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Tien Miao(1925-2005)

  • Actor
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Script and Continuity Department
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Tien Miao
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Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003)
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No stranger to the international spotlight acting in period martial arts films with the likes of King Hu, Li Han Hsiang, Ting Shan Hsi and Joseph Kuo with credits spanning from the 60s through the early 80s, imposing and distinctive veteran Taiwanese character actor Mao Tien remained busy through the New Millennium most notably working with award winning Taiwan New Wave director Tsai Ming Lang in memorable yet devastating interior performances in 'Rebels of the Neon God', 'The River' and 'What Time is it There?' renewing his prominence and stature with international audiences, popular and art-house fare alike.
BornDecember 6, 1925
DiedFebruary 19, 2005(79)
BornDecember 6, 1925
DiedFebruary 19, 2005(79)
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Known for

The River (1997)
The River
7.2
  • Father
  • 1997
The Hole (1998)
The Hole
7.5
  • A Shopper
  • 1998
A Touch of Zen (1971)
A Touch of Zen
7.5
  • Actor
  • 1971
Four Moods (1970)
Four Moods
7.3
  • Second Unit or Assistant Director
  • 1970

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Actor

  • Bu jian (2003)
    Bu jian
  • Shiang-chyi Chen and Kang-sheng Lee in What Time Is It There? (2001)
    What Time Is It There?
  • The Hole (1998)
    The Hole
  • Judgement of Flames (1997)
    Judgement of Flames
  • The River (1997)
    The River
  • Fei tian
  • Man hua wang (1996)
    Man hua wang
  • Chao-jung Chen and Chang-Bin Jen in Rebels of the Neon God (1992)
    Rebels of the Neon God
  • Du mo (1991)
    Du mo
  • Lap-Man Tan and Joey Wang in A Ying (1990)
    A Ying
  • Nu huan nan ai
  • Ninja Dragon (1986)
    Ninja Dragon
    • (as Tim Miao)
  • Tang Dynasty Beautiful Male (1985)
    Tang Dynasty Beautiful Male
  • The Trail (1983)
    The Trail
  • Hei juan tao

Second Unit or Assistant Director

  • A Touch of Zen (1971)
    A Touch of Zen
  • Lie huo (1970)
    Lie huo
  • Four Moods (1970)
    Four Moods

Script and Continuity Department

  • Dragon Inn (1967)
    Dragon Inn

Videos6

Official Trailer
Trailer 1:53
Official Trailer
What Time Is It There?
Trailer 2:27
What Time Is It There?
What Time Is It There?
Trailer 1:26
What Time Is It There?
The River (1997)
Trailer 1:21
The River (1997)
The Hole - Official US trailer
Trailer 1:23
The Hole - Official US trailer
REBELS OF THE NEON GOD - Official US Trailer
Trailer 2:02
REBELS OF THE NEON GOD - Official US Trailer

Personal details

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    • December 6, 1925
    • Tongshan, Jiangsu, China
    • February 19, 2005
    • Taipei, Taiwan(lymphatic cancer)

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