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Jim Lau

Bio: Jim Lau (born April 11, 1952) is an American actor and voice actor who played the role of a Chinese Cook on the FX original series Sons of Anarchy.
Born: Fri, Apr 11 1952
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Jim Lau is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Neither Donkey Nor Horse
Neither Donkey Nor Horse
Jim Lau was 72 in Neither Donkey Nor Horse as 'Master Yao Shi-jie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 2024
Poster of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Jim Lau was 72 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 as 'Mr. Hong'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2024
Poster of Cloudbusting
Cloudbusting
Jim Lau was 70 in Cloudbusting as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 2023
Poster of Tequila Sunset
Tequila Sunset
Jim Lau was 70 in Tequila Sunset as 'Ren'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 2022
Poster of The Edge of Her Mind Anthology
The Edge of Her Mind Anthology
Jim Lau was 70 in The Edge of Her Mind Anthology as 'Dad (segment "Xin")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 2022
Poster of Sorry for the Inconvenience
Sorry for the Inconvenience
Jim Lau was 69 in Sorry for the Inconvenience as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 2021
Poster of Grandma Dearest
Grandma Dearest
Jim Lau was 68 in Grandma Dearest as 'Dr. Howard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 2020
Poster of Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
Jim Lau was 67 in Magic Kingdom as 'So'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 2020
Poster of The Chef
The Chef
Jim Lau was 66 in The Chef as 'Pu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 2019
Poster of For Izzy
For Izzy
Jim Lau was 66 in For Izzy as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 2018
Poster of Pocket Listing
Pocket Listing
Jim Lau was 63 in Pocket Listing as 'Mr. Chen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 2016
Poster of No Escape
No Escape
Jim Lau was 63 in No Escape as 'Prime Minister (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 2015
Poster of Yes, And...
Yes, And...
Jim Lau was 62 in Yes, And... as 'Mr. Ding'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 2015
Poster of The Hangover Part III
The Hangover Part III
Jim Lau was 61 in The Hangover Part III as 'Chief Prison Guard'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 2013
Poster of Guadalupe the Virgin
Guadalupe the Virgin
Jim Lau was 58 in Guadalupe the Virgin as 'Police Officer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Burning Palms
Burning Palms
Jim Lau was 58 in Burning Palms as 'Tak Bai'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of Kosher Pig
Kosher Pig
Jim Lau was 57 in Kosher Pig as 'Mr. Li'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 13 2010
Poster of Ping Pong Playa
Ping Pong Playa
Jim Lau was 56 in Ping Pong Playa as 'Mr. Wang'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 2008
Poster of Flight of the Phoenix
Flight of the Phoenix
Jim Lau was 52 in Flight of the Phoenix as 'Voice Actor (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The Third Wheel
The Third Wheel
Jim Lau was 50 in The Third Wheel as 'Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of When Billie Beat Bobby
When Billie Beat Bobby
Jim Lau was 49 in When Billie Beat Bobby as 'Custodian'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 2001
Poster of American Tragedy
American Tragedy
Jim Lau was 48 in American Tragedy as 'Dr. Henry Lee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 2000
Poster of Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Jim Lau was 47 in Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder as 'Dr. Henry Lee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of Godzilla 2000: Millennium
Godzilla 2000: Millennium
Jim Lau was 47 in Godzilla 2000: Millennium as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1999
Poster of The Westing Game
The Westing Game
Jim Lau was 45 in The Westing Game as 'James Shin Hoo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1997
Poster of The Pest
The Pest
Jim Lau was 44 in The Pest as 'Mr. Cheung'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
Jim Lau was 34 in Big Trouble in Little China as 'Chang Sing #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Uphill All the Way
Uphill All the Way
Jim Lau was 33 in Uphill All the Way as 'Chinese Worker #2'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of A Faded Yellow
A Faded Yellow
Jim Lau will be 72+ in A Faded Yellow as 'Owen "Baba" Geung'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Qingming Kid
The Qingming Kid
Jim Lau will be 72+ in The Qingming Kid as 'Yiwen'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Hi Dad
Hi Dad
Jim Lau will be 72+ in Hi Dad
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Good Trouble
Good Trouble
Jim Lau was 66+ in Good Trouble as 'Dr. Mickelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2019
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Jim Lau was 66+ in The Rookie as 'Patrick Chen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of Magnum P.I.
Magnum P.I.
Jim Lau was 66+ in Magnum P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2018
Poster of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Jim Lau was 66+ in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan as 'Tin Tun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Jim Lau was 66+ in Yellowstone as 'Tourist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2018
Poster of S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.
Jim Lau was 65+ in S.W.A.T. as 'Uncle Yang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 2017
Poster of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Jim Lau was 64+ in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as 'Mei's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of Rush Hour
Rush Hour
Jim Lau was 63+ in Rush Hour as 'Hong Kong translator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Jim Lau was 61+ in Silicon Valley as 'Delivery Guy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Jim Lau was 57+ in FlashForward as 'Asian Man'.
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Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Cougar Town
Cougar Town
Jim Lau was 57+ in Cougar Town as 'Passing Asian Tourist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Jim Lau was 56+ in Sons of Anarchy as 'Chinese Cook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 2008
Poster of Big Love
Big Love
Jim Lau was 53+ in Big Love as 'Cook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Jim Lau was 53+ in My Name Is Earl as 'Sweat Shop Boss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Jim Lau was 53+ in How I Met Your Mother as 'Chinese Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Jim Lau was 53+ in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as 'Asian Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Jim Lau was 52+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Examiner, Meredith's Other Examiner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of House
House
Jim Lau was 52+ in House as 'Chou-Young Ling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Jim Lau was 52+ in Boston Legal as 'Toque'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Rodney
Rodney
Jim Lau was 52+ in Rodney as 'Lou Lu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2004
Poster of 10-8: Officers on Duty
10-8: Officers on Duty
Jim Lau was 51+ in 10-8: Officers on Duty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Jim Lau was 51+ in NCIS as 'Vendor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Jim Lau was 51+ in Two and a Half Men as 'Chinese Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Threat Matrix
Threat Matrix
Jim Lau was 51+ in Threat Matrix as 'Pilot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 2003
Poster of Oliver Beene
Oliver Beene
Jim Lau was 50+ in Oliver Beene
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 09 2003
Poster of Firefly
Firefly
Jim Lau was 50+ in Firefly as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Jim Lau was 50+ in Monk as 'Toliver's Landlord'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Jim Lau was 49+ in George Lopez
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Jim Lau was 49+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Jim Lau was 48+ in Boston Public as 'Mr. Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Providence
Providence
Jim Lau was 46+ in Providence as 'Anchee's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1999
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Jim Lau was 44+ in The Practice as 'Dr. Ming Hyang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Jim Lau was 42+ in Touched by an Angel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Jim Lau was 41+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Cashier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
Jim Lau was 41+ in seaQuest DSV as 'Dr. Wong Fay Hung'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Jim Lau was 40+ in Mad About You as 'Ng Lieu Cho'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Jim Lau was 38+ in Beverly Hills, 90210 as 'Health Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Jim Lau was 37+ in The Simpsons as 'Hong Kong Doctor (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Jim Lau was 32+ in Hunter as 'Mr. Nim's Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Jim Lau was 30+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Jim Lau was 22+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Jim Lau was 20+ in M*A*S*H as 'Chinese Musician'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972