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Wu Nien-jen

Bio: Wu Nien-jen (Chinese: 吳念真; born 5 August, 1952) is a Taiwanese screenwriter, director, and writer. He is one of the most prolific and highly regarded scriptwriters in Taiwan and a leading member of the New Taiwanese Cinema, although he has also acted in a number of films, like Edward Yang's film Yi Yi (2000)
Born: Tue, Aug 05 1952
Birthplace: Juifang, Taipei County, Taiwan
Wu Nien-jen is 72 years old
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Poster of Free Beats: The Musical Journey of CHEN Ming Chang
Free Beats: The Musical Journey of CHEN Ming Chang
Wu Nien-jen was
71 in Free Beats: The Musical Journey of CHEN Ming Chang
Fri, Nov 17 2023
Poster of Caring for Black-Faced Spoonbill
Caring for Black-Faced Spoonbill
Wu Nien-jen was
70 in Caring for Black-Faced Spoonbill
as '(narrator)'.
Fri, Mar 24 2023
Poster of Twelve Nights 2: Back to Day Zero
Twelve Nights 2: Back to Day Zero
Wu Nien-jen was
68 in Twelve Nights 2: Back to Day Zero
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Nov 27 2020
Poster of My Egg Boy
My Egg Boy
Wu Nien-jen was
64 in My Egg Boy
as 'Old Egg Boy'.
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of Fly, Kite Fly
Fly, Kite Fly
Wu Nien-jen was
63 in Fly, Kite Fly
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Nov 20 2015
Poster of The Boar King
The Boar King
Wu Nien-jen was
62 in The Boar King
Thu, Aug 28 2014
Poster of Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above
Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above
Wu Nien-jen was
61 in Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
Wu Nien-jen was
61 in Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
as 'Master Silly Mortal'.
Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of Island Etude
Island Etude
Wu Nien-jen was
54 in Island Etude
as 'Tour Bus Driver'.
Wed, Nov 22 2006
Poster of Yi Yi
Yi Yi
Wu Nien-jen was
48 in Yi Yi
as 'N.J.'.
Wed, Sep 20 2000
Poster of Mahjong
Mahjong
Wu Nien-jen was
44 in Mahjong
as 'Gangster in Black Suit'.
Sat, Dec 07 1996
Poster of Kangaroo Man
Kangaroo Man
Wu Nien-jen was
42 in Kangaroo Man
as 'An Chen-li (as Wenming Chen)'.
Sat, Jan 07 1995
Poster of A City of Sadness
A City of Sadness
Wu Nien-jen was
37 in A City of Sadness
as 'Mr. Wu'.
Sat, Oct 21 1989
Poster of I Love Mary
I Love Mary
Wu Nien-jen was
36 in I Love Mary
Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Daughter of the Nile
Daughter of the Nile
Wu Nien-jen was
35 in Daughter of the Nile
as 'Tutor'.
Sat, Aug 22 1987
Poster of Taipei Story
Taipei Story
Wu Nien-jen was
32 in Taipei Story
as 'Chen'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of My Favorite Season
My Favorite Season
Wu Nien-jen was
32 in My Favorite Season
as 'Bi Bao-liang's brother-in-law'.
Tue, Mar 05 1985
Poster of That Day, on the Beach
That Day, on the Beach
Wu Nien-jen was
30 in That Day, on the Beach
as 'Piano Tuner'.
Mon, Apr 11 1983

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 36 Questions
36 Questions
Wu Nien-jen was
67+ in 36 Questions
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 01 2020
Poster of The Year of Happiness and Love
The Year of Happiness and Love
Wu Nien-jen was
57+ in The Year of Happiness and Love
as 'Chen Ding He'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 07 2009
Poster of Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Awards
Wu Nien-jen was
10+ in Golden Horse Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962