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Wu Nien-jen

Wu Nien-jen

Writing1952Juifang, Taipei, Taiwan

Biography

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).

Acting History

2023
2020
2017
Golden Horse Awards
TVas Self• 1 eps
2016
My Egg Boy
as Old Egg Boy
2015
Fly, Kite Fly
as Narrator
2014
2013
Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
as Master Silly Mortal
2011
10 Plus 10
Director
2009
2006
Island Etude
as Tour Bus Driver
2000
Yi Yi
as N.J.
1998
1996
Mahjong
as Gangster in Black Suit
1995
Forever Friends
Screenplay
1993
End of the Road
Screenplay
1992
Joe-Goody
Writer
1991
Fatal Recall
Screenplay
1990
1989
Winter Break
Screenplay
Two Painters
Screenplay
1988
Gangland Odyssey
Script Consultant
1987
1986
1985
My Favorite Season
as Bi Bao-liang's brother-in-law
1984
1983
1982
Super Warrior
Screenplay
The Switch
Screenplay
1981
1979
Gone with Honor
Screenplay
The Blind Love
Screenplay

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Personal Info

Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/5/1952(73 years old)
Place of Birth
Juifang, Taipei, Taiwan