Zhang Kerang

Zhang Kerang (Chinese: 張克讓; 1947 – 3 January 2026) was a Chinese Peking Opera actor.

Life and career

In 1960, he was admitted to the student class of the Beijing Peking Opera Troupe (now the Beijing Peking Opera House), and was accepted as an apprentice by Ma Lianliang.[1]

Zhang portrayed Zhao Kuangyin in "Three Dozen Tao Three Springs" written by Wu Zuguang, which was made into a color Peking Opera movie.[2]

Zhang died on 3 January 2026, at the age of 78.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Disciple Zhang Kerang recalled an interesting story with Mr. Ma Lianliang: He especially liked to take a bath before going on stage".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "著名京剧表演艺术家张克让在天津逝世 享年80岁".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "著名京剧表演艺术家、马连良先生入室弟子张克让逝世_京报网". news.bjd.com.cn. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
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