Michael Paul Chan

Michael Paul Chan

Born June 26, 1950 (Age: 75) San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

Michael Paul Chan (born June 26, 1950) is an American television and film actor. Some of his recent television work includes Judge Lionel Ping on Arrested Development, Robbery Homicide Division, Dr. Lee in the Joel Schumacher directed "Batman & Robin," the voice of Jimmy Ho on The PJ's, and Detective Michael Tao on the TNT series The Closer. He had a recurring role in The Wonder Years as Mr. Chong. He also played the role of Dr. Louis Rob in Mrs. Harris and appears in the independent film, Americanese. Chan also played the part of the convenience store owner in the 1993 film Falling Down, where he refused to give a discount to Michael Douglas' character when he attempted to purchase a can of soda to get change for the pay telephone outside the store. Recently, he was seen playing the bookie "Andy" on the daytime drama the Young and the Restless. He also provided the voice for an agent of the C.I.A. (Chinese Intelligence Agency) on a 2011 episode of "The Simpsons." He made an appearance on the crime/drama/comedy series "Bones". In 1994, Chan played the character "Roberts" in the episode "The War Prayer" of US TV series Babylon 5. Some of his other movie roles were the Chinese Premier in Megiddo: The Omega Code 2, and as a CIA official, Vincent Vy Ngo, in Spy Game. Chan, a third generation Chinese American, was born in San Francisco, California. He is a founding member of the Asian American Theater Company. He is married with one child. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Paul Chan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Michael Paul Chan (born June 26, 1950) is an American television and film actor. Some of his recent television work includes Judge Lionel Ping on Arrested Development, Robbery Homicide Division, Dr. Lee in the Joel Schumacher directed "Batman & Robin," the voice of Jimmy Ho on The PJ's, and Detective Michael Tao on the TNT series The Closer. He had a recurring role in The Wonder Years as Mr. Chong. He also played the role of Dr. Louis Rob in Mrs. Harris and appears in the independent film, Americanese. Chan also played the part of the convenience store owner in the 1993 film Falling Down, where he refused to give a discount to Michael Douglas' character when he attempted to purchase a can of soda to get change for the pay telephone outside the store. Recently, he was seen playing the bookie "Andy" on the daytime drama the Young and the Restless. He also provided the voice for an agent of the C.I.A. (Chinese Intelligence Agency) on a 2011 episode of "The Simpsons." He made an appearance on the crime/drama/comedy series "Bones". In 1994, Chan played the character "Roberts" in the episode "The War Prayer" of US TV series Babylon 5. Some of his other movie roles were the Chinese Premier in Megiddo: The Omega Code 2, and as a CIA official, Vincent Vy Ngo, in Spy Game. Chan, a third generation Chinese American, was born in San Francisco, California. He is a founding member of the Asian American Theater Company. He is married with one child. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Paul Chan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Filmography

Masked and Anonymous

Masked and Anonymous

2003 as Guard Age: 53
Spy Game

Spy Game

2001 as Vincent Vy Ngo Age: 51
The Glass House

The Glass House

2001 as Mr. Kim Age: 51
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2

Megiddo: The Omega Code 2

2001 as Chinese Premier Age: 51
Once in the Life

Once in the Life

2000 as Buddha Age: 50
The Insider

The Insider

1999 as Norman the Cameraman Age: 49
U.S. Marshals

U.S. Marshals

1998 as Chen Age: 47
The Protector

The Protector

1997 as Dr. Anthony Mane Age: 47
Double Tap

Double Tap

1997 as Fung Suk Age: 47
Batman & Robin

Batman & Robin

1997 as Observatory Scientist Age: 46
Suddenly

Suddenly

1996 as Mr. Chow Age: 46
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

1996 as Harry Kee Age: 46
Paper Dragons

Paper Dragons

1996 as Lee Hongpo Age: 45
The Immortals

The Immortals

1995 as Mifune Age: 45
Batman Forever

Batman Forever

1995 as Executive Age: 44
Maverick

Maverick

1994 as Riverboat Poker Player Age: 43
Heaven & Earth

Heaven & Earth

1993 as Interrogator Age: 43
The Joy Luck Club

The Joy Luck Club

1993 as Harold Age: 43
Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree

1993 as Jimmy Shoeshine Age: 42
Falling Down

Falling Down

1993 as Mr. Lee Age: 42
Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire

1992 as Carl Chang Age: 42
Fatal Friendship

Fatal Friendship

1991 as Mr. Kee Age: 41
Thousand Pieces of Gold

Thousand Pieces of Gold

1991 as Hong King Age: 40
Stranger on My Land

Stranger on My Land

1988 as Eliot Age: 37
The Three Kings

The Three Kings

1987 as Second Cop Age: 37
Quicksilver

Quicksilver

1986 as Asian Gang Member #2 Age: 35
The Goonies

The Goonies

1985 as Data's Father Age: 34
Runaway

Runaway

1984 as Wilson Age: 34
Thief

Thief

1981 as Waiter at Chinese Restaurant Age: 30
Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest

1980 as Wylie Wong Age: 29