Michael Paul Chan
Biography
Michael Paul Chan is an American television and film actor born on June 26, 1950, in San Francisco, California. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including Arrested Development, Robbery Homicide Division, The Closer, The PJ's, and The Wonder Years. In the film Batman & Robin, he played the role of Dr. Lee. He also appeared in the independent film Americanese and the 1993 film Falling Down, where he played a convenience store owner. Chan has a recurring role in The Wonder Years as Mr. Chong and has worked on other projects. He is known for his acting work, with over 96 known credits.
Career overview
Michael Paul Chan is an American television and film actor. He has appeared in a variety of roles throughout his career. Some of his notable television work includes Judge Lionel Ping on Arrested Development, Robbery Homicide Division, and Detective Michael Tao on the TNT series The Closer. In addition to his television roles, Chan has also appeared in several films, including the Joel Schumacher directed "Batman & Robin" where he played the role of Dr. Lee.
Chan has also had recurring roles in television series, including The Wonder Years, where he played the role of Mr. Chong. He has also appeared in independent films, such as Americanese. In the 1993 film Falling Down, Chan played the part of a convenience store owner who refused to give a discount to Michael Douglas' character when he attempted to purchase a can.
Chan's acting credits include a wide range of roles in both television and film. He has appeared in numerous projects throughout his career, showcasing his versatility as an actor. With a career spanning multiple decades, Michael Paul Chan has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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- Between Borders (2025) as The Judge
- Ba (2024) as Sonny
- Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2023) as The Lion (voice)
- Hello Tomorrow! (2023) as Walter Greene
- Boy Genius (2019) as Sam
- The Resident (2018) as Yee Austin
- The Good Fight (2017) as Judge Vincent Park
- MacGyver (2016) as Dahn Nguyen
- Major Crimes (2012) as Lt. Mike Tao
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Captain Tanaka
- Smith (2006)
- Mrs. Harris (2006) as Dr. Louis Roh
- Americanese (2006) as Jimmy Chan
- Bones (2005) as Professor Shi Jon Chen
- The Closer (2005) as Mike Tao
- Arrested Development (2003) as Judge Ping
- Las Vegas (2003) as Mr. Zhao
- Las Vegas (2003) as Mr. Larry Chen
- Masked and Anonymous (2003) as Guard
- Boomtown (2002) as Lobo Chan
- Robbery Homicide Division (2002) as Det. Ron Lu
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Yoshi
- Spy Game (2001) as Vincent Vy Ngo
- The Glass House (2001) as Mr. Kim
- Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001) as Chinese Premier
- The Ghost (2001) as Inspector Wu
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Dr. Dexter Chen
- Nikki (2000) as Dr. Cheng
- Static Shock (2000) as Mr. Kim (voice)
- Once in the Life (2000) as Buddha
- The PJs (1999) as Jimmy Ho (voice)
- The Insider (1999) as Norman the Cameraman
- Molly (1999) as Domingo
- The Big Tease (1999) as Clarence
- Black & White (1999) as Witness
- V.I.P. (1998) as Captain Go
- U.S. Marshals (1998) as Chen
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Keith Chan
- Batman & Robin (1997) as Observatory Scientist
- Double Tap (1997) as Fung Suk
- The Protector (1997) as Dr. Anthony Mane
- Arli$$ (1996) as Tom Woo
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Tommy Luck
- Early Edition (1996) as Han
- Suddenly (1996) as Mr. Chow
- Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 (1996) as Harry Kee
- Paper Dragons (1996) as Lee Hongpo
- JAG (1995) as Sonsiri
- Batman Forever (1995) as Executive
- Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure (1995) as Judge Hakawa
- The Immortals (1995) as Mifune
- Galaxis (1995) as Manny Hopkins
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Roberts
- Party of Five (1994) as Conductor
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- Maverick (1994) as Riverboat Poker Player
- Dangerous Heart (1994) as Capt. Lin
- A Friend to Die For (1994) as Mr. Kwan
- Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders (1994) as Lester Kuriyama
- Valley of the Dolls (1994) as Rick Chen
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Chester Paladin
- Falling Down (1993) as Mr. Lee
- Heaven & Earth (1993) as Interrogator
- The Joy Luck Club (1993) as Harold
- Joshua Tree (1993) as Jimmy Shoeshine
- 2000 Malibu Road (1992)
- Rapid Fire (1992) as Carl Chang
- Under Cover (1991) as Dr. Lee
- Thousand Pieces of Gold (1991) as Hong King
- Fatal Friendship (1991) as Mr. Kee
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Masuto
- The Simpsons (1989) as Chinese Agent (voice)
- Hardball (1989)
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Chong
- Stranger on My Land (1988) as Eliot
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Victor Charles
- The Three Kings (1987) as Second Cop
- Quicksilver (1986) as Asian Gang Member #2
- Kung Fu: The Movie (1986) as Ching
- MacGyver (1985) as Banker
- The Goonies (1985) as Data's Father
- The Colbys (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Trevor Han
- Hunter (1984) as Male Nurse
- Runaway (1984) as Wilson
- The Seduction of Gina (1984) as Jack
- T. J. Hooker (1982)
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Doctor
- American Playhouse (1982) as Hong King
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Dynasty (1981)
- Thief (1981) as Waiter at Chinese Restaurant
- Cardiac Arrest (1980) as Wylie Wong
- Knots Landing (1979) as Mr. Tomita
- Up Yours (1979) as Yellow / Grocery Boy (as Mike Chan)
- CHiPs (1977) as Earl Sakai
- Police Woman (1974)