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Robert Lin

Robert Lin

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.

Known for

Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet
Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet
2025
Lift to Hell
Lift to Hell
2013 • Dr. Zhang Tiankai
Iceberg
Iceberg
2013
Waiting in Beijing
Waiting in Beijing
2008 • Dr. Zheng
Baober in Love
Baober in Love
2004 • Doctor
School of Rock
School of Rock
2003 • Lawrence's Father
Green Card Fever
2003 • Chen
Shanghai Knights
Shanghai Knights
2003 • Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)

Full filmography

Lift to Hell
Lift to Hell
2013 • Dr. Zhang Tiankai
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School of Rock
School of Rock
2003 • Lawrence's Father
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Shanghai Knights
Shanghai Knights
2003 • Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
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Man of the Century
Man of the Century
1999 • Chinese Mob Boss
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Kundun
Kundun
1997 • Chairman Mao
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Red Corner
Red Corner
1997 • Director Liu's Interpreter
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Robert Lin – Biography, Known For & Filmography