Robert Lin

Birthplace: Beijing, China

Biography

ROBERT LIN  is a Chinese-American actor/writer/filmmaker based in New York and Beijing.  His major film acting credits include the starring role as Chairman Mao in Martin Scorsese directed Tibetan epic Kundun, which was nominated for four Academy Awards.  He was also featured in 2003’s smash hit School of Rock (Paramount Pictures) with Jack Black, and appeared in Red Corner (MGM) with Richard Gere. Other film credits include Green Card Fever, Man of the Century, Lift to Hell, The Nightingale of Tibet, Iceberg and just releasedFront Cover, an American comedy.

Known For

The School of Rock
Shanghai Knights
Red Corner
Kundun
Baober in Love
Man of the Century
Lift to Hell
In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
Waiting in Beijing
Green Card Fever

Top Movie Credits

The School of Rock Lawrence's Father
Shanghai Knights Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
Red Corner Director Liu's Interpreter
Kundun Chairman Mao
Man of the Century Chinese Mob Boss
Lift to Hell Dr. Zhang Tiankai