Brigitte Lin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brigitte Lin
Occupation	Movie Actress
Date Of Birth	Nov 3, 1954(1954-11-03)
Age	70
Country	Taiwan
Horoscope	Scorpio

Brigitte Lin Biography

Brigitte Lin is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress who was born on November 3, 1954 in Taiwan. Award-winning Taiwanese actress who was widely regarded as the icon for Chinese film.

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At the height of her popularity, Lin was inarguably one of the most sought- after actresses in the Chinese film industry. She starred in more than 100 movies. Lin was credited for boosting Taiwan’s film production in the 1970s before earning even greater popularity in Hong Kong in the 1990s, becoming a trans-island legend of her time.

Lin was born in Chiayi, Taiwan. She was scouted in 1972 on the streets of Taipei by a film producer after she finished women high school and was preparing for university. Lin debuted in the film adaptation of Chiung Yao’s Outside the Window (1973), which propelled her into stardom. Lin, along with Joan Lin, Charlie Chin and Chin Han, thus became known as the “Two Chins, Two Lins” (二秦二林) for their extensive roles in romantic movies of the 70’s based on Chiung’s novels that dominated the Taiwanese box office. She subsequently joined Chiung Yao’s company in 1976 and, by 1982, had played the lead in 12 of her films.

She got married to Michael Ying in 1994, and they have two sons.

Brigitte Lin Net Worth

Brigitte Lin is one of the richest Movie Actress from Taiwan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brigitte Lin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1972, she was discovered by a producer, and began acting in romance films.

She was a household name for her various transgender characters in her professional career.

Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia (Chinese: 林青霞 ; pinyin: Lín Qīngxiá ; born 3 November 1954) is a Taiwanese actress. She is regarded as an icon of Chinese cinema for her extensive and varied roles in both Taiwanese and Hong Kong films.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Brigitte Lin height 5 ft 6 in Brigitte weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Brigitte Lin Dating?

According to our records, Brigitte Lin married to Michael Ying. As of December 1, 2023, Brigitte Lin’s is not dating anyone.

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Subsequently, she starred in many other notable martial epics including New Dragon Gate Inn (1992) and The Bride with White Hair (1993).

Facts & Trivia

Brigitte Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Taiwan. Brigitte Lin celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.

She retired from acting in 1994. Her last acting role was in Ashes of Time (1994).

Top Facts about Brigitte Lin

1. Brigitte Lin is a retired Taiwanese actress.
2. She was born on November 3, 1954 in Taipei, Taiwan.
3. Lin has acted in over 100 films and TV dramas.
4. She won the Best Actress award at the Golden Horse Awards twice.
5. Lin’s most famous role is in the film “Chungking Express”.
6. She retired from acting in 1994 to focus on her family.
7. Lin married businessman Michael Ying in 1994 and they have two children together.
8. In 2019, she made a rare public appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.
9. Lin is known for her androgynous look and versatile acting skills.
10. She remains an icon of Taiwanese cinema to this day.

What happened to Brigitte Lin?

She retired from acting in 1994. Her last acting role was in Ashes of Time (1994).

Is Brigitte Lin still married?

Earlier this year, Hong Kong media reported that Taiwanese actress Lin Ching- hsia (or Brigitte Lin), had divorced from her husband of 24 years, billionaire Michael Ying.

Who is Brigitte Lin husband?

Michael Ying

Does Brigitte Lin speak Cantonese?

Ashes of Time is even more intense. In this Jin Yong-adapted film that has nothing to do with the author, the characters from the ‘central plains’ interpreted by Hongkonghese actors speak in Cantonese dialect, while Brigitte Lin, the princess of the remote kingdom of Yan, speaks standard Chinese (putonghua).

How old is Brigitte Lin?

67 years (November 3, 1954)