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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 was 74 in Between Borders as 'The Judge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 2025
Poster of Boy Genius
Boy Genius
Michael Paul Chan was 69 in Boy Genius as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 2019
Poster of Americanese
Americanese
Michael Paul Chan was 55 in Americanese as 'Jimmy Chan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 2006
Poster of Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Harris
Michael Paul Chan was 55 in Mrs. Harris as 'Dr. Louis Roh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 2006
Poster of Masked and Anonymous
Masked and Anonymous
Michael Paul Chan was 53 in Masked and Anonymous as 'Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2003
Poster of Spy Game
Spy Game
Michael Paul Chan was 51 in Spy Game as 'Vincent Vy Ngo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 2001
Poster of The Glass House
The Glass House
Michael Paul Chan was 51 in The Glass House as 'Mr. Kim'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of The Ghost
The Ghost
Michael Paul Chan was 50 in The Ghost as 'Inspector Wu'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of The Insider
The Insider
Michael Paul Chan was 49 in The Insider as 'Norman the Cameraman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1999
Poster of Molly
Molly
Michael Paul Chan was 49 in Molly as 'Domingo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of U.S. Marshals
U.S. Marshals
Michael Paul Chan was 47 in U.S. Marshals as 'Chen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Body Armor
Body Armor
Michael Paul Chan was 47 in Body Armor as 'Dr. Anthony Mane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1997
Poster of Double Tap
Double Tap
Michael Paul Chan was 47 in Double Tap as 'Fung Suk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of Batman & Robin
Batman & Robin
Michael Paul Chan was 46 in Batman & Robin as 'Observatory Scientist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1997
Poster of Suddenly
Suddenly
Michael Paul Chan was 46 in Suddenly
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of Paper Dragons
Paper Dragons
Michael Paul Chan was 45 in Paper Dragons as 'Lee Hongpo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Immortals
The Immortals
Michael Paul Chan was 45 in The Immortals as 'Mifune'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 19 1995
Poster of Galaxis
Galaxis
Michael Paul Chan was 45 in Galaxis as 'Manny Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1995
Poster of Batman Forever
Batman Forever
Michael Paul Chan was 44 in Batman Forever as 'Executive'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Michael Paul Chan was 43 in Maverick as 'Riverboat Poker Player'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 1994
Poster of Dangerous Heart
Dangerous Heart
Michael Paul Chan was 43 in Dangerous Heart as 'Capt. Lin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1993
Poster of Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree
Michael Paul Chan was 42 in Joshua Tree as 'Jimmy Shoeshine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 1993
Poster of Falling Down
Falling Down
Michael Paul Chan was 42 in Falling Down as 'Mr. Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1993
Poster of Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
Michael Paul Chan was 42 in Rapid Fire as 'Carl Chang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Fatal Friendship
Fatal Friendship
Michael Paul Chan was 41 in Fatal Friendship as 'Mr. Kee'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1988
Poster of The Three Kings
The Three Kings
Michael Paul Chan was 37 in The Three Kings as 'Second Cop'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1987
Poster of Quicksilver
Quicksilver
Michael Paul Chan was 35 in Quicksilver as 'Asian Gang Member #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of The Goonies
The Goonies
Michael Paul Chan was 34 in The Goonies as 'Data's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1985
Poster of Runaway
Runaway
Michael Paul Chan was 34 in Runaway as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1984
Poster of Thief
Thief
Michael Paul Chan was 30 in Thief as 'Waiter at Chinese Restaurant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1981
Poster of Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest
Michael Paul Chan was 29 in Cardiac Arrest as 'Wylie Wong'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1980
Poster of The Longest Sleep
The Longest Sleep
Michael Paul Chan will be 74+ in The Longest Sleep
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 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 23 2023
Poster of Hello Tomorrow!
Hello Tomorrow!
Michael Paul Chan was 72+ in Hello Tomorrow! as 'Walter Greene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 16 2023
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Michael Paul Chan was 67+ in The Resident as 'Yee Austin'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Michael Paul Chan was 66+ in MacGyver as 'Dahn Nguyen'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Smith
Smith
Michael Paul Chan was 56+ in Smith
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 2006
Poster of Bones
Bones
Michael Paul Chan was 55+ in Bones as 'Professor Shi Jon Chen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Michael Paul Chan was 54+ in The Closer as 'Mike Tao'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Michael Paul Chan was 53+ in Arrested Development as 'Judge Ping'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2003
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Michael Paul Chan was 53+ in Las Vegas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Michael Paul Chan was 52+ in Boomtown as 'Lobo Chan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Robbery Homicide Division
Robbery Homicide Division
Michael Paul Chan was 52+ in Robbery Homicide Division
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Michael Paul Chan was 51+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Yoshi'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of The PJs
The PJs
Michael Paul Chan was 48+ in The PJs as 'Jimmy Ho (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1997
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Michael Paul Chan was 46+ in Early Edition
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Michael Paul Chan was 46+ in Arliss
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Michael Paul Chan was 45+ in Nash Bridges
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of JAG
JAG
Michael Paul Chan was 45+ in JAG as 'Sonsiri'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of One West Waikiki
One West Waikiki
Michael Paul Chan was 44+ in One West Waikiki
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Michael Paul Chan was 43+ in Babylon 5 as 'Roberts'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of 2000 Malibu Road
2000 Malibu Road
Michael Paul Chan was 42+ in 2000 Malibu Road
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1992
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Michael Paul Chan was 40+ in Under Cover as 'Dr. Lee'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Hardball
Hardball
Michael Paul Chan was 39+ in Hardball
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1989
Poster of Alien Nation
Alien Nation
Michael Paul Chan was 39+ in Alien Nation
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Michael Paul Chan was 35+ in The Colbys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Michael Paul Chan was 35+ in MacGyver as 'Banker'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Michael Paul Chan was 34+ in Hunter as 'Male Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Michael Paul Chan was 31+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Michael Paul Chan was 31+ in T. J. Hooker as ', Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Michael Paul Chan was 30+ in Dynasty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Michael Paul Chan was 29+ in Knots Landing as 'Mr. Tomita'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Michael Paul Chan was 27+ in CHiPs as 'Earl Sakai'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Michael Paul Chan was 24+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974