Zhang Yimou is a renowned Chinese film director, producer and former cinematographer who has amassed a net worth of $70 million. He is part of the 5th Generation of Chinese filmmakers and is widely regarded as the most acclaimed and highest paid director among his peers. He has won numerous awards for his work in the film industry.
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💰Zhang Yimou Net worth: $70 Million
Zhang Yimou was born on November 14, 1951 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. He is probably most famous for directing films like Hero and House of Flying Daggers. As a director, Zhang has released over 20 films since debuting with 1987's Red Sorghum. He was also chosen to direct the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing summer Olympics. In late 2013, Zhang made headlines around the world when he admitted that he and his wife had potentially violated China's one-child policy. The Associated Press reported that Zhang had fathered seven children with four different women. The South China Morning Post reported that based on Zhang's estimated annual earnings of $14 million he could face a penalty of $40 million for the violation.