Person file · Acting
Robert Lin
Beijing, China
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of TibetRoleLift to HellDr. Zhang TiankaiIcebergRoleWaiting in BeijingDr. ZhengBaober in LoveDoctorThe School of RockLawrence's FatherGreen Card FeverChenShanghai KnightsAdditional ADR Voice (uncredited)Man of the CenturyChinese Mob BossIn Search of 'Kundun' with Martin ScorseseSelfKundunChairman MaoRed CornerDirector Liu's Interpreter