
Phillip Edward Van Lear
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Aurora, Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography

Killing Eleanor 2020
as Harold

Holiday Heist 2019
as Robert

Animator 2019
as Gerald

The Perfect Christmas Present 2017
as Sam

The Crash 2017
as Colonel Ryan

Southside with You 2016
as Fraser C. Robinson

Mute 2016
as Monette

A Light Beneath Their Feet 2016
as Joe

The Two Thieves 2014
as Roman Guard

My Dog the Space Traveler 2013
as Clarence

The Express 2008
as NAACP Member

Meet the Browns 2008
as Michael Sr.

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

A Family Thing 1996
as Club Manager

Thieves Quartet 1993
as Jimmy Fuqua
Credits from TMDB.