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Tzi Ma

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An endlessly imaginative and compelling actor, Tzi Ma has created a score of memorable film, television and stage characters. From his recent roles as Hinh, a deadly efficient assassin and nationalist spy masquerading as Michael Caine's ever-invaluable assistant in The Quiet American to his hilarious... See full bio »

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Hong Kong, China
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2013 Chink
Mr. Chang
 
2013 Once Upon a Time (TV series)
The Dragon
– Selfless, Brave and True (2013) … The Dragon
 
2013 Bloodline (TV movie)
Charles Hwang
 
2012 Vegas (TV series)
Watanabe
– Estinto (2012) … Watanabe
 
2012 Nightmare in North Point (Video Game)
Old Salty Crab (voice)
 
2012 Sleeping Dogs (Video Game)
Henry 'Big Smile' Lee (voice) / Old Salty Crab (voice)
 
2012 The Campaign
Mr. Zheng
 
2012 Perception (TV series)
Prof. Arthur Wei
– Cipher (2012) … Prof. Arthur Wei
 
2012 Someone I Used to Know
Simo Kim
 
2011 True Justice (TV series)
Chen
– Dark Vengeance: Part 2 (2011) … Chen
– Dark Vengeance: Part 1 (2011) … Chen
 
2011 Chaos (TV series)
Quon
– Two Percent (2011) … Quon
 
2011 Hawaii Five-0 (TV series)
Mr. Chi
– He Kane Hewa' Ole (2011) … Mr. Chi
 
2007-2010 American Dad! (TV series)
Baba / Bah Bah
– White Rice (2010) … Baba (voice)
– Big Trouble in Little Langley (2007) … Bah Bah (voice)
 
2010 The Whole Truth (TV series)
Judge
– When Cougars Attack (2010) … Judge
 
2010 Lie to Me (TV series)
Mr. Chen
– Teacher and Pupils (2010) … Mr. Chen
 
2010 NCIS: Los Angeles (TV series)
Jun Lee
– Chinatown (2010) … Jun Lee
 
2009 Dollhouse (TV series)
Matsu
– The Attic (2009) … Matsu
 
2009 Fringe (TV series)
Ming Che
– Snakehead (2009) … Ming Che
 
2009 Cold Case (TV series)
Bo-Lin Chen '09
– Chinatown (2009) … Bo-Lin Chen '09
 
2009 Lie to Me Season 1: The Truth About 'Lie to Me' (video short)
Mr. Chen
 
2009 Formosa Betrayed
Kuo
 
2009 Dirty Sexy Money (TV series)
Tsung Shien Chun
– The Bad Guy (2009) … Tsung Shien Chun
 
2009 The Beast (TV series)
Kim Nam
– Bitsy Big-Boy (2009) … Kim Nam
 
2008 Baby
Pops
 
2008 Grey's Anatomy (TV series)
Mr. Patterson
– All by Myself (2008) … Mr. Patterson
 
2008 All God's Children Can Dance
Glen
 
2008 Management
Truc Quoc
 
2008 The Sensei
Buddhist Monk
 
2008 Finnegan (TV movie)
Commander Michael Chu
 
2007 Battle in Seattle
Governor
 
2007 Rush Hour 3
Ambassador Han
 
2005-2007 24 (TV series)
Cheng Zhi
– Day 6: 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m. (2007) … Cheng Zhi
– Day 6: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. (2007) … Cheng Zhi
– Day 6: 3:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m. (2007) … Cheng Zhi
– Day 6: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m. (2007) … Cheng Zhi
– Day 6: 1:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. (2007) … Cheng Zhi
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2007 Dragon Boys (TV movie)
Henry Wah
 
2006 Deadwood (TV series)
Mahjong Player
– True Colors (2006) … Mahjong Player
 
2006 The Unit (TV series)
Rudy Hartano
– 200th Hour (2006) … Rudy Hartano
 
2006 Akeelah and the Bee
Mr. Chiu
 
2006 Commander in Chief (TV series)
Chinese Ambassador
– No Nukes Is Good Nukes (2006) … Chinese Ambassador
– Sub Enchanted Evening (2006) … Chinese Ambassador
 
2005 Red Doors
Ed Wong
 
1996-2005 JAG (TV series)
Admiral Lutarno / Inspector Chang
– Straits of Malacca (2005) … Admiral Lutarno
– The Prisoner (1996) … Inspector Chang
 
2004 Hawaii (TV series)
Joseph Dao
– No Man Is an Island (2004) … Joseph Dao
 
2004 The Ladykillers
The General
 
2004 Jake 2.0 (TV series)
Dr. Nanda Sang
– Upgrade (2004) … Dr. Nanda Sang
 
2003 The Practice (TV series)
Tang Jingyu
– Equal Justice (2003) … Tang Jingyu
 
2002 Law & Order (TV series)
Li Chen
– The Wheel (2002) … Li Chen
 
2002 Boomtown (TV series)
Mr. Lam
– The David McNorris Show (2002) … Mr. Lam
 
2002 ER (TV series)
Mr. Young
– Tell Me Where It Hurts (2002) … Mr. Young
 
2002 The Quiet American
Hinh
 
2002 The Bernie Mac Show (TV series)
Ed
– Mac 101 (2002) … Ed
 
2001 Hawaiian Gardens
Mr. Hu'o'ng
 
2001 Gideon's Crossing (TV series)
Dr. To
– Clinical Enigma (2001) … Dr. To
– Father Knows Best (2001) … Dr. To
 
1994-2001 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Det. Harold Ng
– Fools Russian (2001) … Det. Harold Ng
– Sorry, Wong Suspect (1996) … Det. Harold Ng
– Cop Suey (1994) … Det. Harold Ng
 
1996-2000 Nash Bridges (TV series)
Jimmy Zee
– Jackpot: Part 2 (2000) … Jimmy Zee
– Jackpot: Part 1 (2000) … Jimmy Zee
– Trackdown (1996) … Jimmy Zee (uncredited)
 
2000 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
General Nimh
– The General's Return (2000) … General Nimh
 
2000 City of Angels (TV series)
Dr. Henry Lu
– Dress for Success (2000) … Dr. Henry Lu
– Oscar de la Boya (2000) … Dr. Henry Lu
– Prototype (2000) … Dr. Henry Lu
 
2000 The Pretender (TV series)
Col. Chen Thon / Ki Mok
– The Agent of Year Zero (2000) … Ki Mok/Col. Chen Thon
 
2000 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Mr. Wang
– Hanlon's Choice (2000) … Mr. Wang
 
1999 The Magnificent Seven (TV series)
– Chinatown (1999)
 
1998-1999 Martial Law (TV series)
Lee Hei
– End Game (1999) … Lee Hei
– Requiem (1999) … Lee Hei
– Painted Faces (1999) … Lee Hei
– Diamond Fever (1998) … Lee Hei
– Shanghai Express (1998) … Lee Hei
 
1998-1999 Millennium (TV series)
Captain Youfook Law / Dr. Takashi
– Bardo Thodol (1999) … Dr. Takashi
– Siren (1998) … Captain Youfook Law
 
1999 Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
Vinh
 
1998 Rush Hour
Consul Han
 
1997 Red Corner
Li Cheng
 
1997 Dante's Peak
Stan
 
1996 Chain Reaction
Lu Chen
 
1995 Make a Wish, Molly
David Wong
 
1995 Vanishing Son (TV series)
– Dance of the Dust (1995)
 
1994 The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (TV series)
Chan
– And Baby Makes Three (1994) … Chan
 
1994 Golden Gate
Chen Jung Song
 
1993 Street Justice (TV series)
Bryn To Chi
– Honor and Trust (1993) … Bryn To Chi
 
1992 Rapid Fire
Kinman Tau
 
1989-1991 MacGyver (TV series)
Wing Lee
– Hind-Sight (1991) … Wing Lee
– Children of Light (1989) … Wing Lee
 
1990 Head of the Class (TV series)
Mr. Kwong
– Be My Baby... Sitter (1990) … Mr. Kwong
 
1990 Midnight Caller (TV series)
Arthur Chang
– The Language Barrier (1990) … Arthur Chang
 
1990 RoboCop 2
Tak Akita
 
1990 Forbidden Nights (TV movie)
Li Dao
 
1990 Yellowthread Street (TV series)
Det. Eddie Pak
– Big Circle (1990) … Det. Eddie Pak
– Spirit Runner (1990) … Det. Eddie Pak
– Fan Tan Man (1990) … Det. Eddie Pak
– Angel Eyes (1990) … Det. Eddie Pak
– Middleman (1990) … Det. Eddie Pak
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1990 DMZ
Opposition Leader
 
1989 Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV series)
Biomolecular Physiologist
– Samaritan Snare (1989) … Biomolecular Physiologist
 
1989 The Forgotten (TV movie)
Premier
 
1989 L.A. Law (TV series)
Cheng
– Victor/Victorious (1989) … Cheng
 
1986 The Money Pit
Hwang
 
1985 The Equalizer (TV series)
Mr. Lin
– China Rain (1985) … Mr. Lin
 
1984 The Cosby Show (TV series)
Mr. Lee
– Father's Day (1984) … Mr. Lee
 
1982 Joseph Papp Presents: The Dance and the Railroad (TV movie)
 
1981 They All Laughed (uncredited)
 
1979 Cocaine Cowboys
Jimmy Lee
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2010 Guillotine Guys (short) (special thanks)
 
2006 Alpha Dog (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
2008 Long Story Short (video documentary)
 
2006 The Slanted Screen (documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2011 Obscurus Lupa Presents (TV series)
 

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5' 7" (1.70 m)