Robert Lin

Acting

Robert Lin

Birthplace
Beijing, China
Credits
14 titles

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.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 14

YearTitleRole
2026 Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet Film
2013 Lift to Hell Film Dr. Zhang Tiankai
2013 Iceberg Film
2008 Waiting in Beijing Film Dr. Zheng
2004 Baober in Love Film Doctor
2003 The School of Rock Film Lawrence's Father
2003 Green Card Fever Film Chen
2003 Shanghai Knights Film Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
1999 Man of the Century Film Chinese Mob Boss
1998 In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese Film Self
1997 Kundun Film Chairman Mao
1997 Red Corner Film Director Liu's Interpreter
1997 Oz TV (1 ep)
1975 Saturday Night Live TV Chairman / Various (voice) (1 ep)
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