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Phillip Edward Van Lear

Acting Aurora, Illinois, USA 25 credits
25
Total Credits
1993–2020
28 Years Career Span
7
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Biography

Phillip Edward Van Lear works in acting. Born in Aurora, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 25 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Chi

as Alderman Wayne Bonner

Empire

as Dr. Kippelman

Boss

as Alderman Alverson
Film

Closer

as Louis Patterson
Film

Barbershop 2: Back in Business

as Mr. Diggs
Film

The Last Metro

as Rojas

EZ Streets

1996

Career timeline

Killing Eleanor
Holiday HeistAnimator
The Chi
The CrashThe Perfect Christmas Present
Southside with YouMuteA Light Beneath Their Feet
Empire
CrisisThe Two Thieves
My Dog the Space Traveler
Boss
The ExpressMeet the Browns
Prison Break
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
The Rest of Your Life
Chicago Cab
Night of the Lawyers
Early EditionEZ StreetsA Family Thing
Thieves Quartet

Full Filmography

25 titles
  • Killing Eleanor (2020) as Harold
  • Holiday Heist (2019) as Robert
  • Animator (2019) as Gerald
  • The Chi (2018) as Alderman Wayne Bonner
  • The Crash (2017) as Colonel Ryan
  • The Perfect Christmas Present (2017) as Sam
  • Southside with You (2016) as Fraser C. Robinson
  • Mute (2016) as Monette
  • A Light Beneath Their Feet (2016) as Joe
  • Empire (2015) as Dr. Kippelman
  • Crisis (2014) as Senator Mason Yarrow
  • The Two Thieves (2014) as Roman Guard
  • My Dog the Space Traveler (2013) as Clarence
  • Boss (2011) as Alderman Alverson
  • The Express (2008) as NAACP Member
  • Meet the Browns (2008) as Michael Sr.
  • Prison Break (2005) as Louis Patterson
  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) as Mr. Diggs
  • The Rest of Your Life (2001) as Buddy
  • Chicago Cab (1998) as Father-To-Be
  • Night of the Lawyers (1997) as TV Anchorman
  • Early Edition (1996) as Rojas
  • EZ Streets (1996)
  • A Family Thing (1996) as Club Manager
  • Thieves Quartet (1993) as Jimmy Fuqua

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Phillip Edward Van Lear best known for?

Phillip Edward Van Lear is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Chi (2018), Empire (2015), Boss (2011), Closer (2004).

When and where was Phillip Edward Van Lear born?

Phillip Edward Van Lear was born in Aurora, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does Phillip Edward Van Lear have?

Phillip Edward Van Lear has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2020.

What is Phillip Edward Van Lear's background in cinema and television?

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.