Tu Men (February 1960 – 12 December 2021) was a Chinese actor of

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ethnicity.

Career

Tu is known for his portrayals of

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in films such as ''

'' and ''

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''. In 2018 he was at the center of a political dispute after referring to Taiwan as “Taiwan, China” drawing a rebuke from the leader of the Taiwan authorities. He died of

esophageal cancer Esophageal cancer is cancer arising from the esophagus—the food pipe that runs between the throat and the stomach. Symptoms often include difficulty in swallowing and weight loss. Other symptoms may include pain when swallowing, a hoarse voi ...

on 12 December 2021, at the age of 61.

Selected filmography

Film

Television series

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tu, Men 1960 births 2021 deaths 20th-century Chinese male actors 21st-century Chinese male actors Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors Shanghai Theatre Academy alumni Deaths from esophageal cancer