Ko I-chen
Known for
Ko I-chen is a bankable Taiwanese actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 'Taipei Story' belongs on any short list of his work. Fame came later than the first credit by a wide margin. The output is focused rather than vast, at 14 credits. The film 'Life of Pi' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined.
Ko I-chen
12 Movies
2 Series
Ko I-chen is a bankable Taiwanese actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 'Taipei Story' belongs on any short list of his work. Fame came later than the first credit by a wide margin. The output is focused rather than vast, at 14 credits. The film 'Life of Pi' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined.
Movies
Plays Tsimtsum Captain
Life of Pi
2012
Plays Mr. Ke
Taipei Story
1985
Plays Luen-Luen's Father
Mahjong
1996
Plays Police Captain
The Cabbie
2000
Plays Salon Owner (segment "Hippocamp Hair Salon")
10 Plus 10
2011
Plays A-mei's father (segment "Two Juliets")
Juliets
2010
Plays Fei Fei's Father
Betelnut Beauty
2001
Plays "Big Brother"
Soul
1986
Plays Master Fly Spirit
Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
2013
Plays Chen Cheng-I
Super Citizen Ko
1995
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Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
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Wave Makers
Weng Jen-hsiung · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
Master Fly Spirit
2013
Film
27°C - Loaf Rock
Wu's father
2013
Film
Life of Pi
Tsimtsum Captain
2012
Film
10 Plus 10
Salon Owner (segment "Hippocamp Hair Salon")
2011
Film
Juliets
A-mei's father (segment "Two Juliets")
2010
Film
Ending Cut
Hsu
2010
Film
The Year of Happiness and Love
Lin Chang Shou · 33 episodes
2009–
TV
Betelnut Beauty
Fei Fei's Father
2001
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ko I-chen and where are they from?
Ko I-chen is 80 years old, born on February 10, 1946 in Yizhu Township, Taiwan.
What are the most famous roles of Ko I-chen?
Ko I-chen is best known for roles in Life of Pi, Taipei Story, That Day, on the Beach.
How many movies has Ko I-chen been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Ko I-chen has appeared in 12 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Ko I-chen's first movie?
The career of Ko I-chen began with Leave It to Destiny (1981).
What is Ko I-chen's most recent movie or series?
Ko I-chen's most recent release is My Positive Grandpa, which premiered on April 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Ko I-chen appeared in?
On television, Ko I-chen has appeared in Wave Makers, The Year of Happiness and Love, 十年，再見楊德昌.
Ko I-chen
1946-02-10 · Yizhu Township, Taiwan
Ko I-chen is a bankable Taiwanese actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 'Taipei Story' belongs on any short list of his work. Fame came later than the first credit by a wide margin. The output is focused rather than vast, at 14 credits. The film 'Life of Pi' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined.