Batdorj-in Baasanjab
| Baasanjab | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 巴森扎布 |
| Pinyin | Bāsēnzhābù (Mandarin) |
| Birth name | Batdorj-in Baasanjab |
| Born |
1954 (age 61–62) |
| Other name(s) | Ba Sen (巴森) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984-present |
| Spouse(s) | Saran Gua |
| Ancestry | Mongol |
Batdorj-in Baasanjab (Mongolian: Батдоржын Баасанжав; born 1954), also known by his Chinese name Basenzhabu or simply Ba Sen, is an Inner Mongolian actor. He is a descendant of Genghis Khan through the Chagatai lineage[1] and is best known for portraying his ancestor in the 2004 Chinese-Mongolian television series Genghis Khan.
Career
At the age of 13, Ba Sen started learning dancing in the Inner Mongolian Arts School (內蒙古藝術學院). After graduating he became a dancer in a group in the Chinese military. Since 1984, he has been working as an actor in the Inner Mongolian Film Agency. His first role was Herder Suhee in the drama Huan Jinhai.[2] He played the titular role in the 2004 television series Genghis Khan and became popular among Mongols.
Personal life
Ba Sen married Saran Gua, a singer from the Inner Mongolian Opera and Dance Theatre.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Donggui Yingxiong Zhuan 東歸英雄傳 | Alatansang | |
| 1995 | Teshu Qiufan 特殊囚犯 | ||
| 1997 | Yidai Tianjiao Chengji Sihan 一代天驕成吉思汗 | Genghis Khan | |
| 2007 | Mongol 蒙古王 | Yesügei | |
| 2008 | Red Cliff 赤壁 | Guan Yu | |
| 2012 | Aravt | Tsakhar | |
| 2015 | Wolf Totem | Bilig |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Tutur Tinular | Kau Hsing 1 | His only appearance in an Indonesian soap opera |
| Unconfirmed | Bai Ma 白馬 | ||
| Unconfirmed | Tianshen Bu Guaizui De Ren 天神不怪罪的人 | ||
| Unconfirmed | Hunduan Diaoyu Cheng 魂斷釣魚城 | Möngke Khan | |
| 2001 | Hōjō Tokimune 北條時宗 | Kublai Khan | |
| 2003 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes 射鵰英雄傳 | Genghis Khan | |
| 2004 | Geda Huofo 格達活佛 | Zeren Dunzhu | |
| 2004 | Genghis Khan 成吉思汗 | Genghis Khan | |
| 2011 | Scarlet Heart 步步驚心 | Suwangua'erjia | |
| 2012 | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky 軒轅劍:天之痕 | Yang Su | |
| 2012 | Legend of Yuan Empire Founder 建元風雲 | Ögedei Khan |
References
- ↑ (Chinese) 巴森：再现成吉思汗风采
- ↑ (Mongolian) Information on Baasan
External links
- (Chinese) Ba Sen's blog on Sina.com
- (Chinese) Ba Sen on Baidu Baike