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Michael Paul Chan
Actor· San Francisco, California, USA
Michael Paul Chan, born on June 26, 1950, in San Francisco, is a third-generation Chinese American actor with a versatile career spanning television and film. His roles include Judge Lionel Ping in "Arrested Development," Detective Michael Tao in "The Closer," and the convenience store owner in "Falling Down." Chan’s voice work ranges from Jimmy Ho in "The PJs" to an agent of the CIA in "The Simpsons." His filmography also features appearances in "Batman & Robin," "Babylon 5," and "Megiddo: The Omega Code 2." As a founding member of the Asian American Theater Company, Chan’s contributions extend beyond the screen, reflecting a commitment to his cultural heritage and community.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
42 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ba | Sonny | Film |
| 2019 | Boy Genius | Sam | Film |
| 2012 | Major Crimes | Lt. Mike Tao | TV |
| 2006 | Mrs. Harris | Dr. Louis Roh | Film |
| 2006 | Americanese | Jimmy Chan | Film |
| 2005 | The Closer | Mike Tao | TV |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous | Guard | Film |
| 2002 | Robbery Homicide Division | Det. Ron Lu | TV |
| 2001 | Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 | Chinese Premier | Film |
| 2001 | The Ghost | Inspector Wu | Film |
| 2001 | The Glass House | Mr. Kim | Film |
| 2001 | Spy Game | Vincent Vy Ngo | Film |
| 2000 | Once in the Life | Buddha | Film |
| 1999 | Black & White | Witness | Film |
| 1999 | The PJs | Jimmy Ho (voice) | TV |
| 1999 | The Insider | Norman the Cameraman | Film |
| 1999 | Molly | Domingo | Film |
| 1999 | The Big Tease | Clarence | Film |
| 1998 | U.S. Marshals | Chen | Film |
| 1997 | The Protector | Dr. Anthony Mane | Film |
| 1997 | Batman & Robin | Observatory Scientist | Film |
| 1997 | Double Tap | Fung Suk | Film |
| 1996 | Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 | Harry Kee | Film |
| 1995 | The Immortals | Mifune | Film |
| 1995 | Galaxis | Manny Hopkins | Film |
| 1995 | Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure | Judge Hakawa | Film |
| 1995 | Batman Forever | Executive | Film |
| 1994 | A Friend to Die For | Mr. Kwan | Film |
| 1993 | The Joy Luck Club | Harold | Film |
| 1993 | Joshua Tree | Jimmy Shoeshine | Film |
| 1993 | Heaven & Earth | Interrogator | Film |
| 1993 | Falling Down | Mr. Lee | Film |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire | Carl Chang | Film |
| 1991 | Under Cover | Dr. Lee | TV |
| 1991 | Thousand Pieces of Gold | Hong King | Film |
| 1987 | The Three Kings | Second Cop | Film |
| 1986 | Quicksilver | Asian Gang Member #2 | Film |
| 1986 | Kung Fu: The Movie | Ching | Film |
| 1985 | The Goonies | Data's Father | Film |
| 1984 | Runaway | Wilson | Film |
| 1980 | Cardiac Arrest | Wylie Wong | Film |
| 1979 | Up Yours | Yellow / Grocery Boy (as Mike Chan) | Film |
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