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Robert Lin
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography5 titles

Oz
1997
1997

School of Rock
2003as Lawrence's Father
2003as Lawrence's Father

Saturday Night Live
1975as Chairman / Various (voice)
1975as Chairman / Various (voice)

Red Corner
1997as Director Liu's Interpreter
1997as Director Liu's Interpreter

Shanghai Knights
2003as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
2003as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)