Lee Kang-sheng

Lee Kang-sheng

56 · Born: Oct 12, 1968

Personal Details

BornOct 12, 1968 Taipei, Taiwan

Biography

Lee Kang-sheng, a Taiwanese artist of remarkable versatility, entered the world in 1968 within the bustling metropolis of Taipei, Taiwan, a city renowned for its energetic atmosphere. Throughout his illustrious career, spanning numerous roles, he has garnered widespread recognition as a skilled thespian, accomplished film director, and gifted screenwriter.

Lee's illustrious acting career has afforded him the extraordinary opportunity to work alongside the acclaimed director Tsai Ming-liang, a collaboration that has spanned every single one of his theatrical feature films. This extensive creative partnership has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in Lee's artistic development, allowing him to hone his craft and refine his ability to bring to life the intricacies and nuances of his characters on the big screen.

Beyond his illustrious acting career, Lee has expanded his creative horizons by delving into the realm of direction, allowing him to showcase his distinct perspective and artistic vision to the world.

His directorial endeavors have yielded two critically acclaimed films, "The Missing" (2003) and "Help Me Eros" (2007),which serve as a testament to his remarkable ability to harmoniously blend his artistic expression with his technical prowess.

These cinematic masterpieces not only demonstrate Lee's skillful direction but also his capacity to craft thought-provoking and visually stunning films that captivate audiences worldwide.

Career

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2025
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2021
Days
Days as Kang
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2020
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2014
Stray Dogs
Stray Dogs as Father
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2009
Face
Face as Kang, the director
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2007
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To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema as (segment: It’s A Dream)
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2006
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2005
The Wayward Cloud
The Wayward Cloud as Hsiao-Kang
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2003
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1999
The Hole
The Hole as The Man Upstairs
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1995
Vive L'Amour
Vive L'Amour as Hsiao-kang
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1992
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2015
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2007
Help Me, Eros
Help Me, Eros as Director, Writer