Ang Lee
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Summary
Ang Lee was born on October 23, 1954[1], in Chaojhou Township[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], writer[5], film producer[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,126 views/month, #4,063 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Lee Sheng[9]
- Spouse: Jane Lin[10]
- Child: Mason Lee[11], Haan Lee[12]
- Country of citizenship: Taiwan[13]
- Educated at: New York University Tisch School of the Arts[14], University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[15], National Taiwan University of Arts[16], University of Illinois College of Fine and Applied Arts[17]
- Notable work: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon[18], Brokeback Mountain[19], Pushing Hands[20], The Wedding Banquet[21], Eat Drink Man Woman[22], Sense and Sensibility[23], The Ice Storm[24], Ride with the Devil[25], Chosen[26], Lust, Caution[27], Taking Woodstock[28], Life of Pi[29], Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk[30]
- Award received: Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[31], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[32], Directors Guild of America Award[33], Academy Award for Best Director[34], Golden Horse Award for Best Director[35], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[36], BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language[37], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[38], Golden Lion[39], Golden Bear[40], Order of Brilliant Star[41], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[42], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[43], Knight of the Legion of Honour[44]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Commons category: Ang Lee[48]
- Residence: White Plains[49], New York City[50]
- Family name: Li[51], Lee[52]
- Given name: Ang[53], Ān[54]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ang Lee[55]
Product Details
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Type: Person[56]
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Country: US[57]
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Began / founded: 1954-10-23[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: d5d8a662-4da1-4750-ab1a-e436ee324dde[59]
Why It Matters
Ang Lee has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Ang Lee born?
Ang Lee's place of birth was Chaojhou Township[2].
Who were Ang Lee's parents?
Ang Lee's father was Lee Sheng[9].
Who was Ang Lee married to?
Ang Lee's spouses include Jane Lin[10].
What did Ang Lee do for work?
Ang Lee worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], writer[5], film producer[6], and director[7].
Where did Ang Lee go to school?
Ang Lee was educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[14], University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[15], National Taiwan University of Arts[16], and University of Illinois College of Fine and Applied Arts[17].
What awards did Ang Lee receive?
Honors received include Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[31], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[32], Directors Guild of America Award[33], and Academy Award for Best Director[34].