
Robert Lin
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.
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Known For
Acting History
2025
Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet
2013Lift to Hell as Dr. Zhang Tiankai
2013Iceberg
2008Waiting in Beijing as Dr. Zheng
2004Baober in Love as Doctor
2003School of Rock as Lawrence's Father
2003Green Card Fever as Chen
2003Shanghai Knights as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
1999Man of the Century as Chinese Mob Boss
1998In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese as Self
1997Kundun as Chairman Mao
1997Red Corner as Director Liu's Interpreter
1997Oz









