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Born on October 23, 1954, Ang Lee is from Chaojhou Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. Ang Lee is a film director, screenwriter and writer. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Recorded honors include Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2012), Directors Guild of America Award and 3 more.
My Take
Ang Lee is among the directors I revere most. From a rural township in Pingtung County, Taiwan, he moves between East and West with a fluency almost nobody else can match. He gave the world the soaring martial grace of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, then the aching restraint of Brokeback Mountain, then dared to film a Jane Austen classic in Sense and Sensibility. Two Best Director Oscars only hint at his reach. What I love is his refusal to shout; he draws out buried, repressed emotion with a tenderness that crosses every cultural border. The man is a quiet genius.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ang Lee
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・リー
- Reading
- あん・りー
- Born
- October 23, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Chaojhou Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / writer / film producer / director
2. Background
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Awards & achievements
- Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director
- 2012 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Directors Guild of America Award
- 2006 Academy Award for Best Director
- 2013 Academy Award for Best Director
- 1993 Golden Horse Award for Best Director
- 2007 Golden Horse Award for Best Director
- 2005 Golden Globe Award for Best Director
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | — | |
| Notable work | Brokeback Mountain | — | |
| Notable work | Pushing Hands | — | |
| Notable work | The Wedding Banquet | — | |
| Notable work | Eat Drink Man Woman | — | |
| Notable work | Sense and Sensibility | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang%20Lee
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160726
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ang Lee born?
Born October 23, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Ang Lee from?
Ang Lee is from Chaojhou Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.
What does Ang Lee do?
Ang Lee works as film director, screenwriter, writer, film producer, director.
What is Ang Lee known for?
Notable works include Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain, Pushing Hands.
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