8.1
TV
Acting
Phillip Edward Van Lear
- Birthplace
- Aurora, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 25 titles
Biography
Phillip Edward Van Lear is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Michael Sr. in Tyler Perry's film Meet the Browns and Louis Patterson on FOX's Prison Break.
Signature work
Known For
8.1
TV
7.1
TV
Empire
6.1
Movie
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
7.1
Movie
The Express
7.9
TV
The Chi
5.6
Movie
Southside with You
7.4
TV
Early Edition
7.2
TV
Boss
6.4
TV
Crisis
6.6
Movie
Meet the Browns
6.2
Movie
The Perfect Christmas Present
6.6
Movie
A Family Thing
4.5
Movie
The Crash
5.9
Movie
Chicago Cab
6.7
Movie
A Light Beneath Their Feet
5.7
Movie
Holiday Heist
3.5
Movie
Animator
8.4
Movie
Killing Eleanor
Acting credits 25
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Killing Eleanor Film | Harold |
| 2019 | Holiday Heist Film | Robert |
| 2019 | Animator Film | Gerald |
| 2018 | The Chi TV | Alderman Wayne Bonner (3 ep) |
| 2017 | The Perfect Christmas Present Film | Sam |
| 2017 | The Crash Film | Colonel Ryan |
| 2016 | Southside with You Film | Fraser C. Robinson |
| 2016 | Mute Film | Monette |
| 2016 | A Light Beneath Their Feet Film | Joe |
| 2015 | Empire TV | Dr. Kippelman (1 ep) |
| 2014 | The Two Thieves Film | Roman Guard |
| 2014 | Crisis TV | Senator Mason Yarrow (1 ep) |
| 2013 | My Dog the Space Traveler Film | Clarence |
| 2011 | Boss TV | Alderman Alverson (4 ep) |
| 2008 | The Express Film | NAACP Member |
| 2008 | Meet the Browns Film | Michael Sr. |
| 2005 | Prison Break TV | Louis Patterson (13 ep) |
| 2004 | Barbershop 2: Back in Business Film | Mr. Diggs |
| 2001 | The Rest of Your Life Film | Buddy |
| 1998 | Chicago Cab Film | Father-To-Be |
| 1997 | Night of the Lawyers Film | TV Anchorman |
| 1996 | EZ Streets TV | (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Early Edition TV | Rojas (1 ep) |
| 1996 | A Family Thing Film | Club Manager |
| 1993 | Thieves Quartet Film | Jimmy Fuqua |