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Jim Lau

Bio: Jim Lau (born April 11, 1952) is an American actor and voice actor who played the role of a Chinese Cook on the FX original series Sons of Anarchy.
Born: Fri, Apr 11 1952
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Jim Lau is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Neither Donkey Nor Horse
Neither Donkey Nor Horse
Jim Lau was
72 in Neither Donkey Nor Horse
as 'Master Yao Shi-jie'.
Thu, Aug 29 2024
Poster of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Jim Lau was
72 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
as 'Mr. Hong'.
Wed, Jun 26 2024
Poster of Cloudbusting
Cloudbusting
Jim Lau was
70 in Cloudbusting
as 'Old Man'.
Tue, Feb 07 2023
Poster of Tequila Sunset
Tequila Sunset
Jim Lau was
70 in Tequila Sunset
as 'Ren'.
Wed, Jun 08 2022
Poster of The Edge of Her Mind Anthology
The Edge of Her Mind Anthology
Jim Lau was
70 in The Edge of Her Mind Anthology
as 'Dad (segment "Xin")'.
Fri, Apr 15 2022
Poster of Sorry for the Inconvenience
Sorry for the Inconvenience
Jim Lau was
69 in Sorry for the Inconvenience
as 'Dad'.
Sat, Jun 26 2021
Poster of Grandma Dearest
Grandma Dearest
Jim Lau was
68 in Grandma Dearest
as 'Dr. Howard'.
Mon, Sep 07 2020
Poster of Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
Jim Lau was
67 in Magic Kingdom
as 'So'.
Tue, Jan 14 2020
Poster of The Chef
The Chef
Jim Lau was
66 in The Chef
as 'Pu'.
Sat, Mar 30 2019
Poster of For Izzy
For Izzy
Jim Lau was
66 in For Izzy
as 'Peter'.
Thu, Apr 12 2018
Poster of Pocket Listing
Pocket Listing
Jim Lau was
63 in Pocket Listing
as 'Mr. Chen'.
Wed, Mar 23 2016
Poster of No Escape
No Escape
Jim Lau was
63 in No Escape
as 'Prime Minister (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 26 2015
Poster of Yes, And...
Yes, And...
Jim Lau was
62 in Yes, And...
as 'Mr. Ding'.
Tue, Feb 24 2015
Poster of The Hangover Part III
The Hangover Part III
Jim Lau was
61 in The Hangover Part III
as 'Chief Prison Guard'.
Thu, May 23 2013
Poster of Guadalupe the Virgin
Guadalupe the Virgin
Jim Lau was
58 in Guadalupe the Virgin
as 'Police Officer'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Burning Palms
Burning Palms
Jim Lau was
58 in Burning Palms
as 'Tak Bai'.
Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of Kosher Pig
Kosher Pig
Jim Lau was
57 in Kosher Pig
as 'Mr. Li'.
Wed, Jan 13 2010
Poster of Ping Pong Playa
Ping Pong Playa
Jim Lau was
56 in Ping Pong Playa
as 'Mr. Wang'.
Mon, Sep 08 2008
Poster of Flight of the Phoenix
Flight of the Phoenix
Jim Lau was
52 in Flight of the Phoenix
as 'Voice Actor (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The Third Wheel
The Third Wheel
Jim Lau was
50 in The Third Wheel
as 'Clerk'.
Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of When Billie Beat Bobby
When Billie Beat Bobby
Jim Lau was
49 in When Billie Beat Bobby
as 'Custodian'.
Mon, Apr 16 2001
Poster of American Tragedy
American Tragedy
Jim Lau was
48 in American Tragedy
as 'Dr. Henry Lee'.
Sun, Nov 12 2000
Poster of Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Jim Lau was
47 in Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
as 'Dr. Henry Lee'.
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of Godzilla 2000: Millennium
Godzilla 2000: Millennium
Jim Lau was
47 in Godzilla 2000: Millennium
as '(voice)'.
Sat, Dec 11 1999
Poster of The Westing Game
The Westing Game
Jim Lau was
45 in The Westing Game
as 'James Shin Hoo'.
Sun, Sep 14 1997
Poster of The Pest
The Pest
Jim Lau was
44 in The Pest
as 'Mr. Cheung'.
Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
Jim Lau was
34 in Big Trouble in Little China
as 'Chang Sing #2'.
Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Uphill All the Way
Uphill All the Way
Jim Lau was
33 in Uphill All the Way
as 'Chinese Worker #2'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of A Faded Yellow
A Faded Yellow
Jim Lau will be
72+ in A Faded Yellow
as 'Owen "Baba" Geung'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Qingming Kid
The Qingming Kid
Jim Lau will be
72+ in The Qingming Kid
as 'Yiwen'.
Unreleased
Poster of Hi Dad
Hi Dad
Jim Lau will be
72+ in Hi Dad
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Good Trouble
Good Trouble
Jim Lau was
66+ in Good Trouble
as 'Dr. Mickelson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2019
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Jim Lau was
66+ in The Rookie
as 'Patrick Chen'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of Magnum P.I.
Magnum P.I.
Jim Lau was
66+ in Magnum P.I.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2018
Poster of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Jim Lau was
66+ in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
as 'Tin Tun'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Jim Lau was
66+ in Yellowstone
as 'Tourist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2018
Poster of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Jim Lau was
64+ in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
as 'Mei's Father'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of Rush Hour
Rush Hour
Jim Lau was
63+ in Rush Hour
as 'Hong Kong translator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Jim Lau was
61+ in Silicon Valley
as 'Delivery Guy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Jim Lau was
57+ in FlashForward
as 'Asian Man'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Cougar Town
Cougar Town
Jim Lau was
57+ in Cougar Town
as 'Passing Asian Tourist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Jim Lau was
56+ in Sons of Anarchy
as 'Chinese Cook'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 2008
Poster of Big Love
Big Love
Jim Lau was
53+ in Big Love
as 'Cook'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Jim Lau was
53+ in My Name Is Earl
as 'Sweat Shop Boss'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Jim Lau was
53+ in How I Met Your Mother
as 'Chinese Man'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Jim Lau was
53+ in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as 'Asian Manager'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Jim Lau was
52+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Examiner, Meredith's Other Examiner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of House
House
Jim Lau was
52+ in House
as 'Chou-Young Ling'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Jim Lau was
52+ in Boston Legal
as 'Toque'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Rodney
Rodney
Jim Lau was
52+ in Rodney
as 'Lou Lu'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2004
Poster of 10-8: Officers on Duty
10-8: Officers on Duty
Jim Lau was
51+ in 10-8: Officers on Duty
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Jim Lau was
51+ in NCIS
as 'Vendor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Jim Lau was
51+ in Two and a Half Men
as 'Chinese Man'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Threat Matrix
Threat Matrix
Jim Lau was
51+ in Threat Matrix
as 'Pilot'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 2003
Poster of Oliver Beene
Oliver Beene
Jim Lau was
50+ in Oliver Beene
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 09 2003
Poster of Firefly
Firefly
Jim Lau was
50+ in Firefly
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Jim Lau was
50+ in Monk
as 'Toliver's Landlord'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Jim Lau was
49+ in George Lopez
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Jim Lau was
49+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Jim Lau was
48+ in Boston Public
as 'Mr. Sam'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Providence
Providence
Jim Lau was
46+ in Providence
as 'Anchee's Father'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1999
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Jim Lau was
44+ in The Practice
as 'Dr. Ming Hyang'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Jim Lau was
42+ in Touched by an Angel
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Jim Lau was
41+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Cashier'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
Jim Lau was
41+ in seaQuest DSV
as 'Dr. Wong Fay Hung'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Jim Lau was
40+ in Mad About You
as 'Ng Lieu Cho'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Jim Lau was
38+ in Beverly Hills, 90210
as 'Health Inspector'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Jim Lau was
37+ in The Simpsons
as 'Hong Kong Doctor (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Jim Lau was
32+ in Hunter
as 'Mr. Nim's Man'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Jim Lau was
30+ in St. Elsewhere
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Jim Lau was
22+ in Little House on the Prairie
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Jim Lau was
20+ in M*A*S*H
as 'Chinese Musician'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972