Lê Công Tuấn Anh
Biography
Le Cong Tuan Anh (February 2, 1967 – October 17, 1996, also called Lê Công) was a Vietnamese actor. Starting out in a theatre troupe, he later received offers from directors and dabbled in cinema with small supporting roles until his role as Quang in the 1995 box office hit "The Bitter Taste of Love" (Vị Đắng Tình Yêu) catapulted him into a national sensation. He was considered the most famous actor in 1990s Vietnamese cinema, and during his career amassed an impressive profile of over 60 films, stage productions, a Best Actor award at the 10th Vietnam Film Festival, a Golden Prize at the 2nd National Theatre Festival, and Favourite Artist by the public votes for three consecutive years. Le Cong Tuan Anh passed away at the age of 29 and the height of his career; the death was ruled a suicide. His funeral was attended by thousands of fans from across the country and heavily detailed by the press, making it one of the biggest events in modern Vietnamese history.
Known For & Full Filmography16 Titles
Movie - 1995, 2h 15m • as The Drunken Dancer
Follows a young cyclo driver on his poverty-driven descent into criminality in modern-day Ho Chi Minh City. The boy's struggles to scratch out a living for his two sisters and grandfather in the mean streets of the city lead to petty crime on behalf of a mysterious Madame from whom he rents his cyclo.
Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes • as Quang
Acclaimed for her outstanding beauty and intellect, Bạch Cúc is thought to have a lavish and glamourous life awaiting her in the future, but instead gets married off to the hedonistic, good-for-nothing heir of a wealthy landlord family. Refusing to tolerate the constant abuse wreak upon herself and other servants in estate, Bạch Cúc joins the Vietminh, and begins her double life operating an intricate intelligence network.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as Tường
At a family gathering, a company director discovers that he has a child from a short-lived affair 10 years ago.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Lượm
Hue battlefield in the 40s, when the boys aged 9 and 10, who were supposed to go to school, engaged in the war. Their innocence and patriotism had made many touching stories and characters that would stand the test of time.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Đức
At the behest of her ailing father, a woman reluctantly tries to forget the lover she has been awaiting for years.
Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • as Minh
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Vương Chí Nhân
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Long
As they enter the final year in high school, a group of friends encounter a series of personal issues.
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Gia
Three close friends venture to investigate the identity of a handsome man who frequents the cafe opposite their high school
Movie - 1991, 2h 15m • as Công
Công has a crush on Hiền, though she finds his relentless pursuit annoying and is more passionate about football. When Hiền applies to join the school’s football team, her skills impresses the coach who then decides to make her the new goalkeeper. Unhappy with the coach’s favourable guidance towards Hiền, Công and the replaced goalkeeper Tiểu Mai begin to cause problems.
Movie - 1990, 2h 15m • as Quang
In post-war Vietnam, a talented piano student and doctor in training begin a doomed love affair.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as Tấn
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • as Long
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Tường
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Hoan
After the war, a young man reuniting with his beloved must deal with the fact that she has gone insane.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Quang Sơn
A South Vietnamese soldier deserts the army and comes back to find his girlfriend, only to find out she has moved to Saigon. Dejected, he leaves to seek hiding in Da Lat, where he befriends an amateur singer with a special voice.