Ying Xiao - Actor Profile

Ying Xiao

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
13Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 27, 1890
Birth Place: Hunan Province, China

Ying Xiao Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ying Xiao reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ying Xiao's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Ying Xiao's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Torrent, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ying Xiao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ying Xiao's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Torrent (1933) movie poster
★10.0

Torrent: A primary school teacher rallies the citizens of a small town to resist the corruption of the local government and unite

Torrent

1933•Drama
★9.0
An Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II (1931) movie poster
★9.0

An Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II: Part two of A comedy film set on Shanghai film studio. The background events frequently involve the shooting of other fi

An Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II

1931•Comedy
★8.0
Spring Dream by the Lake (1927) movie poster
★8.0

Spring Dream by the Lake: To get over a breakup with his actress girlfriend, a playwright goes on holiday to a lakeside resort, where he meets a s

Spring Dream by the Lake

1927•Romance
★8.0
A Married Couple in Name Only (1927) movie poster
★8.0

A Married Couple in Name Only:

A Married Couple in Name Only

1927•Drama
★8.0
The Classic for Girls (1934) movie poster
★8.0

The Classic for Girls: A hostess in Shanghai invites her secondary schoolmates to a reunion. They each reminisce about their lives, with some h

The Classic for Girls

1934•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ying Xiao has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1937 Song at Midnight Li Xian-Chen Average Similar →
1934 The Classic for Girls - Super Hit Similar →
1933 Torrent squire Super Hit Similar →
1933 Spring Silkworms Old Tong Bao Average Similar →
1933 The Future Prospects - Flop Similar →
1932 Fate in Tears and Laughter - Flop Similar →
1931 An Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1928 Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery - Super Hit Similar →
1927 Spring Dream by the Lake - Super Hit Similar →
1927 A Married Couple in Name Only Fang Suide Super Hit Similar →
1927 Imperial Concubine Yang of Beijing - Flop Similar →
1926 Why Not Her Sublandlord Hit Similar →
1926 Her Sorrows - Flop Similar →

Ying Xiao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ying Xiao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ying Xiao is "Torrent" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ying Xiao acted in?

Ying Xiao has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ying Xiao?

Other notable films include "An Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II", "Spring Dream by the Lake", and "A Married Couple in Name Only".

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