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