Comedian
Zhao Benshan
1957 - today
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Zhao Benshan
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Zhao Benshan is the 78th most popular comedian, the 1,058th 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.
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Among Comedians
Among comedians, Zhao Benshan ranks 78 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: 72
Amy Sedaris
1961 - Present
HPI: 51.18
Rank: 73
B. J. Novak
1979 - Present
HPI: 51.11
Rank: 74
Dayo Wong
1960 - Present
HPI: 51.08
Rank: 75
Wanda Sykes
1964 - Present
HPI: 51.03
Rank: 76
Janeane Garofalo
1964 - Present
HPI: 50.89
Rank: 77
Zhao Benshan
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.58
Rank: 78
Mae Martin
1987 - Present
HPI: 50.55
Rank: 79
Dave Chappelle
1973 - Present
HPI: 50.38
Rank: 80
Mindy Kaling
1979 - Present
HPI: 50.11
Rank: 81
Gallagher
1946 - 2022
HPI: 49.34
Rank: 82
Stephen Merchant
1974 - Present
HPI: 49.19
Rank: 83
Bill Burr
1968 - Present
HPI: 49.17
Rank: 84
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1957, Zhao Benshan ranks 548. 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: 542
Gert Engels
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.72
Rank: 543
Jan Egeland
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.68
Rank: 544
Ouka Leele
PHOTOGRAPHER
1957 - 2022
HPI: 50.67
Rank: 545
Jean Castaneda
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.65
Rank: 546
Antonio Napolioni
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.59
Rank: 547
Zhao Benshan
COMEDIAN
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.58
Rank: 548
Takahiro Kimura
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.57
Rank: 549
Manuel Sarabia
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.57
Rank: 550
Bruno Delbonnel
FILM DIRECTOR
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.51
Rank: 551
Geir Ivarsøy
COMPUTER SCIENTIST
1957 - 2006
HPI: 50.50
Rank: 552
Phyllida Lloyd
FILM DIRECTOR
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.46
Rank: 553
Valer Toma
ATHLETE
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.45
Rank: 554
In China
Among people born in China, Zhao Benshan ranks 1,058 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: 1,052
Jing Haipeng
ASTRONAUT
1966 - Present
HPI: 50.78
Rank: 1,053
Chen Muhua
POLITICIAN
1921 - 2011
HPI: 50.70
Rank: 1,054
Zhang Shuai
TENNIS PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 50.68
Rank: 1,055
He Jiankui
PHYSICIST
1984 - Present
HPI: 50.64
Rank: 1,056
Xu Rongmao
BUSINESSPERSON
1950 - Present
HPI: 50.63
Rank: 1,057
Zhao Benshan
COMEDIAN
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.58
Rank: 1,058
Wendi Deng Murdoch
BUSINESSPERSON
1968 - Present
HPI: 50.48
Rank: 1,059
Wang Bing
FILM DIRECTOR
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.47
Rank: 1,060
Jing Tian
ACTOR
1988 - Present
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 1,061
Tank Man
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 1,062
Álvaro Fernández
ATHLETE
HPI: 50.43
Rank: 1,063
Lu Han
SINGER
1990 - Present
HPI: 50.36
Rank: 1,064
Among Comedians In China
Among comedians born in China, Zhao Benshan ranks 1.
