Phillip Edward Van Lear

Known For: Acting
Birthplace: Aurora, Illinois, USA
Active Years: 1993–2020 (28 Years)
Total Credits: 25 credits in database

Acting Aurora, Illinois, USA 25 credits

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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Frequent co-stars

Irma P. Hall 2 shared titles

Angela Bassett 1 shared title

Rick Fox 1 shared title

Lance Gross 1 shared title

Chlöe Bailey 1 shared title

Mariana Tolbert 1 shared title

Sofía Vergara 1 shared title

Tamela Mann 1 shared title

David Mann 1 shared title

Tyler Perry 1 shared title

Career timeline

2020

Killing Eleanor

2019

Holiday HeistAnimator

2018

The Chi

2017

The CrashThe Perfect Christmas Present

2016

Southside with YouMuteA Light Beneath Their Feet

2015

Empire

2014

CrisisThe Two Thieves

2013

My Dog the Space Traveler

2011

Boss

2008

The ExpressMeet the Browns

2005

Prison Break

2004

Barbershop 2: Back in Business

2001

The Rest of Your Life

1998

Chicago Cab

1997

Night of the Lawyers

1996

Early EditionEZ StreetsA Family Thing

1993

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
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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), The Crash (2017), Empire (2015), Boss (2011).

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.