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Robert Lin

Acting Beijing, China 14 credits
14
Total Credits
1975–2025
51 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Robert Lin works in acting. Born in Beijing, China. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet
Lift to HellIceberg
Waiting in Beijing
Baober in Love
The School of RockShanghai KnightsGreen Card Fever
Man of the Century
In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
OzRed CornerKundun
Saturday Night Live

Full Filmography

14 titles
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Chairman / Various (voice)
  • Oz (1997)
  • The School of Rock (2003) as Lawrence's Father
  • Red Corner (1997) as Director Liu's Interpreter
  • Shanghai Knights (2003) as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
  • Kundun (1997) as Chairman Mao
  • Baober in Love (2004) as Doctor
  • Man of the Century (1999) as Chinese Mob Boss
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  • Lift to Hell (2013) as Dr. Zhang Tiankai
  • In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese (1998) as Self
  • Waiting in Beijing (2008) as Dr. Zheng
  • Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet (2025)
  • Iceberg (2013)
  • Green Card Fever (2003) as Chen

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Robert Lin best known for?

Robert Lin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including March of the Penguins (2005), Oz (1997), The School of Rock (2003), Red Corner (1997).

When and where was Robert Lin born?

Robert Lin was born in Beijing, China.

How many credits does Robert Lin have?

Robert Lin has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.

What is Robert Lin's background in cinema and television?

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 (Paramou...

Robert Lin by the numbers

14credits
12films
2TV series
1975–2025active years

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