Lisa Lu
Jan 19, 1927 (99)
Beijing, China
37 Movies
17 Series
Lisa Lu, an actress from Beijing, China, began their career in the 1950s. Their performance in 2012 as Grandmother Sonam remains one of the most memorable of their filmography. Their work further includes Crazy Rich Asians and The Last Emperor. Over more than 68 years they have gathered close to 37 films and 17 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, action, romance.
99Age
37Movies
17Series
Lisa Lu
37 Movies
17 Series
Lisa Lu, an actress from Beijing, China, began their career in the 1950s. Their performance in 2012 as Grandmother Sonam remains one of the most memorable of their filmography. Their work further includes Crazy Rich Asians and The Last Emperor. Over more than 68 years they have gathered close to 37 films and 17 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, action, romance.
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Age
37
Movies
17
Series
Movies
2012
2009
Lust, Caution
2007
The Last Emperor
1987
Crazy Rich Asians
2018
Temptation of a Monk
1993
Dangerous Liaisons
2012
Rally Road Racers
2023
Saint Jack
1979
Demon Seed
1977
The Joy Luck Club
1993
Somewhere
2010
Apart Together
2010
Invisible Target
2007
I Love Trouble
1994
The Beauty Remains
2005
The 14 Amazons
1972
The Mountain Road
1960
The Arch
1969
The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
2007
Dim Sum Funeral
2008
Hammett
1982
12 Golden Ducks
2015
The Last Tempest
1976
China Doll
1958
Terror in the Wax Museum
1973
Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder
1982
Rider on a Dead Horse
1962
An Impossibly Small Object
2018
TV Shows
Qianlong Dynasty
2003
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Death and Other Details
2024
Noble House
1988
Anna and the King
1972
All-American Girl
1994
American Born Chinese
2023
Hong Kong
1960
The Tick
2001
Bonanza
1959
Hawaiian Eye
1959
The Odd Couple
1970
Mission: Impossible
1966
Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958
Yancy Derringer
1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
1958
Cheyenne
1955
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Rally Road Racers
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The Dream of the Red Chamber
Grandma Jia
2024
Film
Death and Other Details
Celia Chun
2024
TV
American Born Chinese
Ni Yang
2023
TV
Rally Road Racers
Granny Bai (voice)
2023
Film
The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu
Lily Wu
2023
Film
Crazy Rich Asians
Ah Ma
2018
Film
An Impossibly Small Object
Old lady
2018
Film
12 Golden Ducks
Aunt May
2015
Film
Dangerous Liaisons
Madame Du Ruixue
2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lisa Lu and where are they from?
Lisa Lu is 99 years old, born on January 19, 1927 in Beijing, China.
What are the most famous roles of Lisa Lu?
Lisa Lu is best known for roles in 2012, Crazy Rich Asians, The Last Emperor.
How many movies has Lisa Lu been in?
Over a 68-year career (since 1958), Lisa Lu has appeared in 49 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Lisa Lu's first movie?
The career of Lisa Lu began with China Doll (1958).
What is Lisa Lu's most recent movie or series?
Lisa Lu's most recent release is Lisa Lu Plays Herself, which premiered on July 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Lisa Lu appeared in?
On television, Lisa Lu has appeared in Bonanza, Mission: Impossible, Death and Other Details, American Born Chinese.
Lisa Lu
1927-01-19 · Beijing, China
Lisa Lu Yan (simplified Chinese: 卢燕; traditional Chinese: 盧燕; pinyin: Lú Yàn; born July 8, 1927) is a Chinese-born American actress and singer. She won the Golden Horse Awards three times in the 1970s.