Quick Facts
Born:
1930-10-26
Birthplace:
Yuyao, Zhejiang, China
Credits:
111 Total Roles
Sun Yueh
Acting
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Biography
Sun Yueh (Chinese: 孫越; pinyin: Sūn Yuè; 26 October 1930 – 1 May 2018) was a Taiwanese actor. Born in Yuyao, Zhejiang on 26 October 1930, he moved to Taiwan in 1949. Sun appeared in his first film in 1962, and retired in 1989. Over the course of his career, he received the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1968, and the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor in 1983. Sun stopped smoking after his baptism as a Christian in 1981, and in later life became a humanitarian known for his work with the John Tung Foundation. He cautioned youth against the use of tobacco, and drew attention to ailments related to smoking, namely chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.In 2010, Sun received a Golden Horse Award for special contributions.
Known For
City on Fire
Inspector Lau Ting-Kuang
Fantasy Mission Force
Sun
Raining in the Mountain
Esquire Wen An
Pedicab Driver
Fong the Baker
Legend of the Mountain
General Han
Fist of Fury 2
Self
Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing?
Uncle Ya
Boxer Rebellion
Xiao Li
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 惊情48小时 TV | 程铁 /Tie Cheng |
| 1989 | Pedicab Driver MOVIE | Fong the Baker |
| 1989 | Two Painters MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | Lao ke de zui hou yi ge chun tian MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | The Third Bridge MOVIE | Self |
| 1987 | City on Fire MOVIE | Inspector Lau Ting-Kuang |
| 1986 | The Outsiders MOVIE | Self |
| 1986 | Second Hand Goods MOVIE | Self |
| 1985 | Seven Foxes MOVIE | Self |
| 1985 | Myth of a City MOVIE | Self |