Ang Lee

Real Name:  Ang Lee

Date of Birth: October 23, 1954

Birth Place: Taipei, Taiwan

Source of wealth: An Academy Award-winning director, producer and screenwriter 

Acclaimed Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee has a profound ability to convey complex emotions through cinema. Born on October 23, 1954, in Pingtung, Taiwan, Lee began his career in 1975 after moving to the United States to study theater. It was at the University of Illinois that he honed his skills and developed an appreciation for the drama of human relationships.

The diverse nature of Lee’s filmography bears testament to his versatility. His breakthrough movie, “The Wedding Banquet” (1993), explored homosexuality and cultural expectations, earning him international recognition. Lee’s brilliance further shone through “Sense and Sensibility” (1995) and the haunting “The Ice Storm” (1997). His innovation and daring materialized with the visually stunning wuxia film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) and the culturally significant “Brokeback Mountain” (2005), both winning multiple Oscars.

His cinema delicately transcends cultural and social boundaries, leading to his unique place in global filmmaking. Ang Lee’s contribution to cinema has been recognized with two Academy Awards for Best Director, making him one of the most celebrated directors of his generation.

Artist Bio

Ang Lee, a Taiwanese-born filmmaker, has etched his name in cinema history with his dynamic storytelling and emotive narratives. Known for “Brokeback Mountain” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, Lee’s films resonate across cultural divides, earning him two Oscars for Best Director.