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Acting
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Place of Birth:
Beijing, China
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Robert Lin
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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Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet | |
| 2013 | Lift to Hell | Dr. Zhang Tiankai |
| 2013 | Iceberg | |
| 2008 | Waiting in Beijing | Dr. Zheng |
| 2004 | Baober in Love | Doctor |
| 2003 | School of Rock | Lawrence's Father |
| 2003 | Green Card Fever | Chen |
| 2003 | Shanghai Knights | Additional ADR Voice (uncredited) |
| 1999 | Man of the Century | Chinese Mob Boss |
| 1998 | In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese | Self |
| 1997 | Kundun | Chairman Mao |
| 1997 | Red Corner | Director Liu's Interpreter |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Oz |