Robert Lin
View on IMDb ↗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.
Known for
Oz
In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
The School of Rock
Saturday Night Live
Kundun
Red Corner
Shanghai Knights
Man of the Century
Baober in Love
Lift to HellFilmography (14)
- 2025
Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet - 2013
Lift to HellDr. Zhang Tiankai - 2013
Iceberg - 2008
Waiting in BeijingDr. Zheng - 2004
Baober in LoveDoctor - 2003
The School of RockLawrence's Father - 2003Green Card FeverChen
- 2003
Shanghai KnightsAdditional ADR Voice (uncredited) - 1999
Man of the CenturyChinese Mob Boss - 1998
In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin ScorseseSelf - 1997
Oz - 1997
KundunChairman Mao - 1997
Red CornerDirector Liu's Interpreter - 1975
Saturday Night LiveChairman / Various (voice)