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Phillip Edward Van Lear

Phillip Edward Van Lear

Phillip Edward Van Lear is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Michael Sr. in Tyler Perry's film Meet the Browns and Louis Patterson on FOX's Prison Break.

Known for

Killing Eleanor
Killing Eleanor
2020 • Harold
Holiday Heist
Holiday Heist
2019 • Robert
Animator
Animator
2019 • Gerald
The Perfect Christmas Present
The Perfect Christmas Present
2017 • Sam
The Crash
The Crash
2017 • Colonel Ryan
Southside with You
Southside with You
2016 • Fraser C. Robinson
Mute
Mute
2016 • Monette
A Light Beneath Their Feet
A Light Beneath Their Feet
2016 • Joe

Full filmography

Killing Eleanor
Killing Eleanor
2020 • Harold
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Holiday Heist
Holiday Heist
2019 • Robert
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Animator
Animator
2019 • Gerald
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The Perfect Christmas Present
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The Crash
The Crash
2017 • Colonel Ryan
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Southside with You
Southside with You
2016 • Fraser C. Robinson
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Mute
Mute
2016 • Monette
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A Light Beneath Their Feet
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The Two Thieves
The Two Thieves
2014 • Roman Guard
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My Dog the Space Traveler
My Dog the Space Traveler
2013 • Clarence
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The Express
The Express
2008 • NAACP Member
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Meet the Browns
Meet the Browns
2008 • Michael Sr.
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Barbershop 2: Back in Business
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The Rest of Your Life
The Rest of Your Life
2001 • Buddy
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Chicago Cab
Chicago Cab
1998 • Father-To-Be
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Night of the Lawyers
Night of the Lawyers
1997 • TV Anchorman
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A Family Thing
A Family Thing
1996 • Club Manager
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Thieves Quartet
Thieves Quartet
1993 • Jimmy Fuqua
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Phillip Edward Van Lear – Biography, Known For & Filmography