Li Baotian
| Li Baotian | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 李保田 |
| Born | November 1946 (age 70) Jiawang District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, Republic of China |
| Alma mater | Central Academy of Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983 - present |
| Organization |
China Television Artists Association China Film Association |
| Notable work |
Ju Dou Liu Luoguo The Great Doctor: Xi Laile |
| Children | Son: Li Yu |
Li Baotian (Chinese: 李保田; pinyin: Lǐ Bǎotián; born November 1946) is a Chinese actor. Li is a member of China Television Artists Association and China Film Association.
His career accolades include one Flying Apsaras Award, six China Golden Eagle Awards, and two Hundred Flowers Awards.
Li was born in Jiawang District of Xuzhou city, Jiangsu province in November 1946, during the Chinese Civil War, with his ancestral home in Wendeng, Shandong.
In February 1960, Li entered a local theatre to learn drama, he was transferred to Xuzhou Song and Dance Troupe in 1966, while the Cultural Revolution was launched by Mao Zedong, he learned to dance and sing for ten years.
Resumption of University Entrance Examination in 1977, Li he attended Central Academy of Drama in 1978, after graduating from 1981 he taught there.
Li first came to the attention of the audience when he played a supporting role as Zhang Letian in Can Fan's film From Place to Place.
In 1985, Li starred in Wu Yinxun's comedy film The Wanderer and The Swan, which were highly praised by audience.
In 1987, Li was chosen to act as a support actor in Woman, Demon, Human, a film directed by Huang Shuqin, which garnered him a "Best Supporting Actor" at 8th China Golden Eagle Awards.
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