Wang Danfeng, female, Han nationality, is a native of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. She was born in 1924 and graduated from Shanghai Patriotic Girls Middle School.
Wang spent most of her career as a movie actress in Shanghai. She worked for various film studios, including the Nanguo Film Studio, Shanghai Datong Film Studio and the Shanghai Film Studio. She also served as a council member of the China Film Association. In 1957, she joined the China Democratic League, and later became vice-chairman of the 9th China Democratic League Shanghai Municipal Committee.
Wang was a member of the 6th and 7th CPPCC National Committee and a standing committee member of the 8th and 9th CPPCC National Committee.