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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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Filmography

Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Formosa Betrayed (2009) Kuo 2009 - -
- 2. "Dirty Sexy Money" (2007)   Tsung Shien Chun (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 8.1 (176)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "The Beast" (2009)   Kim Nam (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
1 TV episode:
- 4. Baby (2008) Pops 2008 - 5.1 (192)
- 5. "Grey's Anatomy" (2005)   Mr. Patterson (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 7.7 (191)
1 TV episode:
- 6. Management (2008) Truc Quoc 2008 - 6.3 (3,524)
- 7. The Sensei (2008) Buddhist Monk 2008 - 6.5 (37)
- 8. Finnegan (2008) (TV) Commander Michael Chu 2008 - -
- 9. All God's Children Can Dance (2007) Glen 2007 - 4.9 (73)
- 10. "American Dad!" (2005)   Bah Bah (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.2 (80)
1 TV episode:
- 11. Battle in Seattle (2007) Governor 2007 - 7.0 (3,877)
- 12. Rush Hour 3 (2007) Ambassador Han 2007 $169M 6.0 (35,357)
- 13. "24" (2001)   Cheng Zhi (13 episodes, 2005-2007) 2007 - 8.9 (33,633)
- 14. Dragon Boys (2007) (TV) Henry Wah 2007 - 7.5 (137)
- 15. "Deadwood" (2004)   (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 9.2 (11,530)
1 TV episode:
- 16. "The Unit" (2006)   Rudy Hartano (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 8.0 (39)
1 TV episode:
- 17. Akeelah and the Bee (2006) Mr. Chiu 2006 - 7.7 (7,555)
- 18. "Commander in Chief" (2005)   Chinese Ambassador (2 episodes, 2006) 2006 - 6.4 (1,648)
- 19. Red Doors (2005) Ed Wong 2005 - 6.6 (503)
- 20. "JAG" (1995)   Admiral Lutarno / Inspector Chang (2 episodes, 1996-2005) 2005 - 6.7 (2,706)
AKAs:
  • JAG: Judge Advocate General (Australia)
2 TV episodes:
- 21. "Hawaii" (2004)   Joseph Dao (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 5.1 (56)
1 TV episode:
- 22. The Ladykillers (2004) The General 2004 $64.2M 6.2 (35,389)
- 23. "Jake 2.0" (2003)   Dr. Nanda Sang (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 7.0 (778)
1 TV episode:
- 24. "The Practice" (1997)   Tang Jingyu (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 7.7 (1,710)
1 TV episode:
- 25. "Law & Order" (1990)   Li Chen (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 8.2 (4,492)
AKAs:
  • Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title)
1 TV episode:
- 26. "Boomtown" (2002)   Mr. Lam (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 8.1 (871)
1 TV episode:
- 27. "ER" (1994)   Mr. Young (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 8.1 (2,780)
1 TV episode:
- 28. The Quiet American (2002)   Hinh 2002 - 7.3 (13,274)
AKAs:
  • Der stille Amerikaner (Germany)
  • The Spy (Philippines: English title)
  • Un Américain bien tranquille (France)
- 29. "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001)   Ed (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 6.9 (1,484)
1 TV episode:
- 30. Hawaiian Gardens (2001) Mr. Hu'o'ng 2001 - 3.3 (31)
- 31. "Gideon's Crossing" (2000)   Dr. To (2 episodes, 2001) 2001 - 6.9 (61)
2 TV episodes:
- 32. "NYPD Blue" (1993)   Det. Harold Ng (3 episodes, 1994-2001) 2001 - 7.8 (1,816)
- 33. "Nash Bridges" (1996)   Jimmy Zee (3 episodes, 1996-2000) 2000 - 6.9 (1,402)
AKAs:
  • Bridges
- 34. "Walker, Texas Ranger" (1993)   General Nimh (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 5.2 (3,133)
AKAs:
  • Walker (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 35. "City of Angels" (2000)   Dr. Henry Lu (3 episodes, 2000) 2000 - 5.7 (53)
- 36. "The Pretender" (1996)   Colonel Chen Thon / Ki Mok (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 8.0 (2,704)
1 TV episode:
- 37. "Chicago Hope" (1994)   Mr. Wang (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 6.7 (792)
1 TV episode:
- 38. "The Magnificent Seven" (1998)   (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 7.4 (370)
1 TV episode:
- 39. "Martial Law" (1998)   Lee Hei (5 episodes, 1998-1999) 1999 - 6.9 (584)
- 40. "Millennium" (1996/I)   Captain Youfook Law / Dr. Takashi (2 episodes, 1998-1999) 1999 - 8.2 (2,650)
2 TV episodes:
- 41. Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999) Vinh 1999 - 6.5 (312)
- 42. Rush Hour (1998) Consul Han 1998 $245M 6.8 (50,117)
- 43. Red Corner (1997) Li Cheng 1997 $35.7M 5.9 (6,524)
- 44. Dante's Peak (1997) Stan, USGS Crew 1997 $169M 5.6 (21,435)
- 45. Chain Reaction (1996) Lu Chen 1996 $58.8M 5.2 (14,526)
- 46. Make a Wish, Molly (1995) David Wong 1995 - 5.4 (18)
- 47. "Vanishing Son" (1995)   (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 8.5 (49)
1 TV episode:
- 48. "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." (1993)   Chan (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 8.8 (2,269)
AKAs:
  • Brisco County Jr.
1 TV episode:
- 49. Golden Gate (1994) Chen Jung Song 1994 - 5.3 (335)
- 50. "Street Justice" (1991)   Bryn To Chi (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 6.3 (46)
1 TV episode:
- 51. Rapid Fire (1992) Kinman Tau 1992 - 5.8 (2,935)
- 52. "MacGyver" (1985)   Wing Lee (2 episodes, 1989-1991) 1991 - 8.0 (5,718)
2 TV episodes:
- 53. "Head of the Class" (1986)   Mr. Kwong (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 6.7 (247)
1 TV episode:
- 54. "Midnight Caller" (1988)   Arthur Chang (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 7.4 (233)
1 TV episode:
- 55. RoboCop 2 (1990) Tak Akita 1990 - 5.3 (17,685)
- 56. Forbidden Nights (1990) (TV) Li Dao 1990 - 5.2 (40)
- 57. "Yellowthread Street" (1990)   Det. Eddie Pak (6 episodes, 1990) 1990 - 7.6 (18)
- 58. DMZ (1990) Opposition Leader 1990 - -
- 59. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987)   Biomolecular Physiologist (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 8.8 (11,327)
AKAs:
  • Star Trek: TNG (USA: promotional abbreviation)
1 TV episode:
- 60. The Forgotten (1989) (TV) Premier 1989 - 6.1 (47)
- 61. "L.A. Law" (1986)   Cheng (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 6.9 (565)
1 TV episode:
- 62. The Money Pit (1986) Hwang 1986 - 5.8 (14,490)
- 63. "The Equalizer" (1985)   Mr. Lin (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.6 (667)
1 TV episode:
- 64. "The Cosby Show" (1984)   Mr. Lee (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 7.8 (4,315)
1 TV episode:
- 65. They All Laughed (1981) (uncredited) 1981 - 6.0 (683)
- 66. Cocaine Cowboys (1979) Jimmy Lee 1979 - 3.4 (70)
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- 1. Alpha Dog (2006) (thanks) 2006 - 6.9 (34,666)
Self
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- 1. Long Story Short (2008) (V) 2008 - -
- 2. The Slanted Screen (2006) Himself 2006 - 7.2 (113)

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