Chien Tsao

Chien Tsao

Deceased · Born: Sep 8, 1922 · Died: Aug 10, 2002

Personal Details

BornSep 8, 1922 Beijing, Republic of China

Biography

Chien Tsao, a renowned actor, was ushered into this world on September 8, 1922, in the vibrant city of Beijing, which was then part of the Republic of China. This talented thespian, whose illustrious career spanned numerous decades, would go on to captivate audiences with his memorable performances in a plethora of films.

Some of his most notable roles include the 1971 films "Gan Luo bai xiang" and "A Touch of Zen", as well as the 1967 classic "Dragon Inn". These cinematic masterpieces not only showcased his impressive range as an actor but also left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

In his personal life, Chien Tsao was married to the lovely Lu Chien, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. Together, they navigated the complexities of life, their bond growing stronger with each passing day.

Alas, Chien Tsao's time on this earth eventually came to a close, and he passed away on August 10, 2002, in Taipei, Taiwan. Though his physical presence may be gone, his legacy lives on, a testament to his remarkable talent and enduring impact on the world of cinema.

Career

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1990
The Prisoner
The Prisoner as Fong's Father
{"id":228170,"title":"Wu ye lan hua","year":"1983","character":"Blind Master","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wu-ye-lan-hua","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228170.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Wu ye lan hua
Wu ye lan hua as Blind Master
{"id":229782,"title":"Du ba tian xia","year":"1978","character":"Lord Ho","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/du-ba-tian-xia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229782.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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1977
Shen tui tie shan gong
Shen tui tie shan gong as Chancellor Pu
{"id":220612,"title":"Jing wu men xu ji","year":"1977","character":"Inspector Chiu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jing-wu-men-xu-ji","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220612.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220612.jpg"},"released":1}
Jing wu men xu ji
Jing wu men xu ji as Inspector Chiu
{"id":64382,"title":"The Shaolin Brothers","year":"1977","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shaolin-brothers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64382.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":222130,"title":"One-Armed Swordsman vs. Nine Killers","year":"1976","character":"Chow Yi To and Chu Chiu-Tzu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-armed-swordsman-vs-nine-killers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222130.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
One-Armed Swordsman vs. Nine Killers
One-Armed Swordsman vs. Nine Killers as Chow Yi To and Chu Chiu-Tzu
{"id":124153,"title":"Return of the 18 Bronzemen","year":"1976","character":"Court Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/return-of-the-18-bronzemen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124153.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124153.jpg"},"released":1}
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Long hu feng
Long hu feng as Master Fung
{"id":228788,"title":"Challenge the Dragon","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/challenge-the-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228788.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228788.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
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Qi sha jie
Qi sha jie as Dr. Chau
{"id":121415,"title":"The Boxer from Shantung","year":"1972","character":"Tea House Waiter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boxer-from-shantung","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121415.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Boxer from Shantung
The Boxer from Shantung as Tea House Waiter (uncredited)
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1971
A Touch of Zen
A Touch of Zen as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
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1969
Hei tie
Hei tie as Lord Wan
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1967