning province and used his experiences to fuel his rise in the entertainment industry. His lasting legacy includes founding the Benshan Media Group and mentoring a new generation of comedians, significantly influencing modern Chinese comedy and cultural storytelling.
Memorability Metrics
110k
Page Views
Past 12 months
50.58
HPI
Historical Popularity Index
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Among Comedians
Among comedians, Zhao Benshan ranks 84 out of 98. Before him are Jeff Dunham, Amy Sedaris, B. J. Novak, Dayo Wong, Wanda Sykes, and Janeane Garofalo. After him are Mae Martin, Dave Chappelle, Mindy Kaling, Gallagher, Stephen Merchant, and Bill Burr.
Most Popular Comedians in Wikipedia
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Jeff Dunham
1962 - Present
HPI: 51.31
Rank: 78
Amy Sedaris
1961 - Present
HPI: 51.18
Rank: 79
B. J. Novak
1979 - Present
HPI: 51.11
Rank: 80
Dayo Wong
1960 - Present
HPI: 51.08
Rank: 81
Wanda Sykes
1964 - Present
HPI: 51.03
Rank: 82
Janeane Garofalo
1964 - Present
HPI: 50.89
Rank: 83
Zhao Benshan
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.58
Rank: 84
Mae Martin
1987 - Present
HPI: 50.55
Rank: 85
Dave Chappelle
1973 - Present
HPI: 50.38
Rank: 86
Mindy Kaling
1979 - Present
HPI: 50.11
Rank: 87
Gallagher
1946 - 2022
HPI: 49.34
Rank: 88
Stephen Merchant
1974 - Present
HPI: 49.19
Rank: 89
Bill Burr
1968 - Present
HPI: 49.17
Rank: 90
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1957, Zhao Benshan ranks 551. Before him are Tatyana Dogileva, Gert Engels, Jan Egeland, Ouka Leele, Jean Castaneda, and Antonio Napolioni. After him are Takahiro Kimura, Manuel Sarabia, Bruno Delbonnel, Geir Ivarsøy, Phyllida Lloyd, and Valer Toma.
Others Born in 1957
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Tatyana Dogileva
ACTOR
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.77
Rank: 545
Gert Engels
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.72
Rank: 546
Jan Egeland
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.68
Rank: 547
Ouka Leele
PHOTOGRAPHER
1957 - 2022
HPI: 50.67
Rank: 548
Jean Castaneda
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.65
Rank: 549
Antonio Napolioni
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.59
Rank: 550
Zhao Benshan
COMEDIAN
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.58
Rank: 551
Takahiro Kimura
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.57
Rank: 552
Manuel Sarabia
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.57
Rank: 553
Bruno Delbonnel
FILM DIRECTOR
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.51
Rank: 554
Geir Ivarsøy
COMPUTER SCIENTIST
1957 - 2006
HPI: 50.50
Rank: 555
Phyllida Lloyd
FILM DIRECTOR
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.46
Rank: 556
Valer Toma
ATHLETE
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.45
Rank: 557
In China
Among people born in China, Zhao Benshan ranks 1,063 out of NaN. Before him are Zhang Weili (1989), Jing Haipeng (1966), Chen Muhua (1921), Zhang Shuai (1989), He Jiankui (1984), and Xu Rongmao (1950). After him are Wendi Deng Murdoch (1968), Wang Bing (1967), Jing Tian (1988), Tank Man (null), Álvaro Fernández (null), and Lu Han (1990).
Others born in China
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Zhang Weili
MARTIAL ARTS
1989 - Present
HPI: 50.83
Rank: 1,057
Jing Haipeng
ASTRONAUT
1966 - Present
HPI: 50.78
Rank: 1,058
Chen Muhua
POLITICIAN
1921 - 2011
HPI: 50.70
Rank: 1,059
Zhang Shuai
TENNIS PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 50.68
Rank: 1,060
He Jiankui
PHYSICIST
1984 - Present
HPI: 50.64
Rank: 1,061
Xu Rongmao
BUSINESSPERSON
1950 - Present
HPI: 50.63
Rank: 1,062
Zhao Benshan
COMEDIAN
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.58
Rank: 1,063
Wendi Deng Murdoch
BUSINESSPERSON
1968 - Present
HPI: 50.48
Rank: 1,064
Wang Bing
FILM DIRECTOR
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.47
Rank: 1,065
Jing Tian
ACTOR
1988 - Present
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 1,066
Tank Man
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 1,067
Álvaro Fernández
ATHLETE
HPI: 50.43
Rank: 1,068
Lu Han
SINGER
1990 - Present
HPI: 50.36
Rank: 1,069
Among Comedians In China
Among comedians born in China, Zhao Benshan ranks 1.
