Robert Lin
- Known for
- Acting
- 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
Filmography
Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet
Movie
Lift to Hell
Movie · as Dr. Zhang Tiankai
Iceberg
Movie
Waiting in Beijing
Movie · as Dr. Zheng
Baober in Love
Movie · as Doctor
The School of Rock
Movie · as Lawrence's Father
Green Card Fever
Movie · as Chen
Shanghai Knights
Movie · as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
Man of the Century
Movie · as Chinese Mob Boss
In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
Movie · as Self
Kundun
Movie · as Chairman Mao
Red Corner
Movie · as Director Liu's Interpreter
Oz
TV · 1 ep
Saturday Night Live
TV · as Chairman / Various (voice) · 1 ep