Doze Niu Biography: Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Daughter, Wife, Movies, TV Shows

Niu Cheng-tse and widely known as Doze Niu, is a Taiwanese actor, director, and producer whose provocative films and bold personality have made him a polarizing figure in Chinese-language cinema.

He debuted as an actor in Growing Up (1983) and directed the gangster epic Monga (2010), which grossed $11 million and earned eight Golden Horse nominations.

Niu helmed Love (2012), a star-studded romance that drew $15 million, and founded Red on Red Studio. Despite a 2018 sexual assault conviction leading to a four-year sentence (served 2020–2021), he remains influential through past blockbusters and industry connections.

Profile

• Full Name: Niu Cheng-tse
• Stage Name: Doze Niu
• Born: June 22, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan
• Nationality: Taiwanese
• Occupation: Actor, Film Director, Producer
• Height: 1.72m
• Parents: Zhang Qingqin and Niu Hua
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Niu Cheng-tse was born on June 22, 1966, in Taipei City, Taiwan, to Zhang Qingqin, a military officer, and Niu Hua, a homemaker. He might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

Niu attended Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School and later studied at the Chinese Culture University, majoring in drama. He began acting in campus theater and joined the Performance Workshop in 1984.

Niu is of Taiwanese ethnicity, though he keeps his religious beliefs private.

Career

Doze Niu launched his acting career in Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s Growing Up (1983), playing a rebellious teen. He starred in The Outsiders (2004) and What on Earth Have I Done Wrong?! (2007), earning Best Actor at the Taipei Film Awards.

Niu debuted as director with What on Earth in 2007, a mockumentary that won the FIPRESCI Prize at Tokyo. He directed Monga in 2010, a gritty Taipei gang saga starring Ethan Juan and Mark Chao, grossing $11 million and dominating Golden Horse nominations.

Niu established Red on Red Studio in 2011. His early works blended raw energy with social commentary.

Niu directed Love in 2012, intertwining stories with Shu Qi and Zhao Wei, earning $15 million across Asia. He produced Paradise in Service (2014), a war drama that premiered at Toronto.

Niu faced legal issues in 2018, convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to four years, serving from 2020 to 2021. He has not directed since.

Niu’s films grossed over $30 million combined and shaped Taiwan’s commercial cinema. His acting spanned 50+ projects.

Doze Niu remains inactive in filmmaking post-release but retains industry influence through past successes. He supports young actors through informal mentorship.

Niu’s Monga and Love screen in university courses on Taiwanese cinema. His legacy lies in revitalizing youth-oriented blockbusters despite personal controversies.

Social Media

Doze Niu does not have a social media account

Personal Life

Doze Niu keeps family details private but has a daughter from a previous relationship, born in the 2000s. He resides in a low-profile apartment in Taipei’s Neihu District.

Niu enjoys photography, cooking Italian cuisine, and collecting vintage motorcycles.

Filmography

• What on Earth Have I Done Wrong?! (2007)
• Monga (2010)
• Love (2012)
• Paradise in Service (2014, producer)

Net Worth

Doze Niu has an estimated net worth of $10 million. His income derived primarily from directing fees, profit shares from Monga and Love, and acting salaries.

Production company assets and real estate in Taipei provide residual value. Past endorsement deals also contributed to his financial success.