Birth Name: Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Occupation: Director
Born In: China
Birthdate: Age: 78 years old (as of 2025)
Ethnicity: Asian
Nationality: Taiwanese
Sexuality: Straight
Hou Hsiao-hsien was born on the 8th of April, 1947. He is famous for being a Director. His first foray into western films, 2007’s Flight of the Red Balloon, starred famed French actress Juliette Binoche. Hou Hsiao-hsien’s age is 78. Leading figure in Taiwan’s New Wave movement and director of intimate dramas like The Puppetmaster and Flight of the Red Balloon.
The 78-year-old director was born in China. He began working as a screenwriting collaborator with the renowned author Chu Tien-Wen in the 1980s. He was voted Director of the Decade for the 1990s by film critics in a poll that was organized by The Village Voice and Film Comment.
Hou Hsiao-hsien is a Aries and his 79th birthday is in .
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Childhood
Hou Hsiao-hsien was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Hou Hsiao-Hsien is part of the Baby boomers generation. Also known as "boomers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. They are associated with a rejection of traditional values. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement.
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While we don't know Hou Hsiao-hsien birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Tuesday. People born on a Tuesday have great will power and a lot of energy. In general, they are very ambitious.
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The 78-year-old Taiwanese was born in the Baby Boomers Generation and the Year of the Pig
Education
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Family
Hou Hsiao-hsien’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Hou Hsiao-hsien’s parents.
Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Hou Hsiao-hsien keeps his personal life private. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Hou Hsiao-Hsien |
| NICKNAME: | Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Hsiao-Hsien Hou |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Aries |
| BIRTH DAY: | Tuesday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 78-year-old Taiwanese director has done well thus far. Majority of Hou’s money comes from being a director. CelebsMoney has recently updated Hou Hsiao-hsien’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Hou Hsiao-hsien is a Aries. People of this zodiac sign like physical challenges, taking on leadership roles, individual sports and dislike inactivity, delays, and work that doesn't use one's talents. The strengths of this sign are being courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, while weaknesses can be to be impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive and aggressive. The greatest overall compatibility with Aries is Libra and Leo.
Chinese Zodiac: Hou Hsiao-hsien was born in the Year of the Serpent. People born under this sign are nice and good-mannered. They're always forgiving of other people's mistakes, which at times can translate to naivete and gullibility.
Ruling Planet: Hou Hsiao-hsien has a ruling planet of Mars and has a ruling planet of Mars and by astrological associations Tuesday is ruled by Mars. This planet symbolizes the principle of assertive drive and energy. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have huge drive, aggression and commpetitiveness.
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Hou Hsiao-hsien’s birth sign is Aries and he has a ruling planet of Mars.
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