Robert Lin
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet 2026
Actor
Lift to Hell 2013
as Dr. Zhang Tiankai
Iceberg 2013
Actor
Waiting in Beijing 2008
as Dr. Zheng
Baober in Love 2004
as Doctor
The School of Rock 2003
as Lawrence's Father
- Green Card Fever
Green Card Fever 2003
as Chen
Shanghai Knights 2003
as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
Man of the Century 1999
as Chinese Mob Boss
In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese 1998
as Self
Kundun 1997
as Chairman Mao
Red Corner 1997
as Director Liu's Interpreter
Credits from TMDB.