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Michael Paul Chan

Bio: Michael Paul Chan (born June 26, 1950) is an American television and film actor. Some of his recent television work includes Judge Lionel Ping on Arrested Development, Robbery Homicide Division, Dr
Born: Mon, Jun 26 1950
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Michael Paul Chan is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Between Borders
Between Borders
Michael Paul Chan will be
74 in Between Borders
as 'The Judge'.
Sun, Jan 26 2025
Poster of Boy Genius
Boy Genius
Michael Paul Chan was
69 in Boy Genius
as 'Sam'.
Thu, Sep 05 2019
Poster of Americanese
Americanese
Michael Paul Chan was
55 in Americanese
as 'Jimmy Chan'.
Wed, Mar 15 2006
Poster of Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Harris
Michael Paul Chan was
55 in Mrs. Harris
as 'Dr. Louis Roh'.
Sat, Feb 25 2006
Poster of Masked and Anonymous
Masked and Anonymous
Michael Paul Chan was
53 in Masked and Anonymous
as 'Guard'.
Fri, Jul 25 2003
Poster of Spy Game
Spy Game
Michael Paul Chan was
51 in Spy Game
as 'Vincent Vy Ngo'.
Sun, Nov 18 2001
Poster of The Glass House
The Glass House
Michael Paul Chan was
51 in The Glass House
as 'Mr. Kim'.
Fri, Sep 14 2001
Poster of Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
Michael Paul Chan was
51 in Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of The Ghost
The Ghost
Michael Paul Chan was
50 in The Ghost
as 'Inspector Wu'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Once in the Life
Once in the Life
Michael Paul Chan was
50 in Once in the Life
as 'Buddha'.
Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of The Insider
The Insider
Michael Paul Chan was
49 in The Insider
as 'Norman the Cameraman'.
Thu, Oct 28 1999
Poster of Molly
Molly
Michael Paul Chan was
49 in Molly
as 'Domingo'.
Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of U.S. Marshals
U.S. Marshals
Michael Paul Chan was
47 in U.S. Marshals
as 'Xian Chen'.
Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Body Armor
Body Armor
Michael Paul Chan was
47 in Body Armor
as 'Dr. Anthony Mane'.
Mon, Dec 22 1997
Poster of Double Tap
Double Tap
Michael Paul Chan was
47 in Double Tap
as 'Fung Suk'.
Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of Batman & Robin
Batman & Robin
Michael Paul Chan was
46 in Batman & Robin
as 'Observatory Scientist'.
Fri, Jun 20 1997
Poster of Suddenly
Suddenly
Michael Paul Chan was
46 in Suddenly
Sun, Dec 01 1996
Poster of Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
Michael Paul Chan was
46 in Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
as 'Harry Kee'.
Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of Paper Dragons
Paper Dragons
Michael Paul Chan was
45 in Paper Dragons
as 'Lee Hongpo'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Immortals
The Immortals
Michael Paul Chan was
45 in The Immortals
as 'Mifune'.
Thu, Oct 05 1995
Poster of Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure
Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure
Michael Paul Chan was
45 in Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure
as 'Judge Hakawa'.
Tue, Sep 19 1995
Poster of Galaxis
Galaxis
Michael Paul Chan was
45 in Galaxis
as 'Manny Hopkins'.
Tue, Jun 27 1995
Poster of Batman Forever
Batman Forever
Michael Paul Chan was
44 in Batman Forever
as 'Executive'.
Fri, Jun 16 1995
Poster of A Friend to Die For
A Friend to Die For
Michael Paul Chan was
44 in A Friend to Die For
as 'Mr. Kwan'.
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Michael Paul Chan was
43 in Maverick
as 'Riverboat Poker Player'.
Fri, May 20 1994
Poster of Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders
Michael Paul Chan was
43 in Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders
as 'Lester Kuriyama'.
Mon, Apr 18 1994
Poster of Dangerous Heart
Dangerous Heart
Michael Paul Chan was
43 in Dangerous Heart
as 'Capt. Lin'.
Wed, Feb 02 1994
Poster of The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club
Michael Paul Chan was
43 in The Joy Luck Club
as 'Harold'.
Wed, Sep 08 1993
Poster of Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree
Michael Paul Chan was
42 in Joshua Tree
as 'Jimmy Shoeshine'.
Thu, Apr 08 1993
Poster of Falling Down
Falling Down
Michael Paul Chan was
42 in Falling Down
as 'Mr. Lee'.
Fri, Feb 26 1993
Poster of Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
Michael Paul Chan was
42 in Rapid Fire
as 'Carl Chang'.
Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Fatal Friendship
Fatal Friendship
Michael Paul Chan was
41 in Fatal Friendship
as 'Mr. Kee'.
Sun, Dec 01 1991
Poster of Thousand Pieces of Gold
Thousand Pieces of Gold
Michael Paul Chan was
40 in Thousand Pieces of Gold
as 'Hong King'.
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of Stranger on My Land
Stranger on My Land
Michael Paul Chan was
37 in Stranger on My Land
as 'Eliot'.
Sun, Jan 17 1988
Poster of The Three Kings
The Three Kings
Michael Paul Chan was
37 in The Three Kings
as 'Second Cop'.
Thu, Dec 17 1987
Poster of Quicksilver
Quicksilver
Michael Paul Chan was
35 in Quicksilver
as 'Asian Gang Member #2'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of The Goonies
The Goonies
Michael Paul Chan was
34 in The Goonies
as 'Data's Father'.
Fri, Jun 07 1985
Poster of Runaway
Runaway
Michael Paul Chan was
34 in Runaway
as 'Wilson'.
Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of The Seduction of Gina
The Seduction of Gina
Michael Paul Chan was
33 in The Seduction of Gina
as 'Jack'.
Tue, Jan 17 1984
Poster of Thief
Thief
Michael Paul Chan was
30 in Thief
as 'Waiter at Chinese Restaurant'.
Fri, Mar 27 1981
Poster of Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest
Michael Paul Chan was
29 in Cardiac Arrest
as 'Wylie Wong'.
Mon, Jan 28 1980
Poster of The Longest Sleep
The Longest Sleep
Michael Paul Chan will be
74+ in The Longest Sleep
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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 Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Michael Paul Chan was
72+ in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
as 'The Lion (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 23 2023
Poster of Hello Tomorrow!
Hello Tomorrow!
Michael Paul Chan was
72+ in Hello Tomorrow!
as 'Walter Greene'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 16 2023
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Michael Paul Chan was
67+ in The Resident
as 'Yee Austin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Michael Paul Chan was
66+ in The Good Fight
as 'Judge Vincent Park'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Michael Paul Chan was
66+ in MacGyver
as 'Dahn Nguyen'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of Major Crimes
Major Crimes
Michael Paul Chan was
62+ in Major Crimes
as 'Lt. Mike Tao'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Michael Paul Chan was
60+ in Hawaii Five-0
as 'Captain Tanaka'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Smith
Smith
Michael Paul Chan was
56+ in Smith
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 2006
Poster of Bones
Bones
Michael Paul Chan was
55+ in Bones
as 'Professor Shi Jon Chen'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Michael Paul Chan was
54+ in The Closer
as 'Mike Tao'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Michael Paul Chan was
53+ in Arrested Development
as 'Judge Ping'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2003
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Michael Paul Chan was
53+ in Las Vegas
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Michael Paul Chan was
52+ in Boomtown
as 'Lobo Chan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Robbery Homicide Division
Robbery Homicide Division
Michael Paul Chan was
52+ in Robbery Homicide Division
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Michael Paul Chan was
51+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Yoshi'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Static Shock
Static Shock
Michael Paul Chan was
50+ in Static Shock
as 'Mr. Kim (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Michael Paul Chan was
50+ in Strong Medicine
as 'Dr. Dexter Chen'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of The PJs
The PJs
Michael Paul Chan was
48+ in The PJs
as 'Jimmy Ho'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of V.I.P.
V.I.P.
Michael Paul Chan was
48+ in V.I.P.
as 'Captain Go'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of Brooklyn South
Brooklyn South
Michael Paul Chan was
47+ in Brooklyn South
as 'Detective Keith Chan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1997
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Michael Paul Chan was
46+ in Early Edition
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Michael Paul Chan was
46+ in Arliss
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Michael Paul Chan was
45+ in Nash Bridges
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of JAG
JAG
Michael Paul Chan was
45+ in JAG
as 'Sonsiri'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of One West Waikiki
One West Waikiki
Michael Paul Chan was
44+ in One West Waikiki
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 1994
Poster of Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
Michael Paul Chan was
43+ in Valley of the Dolls
as 'Rick Chen'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Michael Paul Chan was
43+ in Babylon 5
as 'Roberts'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Michael Paul Chan was
43+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of 2000 Malibu Road
2000 Malibu Road
Michael Paul Chan was
42+ in 2000 Malibu Road
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1992
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Michael Paul Chan was
40+ in Under Cover
as 'Dr. Lee'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Michael Paul Chan was
39+ in The Simpsons
as 'Chinese Agent (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Hardball
Hardball
Michael Paul Chan was
39+ in Hardball
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1989
Poster of Alien Nation
Alien Nation
Michael Paul Chan was
39+ in Alien Nation
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1989
Poster of The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Michael Paul Chan was
37+ in The Wonder Years
as 'Mr. Chong'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1988
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Michael Paul Chan was
37+ in Jake and the Fatman
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Tour of Duty
Tour of Duty
Michael Paul Chan was
37+ in Tour of Duty
as 'Victor Charles'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Michael Paul Chan was
35+ in The Colbys
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Michael Paul Chan was
35+ in MacGyver
as 'Banker'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Michael Paul Chan was
34+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Trevor Han'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Michael Paul Chan was
34+ in Hunter
as 'Male Nurse'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Michael Paul Chan was
31+ in Cagney & Lacey
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Michael Paul Chan was
31+ in T. J. Hooker
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Michael Paul Chan was
30+ in Dynasty
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Michael Paul Chan was
29+ in Knots Landing
as 'Mr. Tomita'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Michael Paul Chan was
27+ in CHiPs
as 'Earl Sakai'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Michael Paul Chan was
24+ in Police Woman
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974