Speaking of the god list, did it make a familiar melody ring in your ears, and those classic pictures appeared in front of you?Among the many actors of Jiang Ziya, Lantian Ye's 1990 performance is known as a classic of "Jiang Taigong is here, and the gods abdicate".
But you know what?, this immortal who calls for wind and rain on the screen, even has a more legendary identity - ** at night!
The legendary road from screen fairy to all-round artist
When it comes to Jiang Ziya, people will always think of the immortal who held the whip in his hand and held the power of the gods in the legend of the gods, or the politicians who were brave and wise in history.
Such a legendary figure naturally became a problem in the casting of CCTV's "Fengshen List" in 1990. After all, how easy is it to find an actor who can interpret Jiang Ziya's fairy spirit and the style of a military general at the same time?
However, among the many auditioning actors, there is one that catches people's eyes - that is Lan Tianye. At that time, he was past the age of sixties, not only had the appearance of fairy wind bones, childish face and crane hair, but also a hidden martial arts master.
It is said that at the audition scene, he easily demonstrated a few martial arts moves, and the director team immediately made a decision.
After entering the group, Lan Tianye showed his all-round talent. In the harsh filming conditions, he slept on the floor with young actors, endured mosquito bites, and even occasionally spent the night with "roommates" such as scorpions and snakes.
In the face of such a predicament, he never complained, but always encouraged everyone with a smile: "This is the practice of our actors!."”
In addition to acting, Lan Tianye also worked part-time as a martial arts instructor in the crew. Whenever the shooting required difficult movements, he always stepped forward, and a long sword danced in his hand like a dragon out of the sea, which was breathtaking.
In his spare time, he will also splash ink and leave exquisite paintings for the crew. Whenever someone complimented him on his painting skills, he always modestly said, "I'm just an amateur." But anyone with a discerning eye can see that this old man's painting skills are by no means ordinary.
From a rising star in the painting world to a red **, a legend for a lifetime
When it comes to Lantian Ye, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is his outstanding performance on the drama stage. However, this old man's life is far more exciting than any role he has played.
Born in a scholarly family, he could have become a master of Chinese painting on a par with Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, but the changes of history have taken him on a completely different path.
Lantian Ye's childhood was spent in the fragrance of brushes and ink. At that time, he showed an amazing talent for painting, which was admired by many famous artists.
However, after the Lugou Bridge Incident in 1937, the iron hooves of the Japanese army trampled through his hometown of Hengshui, Hebei Province, and also shattered his artistic dreams. In the war, he lost many relatives and could only rely on his mother for his life, struggling to survive in the troubled times.
After Japan's surrender, Lantian Ye seemed to see the dawn of art again. He was admitted to Beiping Art School and became Xu Beihong's protégé. However, the torrent of history once again changed the trajectory of his life.
In 1944, he came to Peking with a mission and began his career as a drama performer. At the same time, he also became an underground worker of our party, using his performance as a cover to gather intelligence for the cause of liberation.
Imagine that this young artist, when performing in the mansion of a dignitary, was thinking about how to convey information to our party.
He wore short-sighted glasses, sat in a special car provided by the Kuomintang, and shuttled freely in the barracks, revealing the enemy's secrets one by one. Every time he performed, he contributed to the liberation of Beiping.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lantian Ye was commended as a revolutionary hero. However, instead of coveting power and fame, he chose to return to the stage and bring joy to the people with his performances.
On the stage of the National Theatre, he has portrayed many classic roles, allowing people to see his artistic talent and selfless dedication.
On June 8, 2022, the legendary old man passed away peacefully at home at the age of 95. A number of medals have been found among his relics, which bear witness to his great contributions to the establishment of New China.
His passing has left countless people sad, but his spirit and deeds will always inspire people to move forward.
Mr. Lan Tianye's life is full of legends. From the rising star in the painting world to the red **, and then to the bright star on the drama stage, he has written one wonderful story after another with his talent and courage.
May this old man be well in heaven, and his spirit will always be with us.