Irene Tsu
Biography
Irene Tsu is a Shanghai-born American actress known for her work in film and television. Her acting career began with the film Flower Drum Song in 1961. During the 1960s, she was featured in an advertising campaign known as Wiki wiki dollar. Her acting credits include appearances in Mission: Impossible, Tian mi mi, and The Rockford Files. Depending on the source, her birth date is cited as either April 5, 1943, or November 4, 1945. She speaks English and three varieties of other languages. Her known credits include sixty-one acting roles, and she is also known by the name 诸慧荷 Irene Tsu Wai-Ho.
Career overview
Irene Tsu is a Shanghai-born American actress who has 61 known acting credits. She began her film career in the 1961 film Flower Drum Song. During the 1960s, she was also featured in an advertising campaign known as Wiki wiki dollar.
Throughout her career, she has been involved in both television and film projects. Among her credits are appearances in Mission: Impossible, Tian mi mi, and The Rockford Files.
Fluent in English and three other varieties of language, her professional background spans multiple decades in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- Atrophy (2021) as Mrs. Sugita
- Away (2020) as Lu's Mother (Older)
- Over the Moon (2020) as Grandma (voice)
- Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred (2011) as Mrs. Rhee
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Christina Yu
- You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009) as Self
- The Heart Specialist (2006) as Mrs. Olson
- CSI: NY (2004) as Madam Tuki Song
- Cold Case (2003) as Da Chun Lu (2009)
- Lost at Home (2003)
- Golden Chicken (2002) as Auntie
- The Division (2001) as Madame Lin
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Mrs. Fong
- The Michael Richards Show (2000) as Woman #3
- Tell Me No Secrets (1997) as Mrs. Ching
- Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) as Rosie Li
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Mary Kim
- Baywatch Nights (1995) as Lili
- The Single Guy (1995) as Mrs. Pao
- Compromising Situations (1994) as Li Miau
- Mr. Jones (1993) as Mrs. Chang
- Snapdragon (1993) as Hua
- Noble House (1988)
- Steele Justice (1987) as Xua Chen
- Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) as Sheila Waltzberg
- Airwolf (1984) as Carol Oshiro
- A Touch of Scandal (1984) as Woman in Restaurant
- Damien: The Leper Priest (1980) as Kapu
- Future Cop (1977) as Dr. Tingley
- Hot Potato (1976) as Detective Sgt. Pam Varaje
- Damien's Island (1976) as Momi
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Mei Ling
- Deadly Hero (1975)
- Paper Tiger (1975) as Talah
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Daphne Ishawahara
- Airport 1975 (1974) as Carol
- Three the Hard Way (1974) as Empress
- The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go (1974) as Tah-Ling
- Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders (1974) as Celestial Image
- The New Perry Mason (1973) as Nhi Khanh
- Cannon (1971)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Alia
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Miss Takashima
- The Green Berets (1968) as Lin
- Ironside (1967)
- Caprice (1967) as Su Ling
- The Karate Killers (1967) as Reikko
- Island of the Lost (1967) as Judy
- Mission: Impossible (1966)
- Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) as Pua
- Women of the Prehistoric Planet (1966) as Linda
- Laredo (1965)
- 7 Women (1965) as Chinese Girl
- How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) as Native Girl
- The Sword of Ali Baba (1965) as Nalu
- Breaking Point (1963)
- Take Her, She's Mine (1963) as Miss Wu
- Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963) as Suzy
- Flower Drum Song (1961) as Dancer (uncredited)
- My Three Sons (1960)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Juli Eng
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Irene Tsu best known for?
Irene Tsu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Away (2020), Over the Moon (2020), Law & Order: LA (2010), CSI: NY (2004).
When and where was Irene Tsu born?
Irene Tsu was born on April 5, 1943 in Shanghai, China.
How many credits does Irene Tsu have?
Irene Tsu has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2021.
What is Irene Tsu's background in cinema and television?
Irene Tsu is a Shanghai-born American actress known for her work in film and television. Her acting career began with the film Flower Drum Song in 1961. During the 1960s, she was featured in an advertising campaign known as Wiki wiki dollar. Her acting credits include appearances in Mission: Impossible, Tian mi mi, and...
Irene Tsu by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) as Rosie Li — aged about 53
- Cold Case (2003) as Da Chun Lu (2009) — aged about 60
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Mary Kim — aged about 52
- The New Perry Mason (1973) as Nhi Khanh — aged about 30
- Perry Mason (1957) as Juli Eng — aged about 14
- Airwolf (1984) as Carol Oshiro — aged about 41
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