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Lori Tan Chinn
Actor· Seattle, Washington, USA
Lori Tan Chinn, born in the late 1940s, is an American actress and comedian who made her mark on Broadway in 1970 as Miss Higa Jiga in "Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen." Beyond the stage, she was a prominent dancer with the Katherine Dunham Company and studied African dance under Syvilla Fort. Chinn's television career includes recurring roles on Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black" and a memorable stint as Awkwafina's grandmother on Comedy Central from 2020 to 2023, showcasing her versatility and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
17 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sleepwalker | Bai Zhao | Film |
| 2024 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | Granny Boar (voice) | Film |
| 2023 | Joy Ride | Nai Nai Chen | Film |
| 2022 | Turning Red | Auntie Chen (voice) | Film |
| 2022 | Ghosts of Christmas Always | Arlene | Film |
| 2020 | Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens | Grandma | TV |
| 2013 | Final Recipe | Mrs. Wang | Film |
| 2008 | The Guitar | Mrs. Tzu | Film |
| 2007 | Year of the Fish | Shuk Yee | Film |
| 2004 | From Other Worlds | Mrs. Kim | Film |
| 2001 | South Pacific | Bloody Mary | Film |
| 1999 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Chinese Restaurant Owner | Film |
| 1995 | Living in Oblivion | Costume Designer | Film |
| 1992 | Glengarry Glen Ross | Coat Check Girl | Film |
| 1991 | What About Bob? | Bus Driver | Film |
| 1989 | She-Devil | Vesta Rose Woman | Film |
| 1982 | Author! Author! | Mrs. Woo | Film |
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