
Robert Lin
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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
Credits

The School of Rock (2003)
as Lawrence's Father

Red Corner (1997)
as Director Liu's Interpreter

Shanghai Knights (2003)
as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)

Kundun (1997)
as Chairman Mao

Man of the Century (1999)
as Chinese Mob Boss

Baober in Love (2004)
as Doctor

Lift to Hell (2013)
as Dr. Zhang Tiankai

In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese (1998)
as Self

Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet (2025)
Actor

Waiting in Beijing (2008)
as Dr. Zheng

Iceberg (2013)
Actor
Green Card Fever (2003)
as Chen





