Gong Hanlin  Gong Hanlin (; born 20 October 1957) is a Chinese actor and xiangsheng performer and sketch comedy performer. Gong is notable for performing sketch comedy in CCTV New Year's Gala since 1990. Gong was born in Shenyang, Liaoning on October 20, 1957 to actor parents. After graduating from Shenyang Normal University he was assigned to Shenyang Troupe, he studied xiangsheng under Tang Jiezhong (). Gong started to perform xiangsheng and sketch comedy in 1986. He frequently performed on stage with the famous Zhao Lirong prior to her death. Gong married Jin Zhu (), who is also a Chinese actress.