Lin Hsiu-Ling - Actor Profile

Lin Hsiu-Ling

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
14Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 18, 1966

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lin Hsiu-Ling reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lin Hsiu-Ling's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lin Hsiu-Ling remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Taipei Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lin Hsiu-Ling Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lin Hsiu-Ling's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Taipei Story (1985) movie poster
★7.5

Taipei Story: A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend

Taipei Story

1985•Drama
★7.4
A Summer at Grandpa's (1984) movie poster
★7.4

A Summer at Grandpa's: A coming-of-age story about a young brother and sister whom spend a pivotal summer in the country with their grandparent

A Summer at Grandpa's

1984•Drama
★7.1
The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) movie poster
★7.1

The Boys from Fengkuei: Ah-Ching and his friends have just finished school in their island fishing village, and now spend most of their time dri

The Boys from Fengkuei

1983•Drama
★6.2
Osmanthus Alley (1987) movie poster
★6.2

Osmanthus Alley: Ti Hung's parents die when she is twelve. When she is sixteen, she determines to change her fate, swearing to rise from

Osmanthus Alley

1987•Drama
★2.0
Five Friends of Tai-Pao's (1989) movie poster
★2.0

Five Friends of Tai-Pao's: Romantic comedy from Taiwan.

Five Friends of Tai-Pao's

1989•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lin Hsiu-Ling.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Fatal Recall - Flop Similar →
1990 Young Soldier - Flop Similar →
1989 Five Friends of Tai-Pao's - Flop Similar →
1988 The Digger The Suona Player - Flop Similar →
1987 Osmanthus Alley - Average Similar →
1986 Gallery of Fools Mei-huei Flop Similar →
1985 The Spring Outside the Fence - Flop Similar →
1985 Spring Daddy - Flop Similar →
1985 Taipei Story A-Ling Super Hit Similar →
1985 Super Citizen - Flop Similar →
1985 Now and Then - Flop Similar →
1984 A Summer at Grandpa's Lin Pi-yun Hit Similar →
1984 The Express - Flop Similar →
1983 The Boys from Fengkuei Hsiao Hsing Hit Similar →

Lin Hsiu-Ling - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lin Hsiu-Ling?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lin Hsiu-Ling is "Taipei Story" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Lin Hsiu-Ling acted in?

Lin Hsiu-Ling has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lin Hsiu-Ling?

Other notable films include "A Summer at Grandpa's", "The Boys from Fengkuei", and "Osmanthus Alley".