Portrait of Philip Tan

Philip Tan

Bio: Phil Tan was born in Singapore where he spent his childhood and then at the age of five moved to the UK. Phil started off his athletic career as a gymnast where he became the British Youth Tumbling champion and a member of the British squad for many years
Born: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Birthplace: Singapore
Philip Tan is 65 years old
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Poster of Phoenix
Phoenix
Philip Tan was 63 in Phoenix as 'Bolt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 2023
Poster of Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
Philip Tan was 62 in Trail Blazers as 'Toki'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 2022
Poster of Empire of the Sharks
Empire of the Sharks
Philip Tan was 57 in Empire of the Sharks as 'Thelonious'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 2017
Poster of Teleios
Teleios
Philip Tan was 57 in Teleios as 'Crewman Dang'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 06 2017
Poster of Awaken
Awaken
Philip Tan was 55 in Awaken as 'Todd'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2015
Poster of Lift
Lift
Philip Tan was 55 in Lift as 'Mystical Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 2015
Poster of Olympus Has Fallen
Olympus Has Fallen
Philip Tan was 53 in Olympus Has Fallen as 'Korean Terrorist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 2013
Poster of Safe
Safe
Philip Tan was 52 in Safe as 'Underground Casino Patron (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 2012
Poster of Confessions of an Action Star
Confessions of an Action Star
Philip Tan was 45 in Confessions of an Action Star as 'Bruce Rhee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of No Rules
No Rules
Philip Tan was 45 in No Rules as 'Hino'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Wake of Death
Wake of Death
Philip Tan was 44 in Wake of Death as 'Han'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 2004
Poster of Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision
Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision
Philip Tan was 43 in Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision as 'Chinese Waiter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 2003
Poster of Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Philip Tan was 42 in Kung Pow: Enter the Fist as 'Grilled Face Fighter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 2002
Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Philip Tan was 41 in Planet of the Apes as '2nd Ape Teenager / Gossiping Male Ape'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 2001
Poster of Extreme Honor
Extreme Honor
Philip Tan was 41 in Extreme Honor as 'Chinese Businessman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 2001
Poster of Chain of Command
Chain of Command
Philip Tan was 40 in Chain of Command as 'Wu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 2000
Poster of Big Momma's House
Big Momma's House
Philip Tan was 40 in Big Momma's House as 'Kang'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 2000
Poster of Sugar Town
Sugar Town
Philip Tan was 39 in Sugar Town as 'Karate Instructor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet
Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet
Philip Tan was 39 in Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1999
Poster of The Breaks
The Breaks
Philip Tan was 39 in The Breaks as 'Asian Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of Perfect Assassins
Perfect Assassins
Philip Tan was 38 in Perfect Assassins as 'Sensei Assassin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1998
Poster of The Assault
The Assault
Philip Tan was 38 in The Assault as 'Patch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1998
Poster of Lethal Weapon 4
Lethal Weapon 4
Philip Tan was 38 in Lethal Weapon 4 as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of City of Industry
City of Industry
Philip Tan was 37 in City of Industry as 'Jimmie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of Bloodsport II
Bloodsport II
Philip Tan was 36 in Bloodsport II as 'John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1996
Poster of Congo
Congo
Philip Tan was 35 in Congo as 'Gorilla'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1995
Poster of Deadly Target
Deadly Target
Philip Tan was 34 in Deadly Target as 'Han'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Philip Tan was 33 in The Three Musketeers as 'Parker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1993
Poster of The Criminal Mind
The Criminal Mind
Philip Tan was 33 in The Criminal Mind as 'Wing'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1993
Poster of Surf Ninjas
Surf Ninjas
Philip Tan was 33 in Surf Ninjas as 'Captain Ming'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1993
Poster of Mission of Justice
Mission of Justice
Philip Tan was 32 in Mission of Justice as 'Drug Dealer #2'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1992
Poster of Showdown in Little Tokyo
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Philip Tan was 31 in Showdown in Little Tokyo as 'Tanaka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon
Philip Tan was 31 in The Perfect Weapon as 'Desk Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of China Cry
China Cry
Philip Tan was 30 in China Cry as 'Colonel Cheng'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Martial Law
Martial Law
Philip Tan was 30 in Martial Law as 'Wu Han'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of Tango & Cash
Tango & Cash
Philip Tan was 29 in Tango & Cash as 'Chinese Gunman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1989
Poster of Batman
Batman
Philip Tan was 29 in Batman as 'Goon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1989
Poster of Vroom
Vroom
Philip Tan was 28 in Vroom as 'Shane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Soursweet
Soursweet
Philip Tan was 28 in Soursweet as 'Jackie Fung'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Philip Tan was 27 in Up Line as 'N'Yung Ki'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of Grand Larceny
Grand Larceny
Philip Tan was 27 in Grand Larceny as 'Shomin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Shanghai Surprise
Shanghai Surprise
Philip Tan was 26 in Shanghai Surprise as 'Ship's Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1986
Poster of Transmutations
Transmutations
Philip Tan was 25 in Transmutations as 'Tung'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1985
Poster of Return to Oz
Return to Oz
Philip Tan was 25 in Return to Oz as 'Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Philip Tan was 24 in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as 'Chief Henchman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Philip Tan was 24 in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes as 'Primate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1984
Poster of Charlie
Charlie
Philip Tan was 24 in Charlie as '1st Yacht Crewman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
Philip Tan was 23 in Privates on Parade as 'Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1983
Poster of The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
Philip Tan was 20 in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Dacoit'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980

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 S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.
Philip Tan was 57+ in S.W.A.T. as 'TSA Agent Kurata'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 2017
Poster of Californication
Californication
Philip Tan was 47+ in Californication as 'Kim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2007
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Philip Tan was 38+ in Charmed as 'Tony Wong Gang Member (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Two of a Kind
Two of a Kind
Philip Tan was 38+ in Two of a Kind as 'Sensei'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1998
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
Philip Tan was 35+ in Sliders as 'Asian Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
Philip Tan was 33+ in seaQuest DSV as 'Commando'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
Philip Tan was 29+ in Family Matters as 'Snap's Gang Member'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989