Michael Paul Chan, born on June 26, 1950, is an accomplished American television and film actor. Throughout his career, he has taken on a wide range of roles, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
One of his most notable recent roles is Judge Lionel Ping on the popular television series Arrested Development. He has also appeared in Robbery Homicide Division, Dr. Lee in the Joel Schumacher directed film "Batman & Robin," and Detective Michael Tao on the TNT series The Closer. In addition, he has lent his voice to several projects, including the role of Jimmy Ho on The PJ's.
Chan has also made appearances in various other television shows, such as The Wonder Years, where he played the recurring role of Mr. Chong. He has also appeared in the independent film Americanese and played the role of Dr. Louis Rob in Mrs. Harris.
In addition to his television and film work, Chan has also had a successful career in theater. He is a founding member of the Asian American Theater Company and has been involved in numerous productions throughout his career.
In his personal life, Chan is a third-generation Chinese American, born in San Francisco, California. He is married with one child.
In his extensive career, Chan has played a variety of roles, including the convenience store owner in the 1993 film Falling Down, where he famously refused to give a discount to Michael Douglas' character when he attempted to purchase a can of soda to get change for the pay telephone outside the store.
