Ouyang Shanzun (1914—July 2, 2009) was originally named Ouyang Shou, a native of Liuyang, Hunan. His great-grandfather was Ouyang Zhonggu, a Hunan genius in the late Qing Dynasty. When he was a child, he was adopted by his uncle Ou Yangyuqian and began to be influenced by drama. He took an active part in drama when he was a student. Participated in the filming of "Genv".

After the September 18th Incident, he took part in the left-wing acting movement. After the beginning of the Anti-Japanese War, he joined the Shanghai National Salvation Theatre and went to Yan 'an the following year. Later, he served as the deputy head of the Cultural and Art Troupe of the General School of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University and the president of the Fighting Drama Club, and attended the Yan 'an Literature and Art Symposium from 65438 to 0942. In the process of moving to Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei, he directed 10 more than one drama reflecting the struggle behind enemy lines, which was praised by President Mao Zedong's letter. From Beijing People's Art Institute to 1978, he served as vice president and deputy director. During this period, he has directed more than ten plays, such as Stone, Sunrise, Man with a Gun, Even a wise man sometimes nods, and Li Guorui.

He claims to be a tireless old horse, and he is still active in the drama front in his eighties. In 1980s and 1990s, he was invited to direct Parisians and The Last Bus. In addition, he also directed many drama companies, directed the film "Sunshine Through Clouds" and the TV series "Burning Heart". His directing style is magnificent, full of emotion, distinct rhythm and full of the spirit of the times.

At 3: 20pm on July 2nd, 2009, Ouyang Shanzun, one of the founders of China drama, a famous director and artist of Beijing People's Art Theatre, died of illness in Peking Union Medical College Hospital at the age of 95. Ouyang Shanzun's death is the grief of China drama circle, and countless dramatists and old audiences will mourn for it. Ouyang Shanzun is one of the founders of China drama and the son of Ou Yangyuqian, a famous drama, opera and film artist in China. Ouyang Shanzun began to engage in performing arts before liberation. After liberation, he participated in the establishment of Beijing People's Art Theatre and served as vice president and deputy director. Together with Jiao Juyin, Xia Chun and Mei Qian, he is also known as the "Four Directors of Beijing People's Arts", and his representative works include White-haired Girl, Chunhua Qiushi, Sunrise, Gunman, Even a wise man sometimes nods, and so on. His directing works and rehearsal plans have become a model for generations of dramatists to learn.

In 2007, at the centenary of China's drama, Ouyang Shanzun performed for the last time at the age of 93, reciting Passers-by at the People's Liberation Army Opera House. Finally, he resolutely got up from his wheelchair and strode forward, which made people cry and witnessed China's "drama soul". 2. When talking with Mr. Ouyang Shanzun, the founder of China drama and one of the founders of Beijing People's Art, he is often infected by his surging passion for life, which makes people feel that he is not a 90-year-old man in front of him, but a man full of vigor. When talking about the way of keeping in good health, he said: "I am over 90 years old and still very strong." People often ask me the secret of longevity. I don't think this question is easy to answer, but it will be misleading to say it badly. When I was young, I liked playing football and swimming very much. I also learned boxing and later practiced health qigong. The main method is to beat the body, that is, beat the body moderately and rhythmically to keep fit and prevent aging. It is best to pat in the morning, and the position of the pat can be determined according to your health. Usually once a day, pat each part for three to five minutes. I feel that this method is very good for my health. It can dredge menstruation, promote blood circulation, eliminate qi stagnation and promote metabolism. "

Regarding his later life, Ouyang Shanzun said: "A few years ago, the doctor and I made a contract, which made me achieve' three noes': no more activity, no more fatigue and no more excitement. It's really hard for me to do it. Time is so precious to me. I always feel that I am racing against time, and I can't stop even if I want to. I often tell people that I was born in sorrow and grew old in happiness, and stayed for more than a year to serve the motherland. "

Looking back on his life course, Ouyang Shanzun was gratified. He said: "Chinese opera was born in 1907, and I was born in 19 14. I can be said to be a colleague of China's drama. My life has experienced countless ups and downs, but I have never left the drama. My life belongs to drama, and I would like to be the most loyal watcher of China's drama.