Leon Dai
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Taiwanese actor and filmmaker born in Taichung County in 1966, one of the sharpest character presences in the New Wave of Taiwanese cinema. He built a long resume as an actor through the 1990s and 2000s and stepped up as a director with the acclaimed drama No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti (2009), which swept the Golden Horse Awards. He has continued to appear as a supporting player in art-house features and to mentor younger directors in Taiwan. His profile is closer to that of a working craftsman than a matinee idol, and that is precisely the source of his reputation.
Leon Dai
42 Movies
6 Series
Taiwanese actor and filmmaker born in Taichung County in 1966, one of the sharpest character presences in the New Wave of Taiwanese cinema. He built a long resume as an actor through the 1990s and 2000s and stepped up as a director with the acclaimed drama No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti (2009), which swept the Golden Horse Awards. He has continued to appear as a supporting player in art-house features and to mentor younger directors in Taiwan. His profile is closer to that of a working craftsman than a matinee idol, and that is precisely the source of his reputation.
Movies
Plays Adult Chang Jia-han
Your Name Engraved Herein
2020
Plays Captain Wang
Secret Sharer
2014
Plays Liren
Yi Yi
2000
Plays Tian Xu
The Assassin
2015
Plays The Magician
Reign of Assassins
2010
Plays Li Feng-bo
Double Vision
2002
Plays Huang Jun
Kung Fu
2026
Plays Ta Pao
Godspeed
2016
Plays SWAT Leader
Silk
2006
Plays Luo Yan
Hot Blood Band
2015
Plays Kevin Huang
The Great Buddha+
2017
Plays Curved Knives Fighter
The Final Master
2015
Plays Jabbar
Black & White: The Dawn of Assault
2012
Plays Gangster Boss
The Cabbie
2000
Plays Adult Ho-jun
Tempting Heart
1999
Plays Pimp
Parking
2008
Plays Mr. Hsing
Bad Education
2023
Plays Frog referee (voice)
Where's the Dragon?
2015
Plays Mad Cop
B.T.S. (Better Than Sex)
2002
Plays Coffee Shop Boss
At Cafe 6
2016
Plays Chuen-Shu
Blue Moon
1997
Plays Huang Zilei
Fleeing by Night
2000
Plays Ah-hai
Sweet Degeneration
1997
Plays Tiger
Betelnut Beauty
2001
Plays Le beau père
The Fourth Portrait
2010
Plays Professor Lee
Sex Appeal
2014
Plays San
A Chance to Die
2000
Plays Brother-in-Law
Soul
2013
Director
Plays Hsiao-pang's Uncle (segment "Reverberation")
10 Plus 10
2011
Plays Zhou Yunshan
The Law of Attraction
2011
Plays Devil
Control
2013
Plays Zhan Tian-ma
March of Happiness
2000
Plays Father
One Afternoon
2021
Plays Chen Sang
Blue Cha Cha
2006
Plays Tye Adult
The Wall-Passer
2007
Plays Chen Ching-Piao
Elena
2015
Plays Robinson
Robinson's Crusoe
2003
Plays Dong Heng
The Passage
2004
Latest Trailers
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No Other Love
Full Filmography
Agent from Above
Demon King of Sixth Heaven · 8 episodes
2026
TV
Kung Fu
Huang Jun
2026
Film
Father Dean
Chao Yu-ching · 10 episodes
2025
TV
Zero Day Attack
Chen Zhi-Hao · 2 episodes
2025
TV
The Black Dog
Mo Jian Chang
2024
Film
Tomorrow Is a Long Time
Chua
2024
Film
Wave Makers
Chang-tse Chao · 8 episodes
2023
TV
Bad Education
Mr. Hsing
2023
Film
One Afternoon
Father
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Leon Dai and where are they from?
Leon Dai is 60 years old, born on July 27, 1966 in Taichung County, Taiwan.
What are the most famous roles of Leon Dai?
Leon Dai is best known for roles in Yi Yi, The Assassin, Your Name Engraved Herein.
How many movies has Leon Dai been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Leon Dai has appeared in 42 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Leon Dai's first movie?
The career of Leon Dai began with The Noblest Way to Die (1992).
What is Leon Dai's most recent movie or series?
Leon Dai's most recent release is Agent from Above, which premiered on April 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Leon Dai appeared in?
On television, Leon Dai has appeared in Wave Makers, Agent from Above, Zero Day Attack, The Hospital.
Leon Dai
1966-07-27 · Taichung County, Taiwan
Leon Dai (Chinese: 戴立忍; pinyin: Dài Lìrěn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tè Li̍p-jím, born 27 July 1966) is a Taiwanese actor and film director. His film Cannot Live Without You was Taiwan's submission to the 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The film also won two awards at the 46th Golden Horse Film Awards.