Shih Chun
Biography
Shih Chun is a Taiwanese actor born on August 22, 1935, in Tianjin, China. Also known as Chun Shih, Shih Jun, Sek Jun, and Shi Ju, he has a known credit total of 23 in the field of acting. His career is characterized by his work in Taiwanese cinema of the 1960s, and he has starred in several films directed by King Hu. Among the films associated with his career are Dotek zenu, Hong shi zi, and Long men ke zhen.
Career overview
Shih Chun is a Taiwanese actor born on August 22, 1935, in Tianjin, China. Also known as Chun Shih, Shih Jun, Sek Jun, and Shi Ju, he is known for his work in acting with twenty-three known credits recorded on The Movie Database. His refined features characterized the cinema of Taiwan during the 1960s.
Throughout his career, he has starred in several films directed by King Hu. Among the notable motion pictures associated with his filmography are Dragon Inn, A Touch of Zen, and Raining in the Mountain.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- The Sojourn (2024) as Self
- 大侠胡金铨 (2022) as self
- The King of Wuxia Part 2 (2022) as Self
- The King of Wuxia Part 1 (2022) as Self
- The Highest Standards — Shih Chun on A Touch of Zen (2016) as Himself / Gu Sheng-zhai
- The Assassin (2015) as Old Herb Picker
- Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003) as Self
- Red Persimmon (1996)
- Road to Hell (1990)
- First Date (1989) as Liu Guoxian
- The Wheel of Life (1983) as Lu Zhenyi / Miao Huatang / Master Qiuwan
- A Man of Immortality (1981)
- Devil Design (1980)
- Keep Out of Danger (1980)
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) as Hui Tung
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) as Scholar Ho Yunqing
- Fury of Shaolin Fist (1978)
- Ghost of the Mirror (1974) as Young Noble
- The Fast Sword (1971) as Nan Kung-Cheng
- A Touch of Zen (1970) as Gu Sheng-zhai
- A City Called Dragon (1970) as Commander Chang Chi-Tsu
- A Sword for a Killer (1968)
- Dragon Inn (1967) as Hsiao Shao-Tzu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shih Chun best known for?
Shih Chun is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Assassin (2015), The Fast Sword (1971), A Touch of Zen (1970), Dragon Inn (1967).
When and where was Shih Chun born?
Shih Chun was born on August 22, 1935 in Tianjin, China.
How many credits does Shih Chun have?
Shih Chun has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2024.
What is Shih Chun's background in cinema and television?
Shih Chun is a Taiwanese actor born on August 22, 1935, in Tianjin, China. Also known as Chun Shih, Shih Jun, Sek Jun, and Shi Ju, he has a known credit total of 23 in the field of acting. His career is characterized by his work in Taiwanese cinema of the 1960s, and he has starred in several films directed by King Hu. ...
Shih Chun by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A Touch of Zen (1970) as Gu Sheng-zhai — aged about 34
- Dragon Inn (1967) as Hsiao Shao-Tzu — aged about 31
- The Fast Sword (1971) as Nan Kung-Cheng — aged about 35
- The Assassin (2015) as Old Herb Picker — aged about 79
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