Lyman Chen

Lyman Chen

53 · Born: Oct 12, 1971

Personal Details

BornOct 12, 1971 Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Biography

Lyman Chen is a distinguished American-born film and television actor of Chinese heritage, whose impressive career has spanned a wide range of genres and mediums.

His breakthrough role came when he was cast as the Chinese interpreter for the iconic Jack Nicholson in Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed film, The Departed. Premiering in October 2006, the film went on to receive widespread critical acclaim, earning four Academy Awards, including Martin Scorsese's sole Best Director Academy Award.

Since then, Lyman has continued to work on a diverse array of film and television projects, showcasing his remarkable range and versatility as a performer. His roles have included William Zhai on Fox's neXt, Mr. Liang on Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes, Xun of The Dark Army on the Golden Globe Award-winning Mr. Robot, and MSS Agent Joseph Yun on CBS' Rush Hour.

Lyman's dramatic roles have consistently demonstrated his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters, while his language skills have been showcased through his proficiency in various languages. Conversely, his comedic performances, such as those in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, have highlighted his impressive comedic abilities.

Lyman's upcoming projects include appearances on AppleTV+'s WeCrashed and Amazon's Something From Tiffany's, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and in-demand actor.

Career

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2024
Sideways for Attention
Sideways for Attention as Restaurant Manager
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2023
Genie
Genie as Charles
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2022
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Hustle
Hustle as Combine Official #3
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2020
Lucky Grandma
Lucky Grandma as Sister Fong's Driver
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2019
Staged Killer
Staged Killer as Doctor Maslow
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Dark Waters
Dark Waters as Hack Scientist (uncredited)
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The Upside
The Upside as Applicant #2
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2017
How to Get Girls
How to Get Girls as Madison's Dad
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2016
The Comedian
The Comedian as Chinese Waiter (uncredited)
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Rush Hour
Rush Hour as Agent Yun
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MacGyver
MacGyver as Guard
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2012
Premium Rush
Premium Rush as 2nd Floor Manager
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Safe
Safe as Principal
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2009
Made for Each Other
Made for Each Other as Chinese Husband
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2008
The Happening
The Happening as Passenger #3
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2006
The Departed
The Departed as Translator