Zhang Chao is an actor in Mainland China. He graduated from the acting department of Central Academy of Drama. In 1997, he was known for his role as Lei Meng in the school drama "17 Years Old, Don't Cry". In the same year, he acted in the school movie "Flower Season". In 2002, he acted in the period drama "Linglong Girl". In 2004, he starred in the romance drama "Oath of the Sea". In 2005, he acted in the drama "Story of the Live Room". In the same year, he co-starred with Xiao Qiang and Feng Yuanzheng in the period drama "Blood Rose". In 2007, he starred in the youth idol drama "Lost In The Dream". In 2008, he starred in the period drama "Flower Woman". In 2010, he starred in the period drama "Cloud Sleeve". In 2011, he starred in the inspirational drama "The General's Diary".