Tsao Chien
Actor · Since 1967
Known for
Screen acting is the trade Tsao Chien has worked in, though most of the career sits outside the written record. A second credit is 'Dragon Inn'. He was 41 when the first credit was filed. The career runs to about 63 years. The best-known entry is 'A Touch of Zen', with him as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing.
Tsao Chien
Actor · Since 1967
31 Movies · 1 Series
Screen acting is the trade Tsao Chien has worked in, though most of the career sits outside the written record. A second credit is 'Dragon Inn'. He was 41 when the first credit was filed. The career runs to about 63 years. The best-known entry is 'A Touch of Zen', with him as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing.
Movies
Plays Fong's Father
Island of Fire
1991
Plays Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
A Touch of Zen
1970
Plays General Wu Ning
Dragon Inn
1967
Plays Chancellor Pu
Snuff Bottle Connection
1977
Plays Agent
Godfather from Canton
1982
Plays Court Official
Return of the 18 Bronzemen
1976
Plays Yun Chung-Chun
The Swordsman of All Swordsmen
1968
Plays Ninja Sensei
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
1983
Plays Healing Master
Flying Masters of Kung Fu
1979
Plays Mr. Zhu
Growing Up
1983
Plays Chow Chang's Father
Rage of the Tiger
1971
Plays Lu Zizhen, part 1
The Wheel of Life
1983
Plays Chow Yi To/Chu
One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers
1976
Plays Commander Hsiao
Beach of the War Gods
1973
Plays Dr. Chau
Infernal Street
1973
Plays Chi Yun's Father
Fighting of Shaolin Monks
1976
Plays Taoist priest
Chinese Kung Fu and Acupuncture
1973
Plays Master Fung
The Dragon vs. Needles of Death
1976
Plays Lord Ho
Swift Shaolin Boxer
1978
TV Shows
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Island of Fire
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Justice Pao
王延龄 · 236 episodes
1993–
Island of Fire
Fong's Father
1991
Even the Sun is Sobbing
General Lei
1984
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
Ninja Sensei
1983
Growing Up
Mr. Zhu
1983
The Wheel of Life
Lu Zizhen, part 1
1983
Godfather from Canton
Agent
1982
Errant Love
Mr. Ho
1981
Love with Cloud
President Her
1981
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tsao Chien still alive?
Tsao Chien passed away on August 10, 2002 at age 79.
What are the most famous roles of Tsao Chien?
Tsao Chien is best known for roles in A Touch of Zen, Dragon Inn, Island of Fire.
How many movies has Tsao Chien been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1963), Tsao Chien has appeared in 31 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Tsao Chien's first movie?
The career of Tsao Chien began with Our Neighbor (1963).
What is Tsao Chien's most recent movie or series?
Tsao Chien's most recent release is Justice Pao, which premiered on March 23, 1993.
What TV shows has Tsao Chien appeared in?
On television, Tsao Chien has appeared in Justice Pao, 玉琳国师之再世情缘, 秋水长天.
Tsao Chien
1922-09-08 · Taiwan
Screen acting is the trade Tsao Chien has worked in, though most of the career sits outside the written record. A second credit is 'Dragon Inn'. He was 41 when the first credit was filed. The career runs to about 63 years. The best-known entry is 'A Touch of Zen', with him as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing.