Robert Lin

Robert Lin

Beijing, China
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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.

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Known For

The School of Rock
The School of Rock

2003

as Lawrence's Father

Shanghai Knights
Shanghai Knights

2003

as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)

Kundun
Kundun

1997

as Chairman Mao

Red Corner
Red Corner

1997

as Director Liu's Interpreter

Man of the Century
Man of the Century

1999

as Chinese Mob Boss

Baober in Love
Baober in Love

2004

as Doctor

Lift to Hell
Lift to Hell

2013

as Dr. Zhang Tiankai

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Green Card Fever

2003

as Chen

Iceberg
Waiting in Beijing
Waiting in Beijing

2008

as Dr. Zheng