- Language
- Chinese
- Occupation
- Animator, Background Artist
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1900-08-25
- Date of death
- 1965-05-04
- Hometown
- Wuxi
Guangyu Zhang
张光宇
Zhang Guangyu was a native of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. From 1918 on, Zhang studied in Shanghai and designed advertising for the Nanyang Tobacco Company, the British American Tobacco Company and others. He designed covers for Shanghai Cartoons and other journals in 1928-1929. He went to Hong Kong in 1937, and spent most of the Anti-Japanese War period in West China. He produced the famous anti-Guomindang cartoon series Journey to the West in 1945. Zhang was head of the Decorative Art Department of the Central Art Academy from 1949-1963.
Zhang was the chief cartoonist for the cartoon film based on the original Journey to the West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Guangyu Zhang's name in other languages?
Guangyu Zhang is also known as 张光宇.
When is Guangyu Zhang's birthday?
Guangyu Zhang was born on August 25, 1900.
How old is Guangyu Zhang?
Guangyu Zhang is 64 years old.
When did Guangyu Zhang die?
Guangyu Zhang passed away on May 4, 1965.
What is Guangyu Zhang's gender?
Guangyu Zhang is male.
What does Guangyu Zhang do?
Guangyu Zhang works as Animator, Background Artist.
What language does Guangyu Zhang voice in?
Guangyu Zhang performs in Chinese.
Where is Guangyu Zhang from?
Guangyu Zhang is from Wuxi.