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Lisa Lu was born on January 19, 1927 in Beijing, People's Republic of China. Lisa Lu is listed as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 99. Education on record includes National Chiao Tung University. Recorded honors include Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress (1971, 1975).
My Take
Lisa Lu is, to me, one of cinema's quiet pioneers. Born in Beijing in 1927 and active since 1958, she built a career that bridged Hong Kong, Hollywood, and mainland China long before such crossings were common for Asian performers. Three Golden Horse Awards confirm the talent, but what moves me is the sheer span of her presence across eras and borders. She carved out space where there was little, paving the way for generations who followed. I regard her less as a single great actress and more as a living chapter of film history that deserves far wider recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lisa Lu
- Name (Japanese)
- リサ・ルー
- Reading
- りさ・るー
- Born
- January 19, 1927 (age 99)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / film actor / film producer / actor
2. Background
- University
- National Chiao Tung University
Awards & achievements
- 1971 Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
- 1975 Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa%20Lu
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q713899
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Lisa Lu born?
Born January 19, 1927 (age 99).
Where is Lisa Lu from?
Lisa Lu is from Beijing, People's Republic of China.
What does Lisa Lu do?
Lisa Lu works as stage actor, television actor, film actor, film producer, actor.
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