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Tsai Chin

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tsai Chin, also known by her Chinese name Zhou Caiqin, is an actress, director, teacher and author, best known in America for her role as Auntie Lindo in the film The Joy Luck Club
Born: Mon, Nov 30 1936
Birthplace: Tianjin, China
Tsai Chin is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Tsai Chin was 84 in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as 'Waipo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2021
Poster of Lucky Grandma
Lucky Grandma
Tsai Chin was 83 in Lucky Grandma as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Abominable
Abominable
Tsai Chin was 82 in Abominable as 'Nai Nai (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2019
Poster of Daughter of Shanghai
Daughter of Shanghai
Tsai Chin was 82 in Daughter of Shanghai as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 2019
Poster of The Jade Pendant
The Jade Pendant
Tsai Chin was 80 in The Jade Pendant as 'Madame Pong'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2017
Poster of She's Got a Plan
She's Got a Plan
Tsai Chin was 79 in She's Got a Plan as 'Mrs. Roberts'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 2016
Poster of Now You See Me 2
Now You See Me 2
Tsai Chin was 79 in Now You See Me 2 as 'Bu Bu'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 2016
Poster of She Lights Up Well
She Lights Up Well
Tsai Chin was 77 in She Lights Up Well as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 2014
Poster of Nani
Nani
Tsai Chin was 75 in Nani as 'Isabel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 2012
Poster of Year of the Fish
Year of the Fish
Tsai Chin was 70 in Year of the Fish as 'Mrs. Su'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2007
Poster of Hollywood Chinese
Hollywood Chinese
Tsai Chin was 70 in Hollywood Chinese as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 2007
Poster of Casino Royale
Casino Royale
Tsai Chin was 69 in Casino Royale as 'Madame Wu'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
Tsai Chin was 69 in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2006
Poster of Memoirs of a Geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha
Tsai Chin was 69 in Memoirs of a Geisha as 'Auntie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 2005
Poster of The Interpreter
The Interpreter
Tsai Chin was 68 in The Interpreter as 'Luan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2005
Poster of The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
Tsai Chin was 66 in The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer as 'Madame Lu'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 2003
Poster of Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity
Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity
Tsai Chin was 65 in Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity as 'Hun Ping Wong'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2002
Poster of Inside 'You Only Live Twice'
Inside 'You Only Live Twice'
Tsai Chin was 63 in Inside 'You Only Live Twice' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2000
Poster of Titan A.E.
Titan A.E.
Tsai Chin was 63 in Titan A.E. as 'Old Woman (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2000
Poster of My American Vacation
My American Vacation
Tsai Chin was 62 in My American Vacation as 'Grandma Lee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1999
Poster of Red Corner
Red Corner
Tsai Chin was 60 in Red Corner as 'Chairman Xu'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of The Magic Pearl
The Magic Pearl
Tsai Chin was 60 in The Magic Pearl as 'Additional Voices'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1997
Poster of The West Side Waltz
The West Side Waltz
Tsai Chin was 58 in The West Side Waltz
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1995
Poster of Crowfoot
Crowfoot
Tsai Chin was 58 in Crowfoot as 'Det. Lisa Ishima'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1995
Poster of The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club
Tsai Chin was 56 in The Joy Luck Club as 'Lindo Jong'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1993
Poster of Rentadick
Rentadick
Tsai Chin was 36 in Rentadick as 'Madam Greenfly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1972
Poster of The Virgin Soldiers
The Virgin Soldiers
Tsai Chin was 32 in The Virgin Soldiers as 'Juicy Lucy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1969
Poster of The Castle of Fu Manchu
The Castle of Fu Manchu
Tsai Chin was 32 in The Castle of Fu Manchu as 'Lin Tang'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1969
Poster of The Blood of Fu Manchu
The Blood of Fu Manchu
Tsai Chin was 31 in The Blood of Fu Manchu as 'Lin Tang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1968
Poster of You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
Tsai Chin was 30 in You Only Live Twice as 'Ling'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1967
Poster of The Vengeance of Fu Manchu
The Vengeance of Fu Manchu
Tsai Chin was 30 in The Vengeance of Fu Manchu as 'Lin Tang'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1967
Poster of Blow-Up
Blow-Up
Tsai Chin was 30 in Blow-Up as 'Thomas's Receptionist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1966
Poster of The Brides of Fu Manchu
The Brides of Fu Manchu
Tsai Chin was 30 in The Brides of Fu Manchu as 'Lin Tang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1966
Poster of Invasion
Invasion
Tsai Chin was 28 in Invasion as 'Nurse Lim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965
Poster of The Face of Fu Manchu
The Face of Fu Manchu
Tsai Chin was 28 in The Face of Fu Manchu as 'Lin Tang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1965
Poster of The Cool Mikado
The Cool Mikado
Tsai Chin was 26 in The Cool Mikado
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1963
Poster of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Tsai Chin was 22 in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness as 'Sui-Lan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1958
Poster of Violent Playground
Violent Playground
Tsai Chin was 21 in Violent Playground as 'Primrose'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1958
Poster of Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Tsai Chin was 20 in Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst as 'Sampan Woman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of We Bare Bears
We Bare Bears
Tsai Chin was 78+ in We Bare Bears as 'Linda (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 24 2015
Poster of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Tsai Chin was 76+ in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as 'May's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of The Dream of Red Mansions
The Dream of Red Mansions
Tsai Chin was 73+ in The Dream of Red Mansions as 'Grandmother Jia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 24 2010
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Tsai Chin was 68+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Helen Rubenstein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Rose Red
Rose Red
Tsai Chin was 65+ in Rose Red as 'Madame Lu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 2002
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Tsai Chin was 63+ in Strong Medicine as 'Jin Jae'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Tsai Chin was 61+ in Fantasy Island as 'Rita'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of Due South
Due South
Tsai Chin was 57+ in Due South as 'Mrs. Lee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of All-American Girl
All-American Girl
Tsai Chin was 57+ in All-American Girl as 'Auntie June'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of The Troubleshooters
The Troubleshooters
Tsai Chin was 28+ in The Troubleshooters as 'Esther Ho'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 1965
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Tsai Chin was 24+ in The Defenders as 'Parma Gideon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961