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"MacGyver" (1985): Season 5: Episode 7 -- A Chinese student, who has fled her country with a videotape of the Tiananmen Square youth uprising, desperately needs MacGyver's help exposing the atrocities to the world
"24" (2001): Season 6: Episode 17 -- Clip: Season 6 - Episode 17 - 10:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Red Corner (1997) -- An American attorney on business in China, ends up wrongfully on trial for murder and his only key to innocence is a female defense lawyer from the country.
"MacGyver" (1985): Season 6: Episode 21 -- As Pete anxiously awaits his glaucoma operation, he and MacGyver try to figure out who has been sending him threatening messages in the hospital
"Commander in Chief" (2005): Season 1: Episode 11 -- A leak from China to the North Korean government threatens war.

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Date of Birth:

Hong Kong, China more

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Final Poster and Trailer for 'Battle in Seattle'
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Thanks, Self
Actor:
  1. Formosa Betrayed (2009) .... Kuo
  2. "Dirty Sexy Money" .... Tsung Shien Chun (1 episode, 2009)
        - The Bad Guy (2009) TV episode .... Tsung Shien Chun
  3. "The Beast" .... Kim Nam (1 episode, 2009)
        - Bitsy Big-Boy (2009) TV episode .... Kim Nam
  4. Baby (2008) .... Pops
  5. "Grey's Anatomy" .... Mr. Patterson (1 episode, 2008)
        - All by Myself (2008) TV episode .... Mr. Patterson
  6. Management (2008) .... Truc Quoc
  7. The Sensei (2008) .... Buddhist Monk
  8. Finnegan (2008) (TV) .... Commander Michael Chu
  9. All God's Children Can Dance (2007) .... Glen
  10. "American Dad!" .... Bah Bah (1 episode, 2007)
        - Big Trouble in Little Langley (2007) TV episode (voice) .... Bah Bah
  11. Battle in Seattle (2007) .... Governor
  12. Rush Hour 3 (2007) .... Ambassador Han
  13. "24" .... Cheng Zhi (13 episodes, 2005-2007)
        - Day 6: 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m. (2007) TV episode .... Cheng Zhi
        - Day 6: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. (2007) TV episode .... Cheng Zhi
        - Day 6: 3:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m. (2007) TV episode .... Cheng Zhi
        - Day 6: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m. (2007) TV episode .... Cheng Zhi
        - Day 6: 1:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. (2007) TV episode .... Cheng Zhi
          (8 more)
  14. Dragon Boys (2007) (TV) .... Henry Wah
  15. "Deadwood" (1 episode, 2006)
        - True Colors (2006) TV episode
  16. "The Unit" .... Rudy Hartano (1 episode, 2006)
        - 200th Hour (2006) TV episode .... Rudy Hartano
  17. Akeelah and the Bee (2006) .... Mr. Chiu
  18. "Commander in Chief" .... Chinese Ambassador (2 episodes, 2006)
        - No Nukes Is Good Nukes (2006) TV episode .... Chinese Ambassador
        - Sub Enchanted Evening (2006) TV episode .... Chinese Ambassador
  19. Red Doors (2005) .... Ed Wong
  20. "JAG" .... Admiral Lutarno / ... (2 episodes, 1996-2005)
    ... aka JAG: Judge Advocate General (Australia)
        - Straits of Malacca (2005) TV episode .... Admiral Lutarno
        - The Prisoner (1996) TV episode .... Inspector Chang
  21. "Hawaii" .... Joseph Dao (1 episode, 2004)
        - No Man Is an Island (2004) TV episode .... Joseph Dao
  22. The Ladykillers (2004) .... The General
  23. "Jake 2.0" .... Dr. Nanda Sang (1 episode, 2004)
        - Upgrade (2004) TV episode .... Dr. Nanda Sang
  24. "The Practice" .... Tang Jingyu (1 episode, 2003)
        - Equal Justice (2003) TV episode .... Tang Jingyu
  25. "Law & Order" .... Li Chen (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title)
        - The Wheel (2002) TV episode .... Li Chen
  26. "Boomtown" .... Mr. Lam (1 episode, 2002)
        - The David McNorris Show (2002) TV episode .... Mr. Lam
  27. "ER" .... Mr. Young (1 episode, 2002)
        - Tell Me Where It Hurts (2002) TV episode .... Mr. Young
  28. The Quiet American (2002) .... Hinh
    ... aka Der stille Amerikaner (Germany)
    ... aka The Spy (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Un Américain bien tranquille (France)
  29. "The Bernie Mac Show" .... Ed (1 episode, 2002)
        - Mac 101 (2002) TV episode .... Ed
  30. Hawaiian Gardens (2001) .... Mr. Hu'o'ng
  31. "Gideon's Crossing" .... Dr. To (2 episodes, 2001)
        - Clinical Enigma (2001) TV episode .... Dr. To
        - Father Knows Best (2001) TV episode .... Dr. To
  32. "NYPD Blue" .... Det. Harold Ng (3 episodes, 1994-2001)
        - Fools Russian (2001) TV episode .... Det. Harold Ng
        - Sorry, Wong Suspect (1996) TV episode .... Det. Harold Ng
        - Cop Suey (1994) TV episode .... Det. Harold Ng
  33. "Nash Bridges" .... Jimmy Zee (3 episodes, 1996-2000)
    ... aka Bridges
        - Jackpot: Part 2 (2000) TV episode .... Jimmy Zee
        - Jackpot: Part 1 (2000) TV episode .... Jimmy Zee
        - Trackdown (1996) TV episode .... Jimmy Zee
  34. "Walker, Texas Ranger" .... General Nimh (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Walker (Australia)
        - The General's Return (2000) TV episode .... General Nimh
  35. "City of Angels" .... Dr. Henry Lu (3 episodes, 2000)
        - Dress for Success (2000) TV episode .... Dr. Henry Lu
        - Oscar de la Boya (2000) TV episode .... Dr. Henry Lu
        - Prototype (2000) TV episode .... Dr. Henry Lu
  36. "The Pretender" .... Colonel Chen Thon / ... (1 episode, 2000)
        - The Agent of Year Zero (2000) TV episode .... Ki Mok/Colonel Chen Thon
  37. "Chicago Hope" .... Mr. Wang (1 episode, 2000)
        - Hanlon's Choice (2000) TV episode .... Mr. Wang

  38. "The Magnificent Seven" (1 episode, 1999)
        - Chinatown (1999) TV episode
  39. "Martial Law" .... Lee Hei (5 episodes, 1998-1999)
        - End Game (1999) TV episode .... Lee Hei
        - Requiem (1999) TV episode .... Lee Hei
        - Painted Faces (1999) TV episode .... Lee Hei
        - Diamond Fever (1998) TV episode .... Lee Hei
        - Shanghai Express (1998) TV episode .... Lee Hei
  40. "Millennium" .... Captain Youfook Law / ... (2 episodes, 1998-1999)
        - Bardo Thodol (1999) TV episode .... Dr. Takashi
        - Siren (1998) TV episode .... Captain Youfook Law
  41. Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999) .... Vinh
  42. Rush Hour (1998) .... Consul Han
  43. Red Corner (1997) .... Li Cheng
  44. Dante's Peak (1997) .... Stan, USGS Crew
  45. Chain Reaction (1996) .... Lu Chen
  46. Make a Wish, Molly (1995) .... David Wong
  47. "Vanishing Son" (1 episode, 1995)
        - Dance of the Dust (1995) TV episode
  48. "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." .... Chan (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Brisco County Jr.
        - And Baby Makes Three (1994) TV episode .... Chan
  49. Golden Gate (1994) .... Chen Jung Song
  50. "Street Justice" .... Bryn To Chi (1 episode, 1993)
        - Honor and Trust (1993) TV episode .... Bryn To Chi
  51. Rapid Fire (1992) .... Kinman Tau
  52. "MacGyver" .... Wing Lee (2 episodes, 1989-1991)
        - Hind-Sight (1991) TV episode .... Wing Lee
        - Children of Light (1989) TV episode .... Wing Lee
  53. "Head of the Class" .... Mr. Kwong (1 episode, 1990)
        - Be My Baby... Sitter (1990) TV episode .... Mr. Kwong
  54. "Midnight Caller" .... Arthur Chang (1 episode, 1990)
        - The Language Barrier (1990) TV episode .... Arthur Chang
  55. RoboCop 2 (1990) .... Tak Akita
  56. Forbidden Nights (1990) (TV) .... Li Dao
  57. "Yellowthread Street" .... Det. Eddie Pak (6 episodes, 1990)
        - Big Circle (1990) TV episode .... Det. Eddie Pak
        - Spirit Runner (1990) TV episode .... Det. Eddie Pak
        - Fan Tan Man (1990) TV episode .... Det. Eddie Pak
        - Angel Eyes (1990) TV episode .... Det. Eddie Pak
        - Middleman (1990) TV episode .... Det. Eddie Pak
          (1 more)
  58. DMZ (1990) .... Opposition Leader

  59. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" .... Biomolecular Physiologist (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka Star Trek: TNG (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Samaritan Snare (1989) TV episode .... Biomolecular Physiologist
  60. The Forgotten (1989) (TV) .... Premier
  61. "L.A. Law" .... Cheng (1 episode, 1989)
        - Victor/Victorious (1989) TV episode .... Cheng
  62. The Money Pit (1986) .... Hwang
  63. "The Equalizer" .... Mr. Lin (1 episode, 1985)
        - China Rain (1985) TV episode .... Mr. Lin
  64. "The Cosby Show" .... Mr. Lee (1 episode, 1984)
        - Father's Day (1984) TV episode .... Mr. Lee
  65. They All Laughed (1981) (uncredited)

  66. Cocaine Cowboys (1979) .... Jimmy Lee
Thanks:
  1. Alpha Dog (2006) (thanks)
Self:
  1. Long Story Short (2008) (V)
  2. The Slanted Screen (2006) .... Himself

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