Sun Yueh
Acting
Born: October 26, 1930
Yuyao, Zhejiang, China
Biography
Sun Yueh (Chinese: 孫越; pinyin: Sūn Yuè; 26 October 1930 – 1 May 2018) was a Taiwanese actor. Born in Yuyao, Zhejiang on 26 October 1930, he moved to Taiwan in 1949. Sun appeared in his first film in 1962, and retired in 1989. Over the course of his career, he received the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1968, and the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor in 1983. Sun stopped smoking after his baptism as a Christian in 1981, and in later life became a humanitarian known for his work with the John Tung Foundation. He cautioned youth against the use of tobacco, and drew attention to ailments related to smoking, namely chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.In 2010, Sun received a Golden Horse Award for special contributions.
Also Known As
- Suen Yuet
- 孫越
- Sum Yuen
- Sun Yuen
- Sun Yeuh
- Sun Yuih
- Sun Yueh
- Sung Yueh
- Sun Yuet
- Son Wol
- 손월
Known For
February 13, 1987
February 13, 1983
July 11, 1979
February 11, 1989
October 04, 1979
April 05, 1979
April 01, 1983
January 29, 1976
May 31, 1973
October 13, 1977
February 02, 1970
September 02, 1983