Portrait of Wu Nien-jen

Wu Nien-jen

Writing

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).

Born: August 5, 1952

Place of Birth: Juifang, Taipei County, Taiwan

Filmography

2016
My Egg Boy

as Old Egg Boy

2015
Fly, Kite Fly

as Narrator

2013
Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast

as Master Silly Mortal

2006
Island Etude

as Tour Bus Driver

2000
Yi Yi

as N.J.

1996
Mahjong

as Gangster in Black Suit

1995
Kangaroo Man

as An Chen-li

1989
1985
1985
My Favorite Season

as Bi Bao-liang's brother-in-law

1983