Phillip Edward Van Lear

Phillip Edward Van Lear

Known For

Southside with YouSouthside with You
The Perfect Christmas PresentThe Perfect Christmas Present
Prison BreakPrison Break
Meet the BrownsMeet the Browns

Personal Details

Biography

Phillip Edward Van Lear is an esteemed American thespian, renowned for his impressive array of cinematic and television performances.

He is most notably recognized for his portrayal of Michael Sr. in the esteemed film production, Meet the Browns, a creative endeavor spearheaded by the visionary Tyler Perry.

Furthermore, Van Lear has also made a significant impact in the realm of television, having taken on the pivotal role of Louis Patterson on the popular FOX series, Prison Break.

Career

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2020
Killing Eleanor
Killing Eleanor as Harold
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2019
Holiday Heist
Holiday Heist as Robert
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Animator
Animator as Gerald
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2017
The Perfect Christmas Present
The Perfect Christmas Present as Sam
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The Crash
The Crash as Colonel Ryan
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2016
Southside with You
Southside with You as Fraser C. Robinson
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A Light Beneath Their Feet
A Light Beneath Their Feet as Joe
{"id":39949,"title":"My Dog the Space Traveler","year":"2013","character":"Clarence","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/my-dog-the-space-traveler","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39949.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39949.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
My Dog the Space Traveler
My Dog the Space Traveler as Clarence
{"id":2489,"title":"Meet the Browns","year":"2008","character":"Michael Sr.","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/meet-the-browns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2489.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Meet the Browns
Meet the Browns as Michael Sr.
{"id":1058,"title":"The Express","year":"2008","character":"NAACP Member","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-express","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_1058.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_1058.jpg"},"released":1}
The Express
The Express as NAACP Member
{"id":187,"title":"Prison Break","year":2005,"character":"Louis Patterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/prison-break","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/519b83509ur0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/519b83509ur0.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Prison Break
Prison Break as Louis Patterson
{"id":154666,"title":"The Rest of Your Life","year":"2001","character":"Buddy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-rest-of-your-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154666.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154666.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The Rest of Your Life
The Rest of Your Life as Buddy
{"id":56398,"title":"Chicago Cab","year":"1998","character":"Father-To-Be","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/chicago-cab","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56398.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56398.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Chicago Cab
Chicago Cab as Father-To-Be
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1997
Night of the Lawyers
Night of the Lawyers as TV Anchorman
{"id":7086,"title":"A Family Thing","year":"1996","character":"Club Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-family-thing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7086.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7086.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
A Family Thing
A Family Thing as Club Manager
{"id":9614,"title":"Early Edition","year":1996,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/early-edition","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9614.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9614.jpg"},"released":1}
Early Edition
Early Edition
{"id":158775,"title":"Thieves Quartet","year":"1993","character":"Jimmy Fuqua","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/thieves-quartet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158775.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Thieves Quartet
Thieves Quartet as Jimmy Fuqua