Michael Paul Chan Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-08-27


Michael Paul Chan net worth is
$4 Million

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Michael Paul Chan (born June 26, 1950) is an American television and film actor. He is known for his role as Lieutenant Michael Tao on the TNT series The Closer and Major Crimes.Chan was born in San Francisco, California. His television work has included roles like Judge Lionel Ping on Arrested Development, Detective Ron Lu on Robbery Homicide Division, the voice of Jimmy Ho on The PJ's, Mr. Chong on The Wonder Years, a Japanese investor in the 1990 Northern Exposure episode "Dreams, Schemes and Putting Greens", an agent of the C.I.A. (Chinese Intelligence Agency) on a 2011 episode of The Simpsons, and roles on shows like Bones, Babylon 5, and Young and the Restless.One of his more notable film roles was as the convenience store owner in the 1993 film Falling Down, where he 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. Another was as Data's father in The Goonies. He appeared in both of Joel Schumacher's Batman movies, in two different roles: a Wayne Enterprises executive in Batman Forever, and Dr. Lee in Batman & Robin. Other films in his filmography include Americanese, Megiddo: The Omega Code 2, U.S. Marshals, Spy Game, Quicksilver, The Joy Luck Club and The Insider.Chan, a third-generation Chinese American, is a founding member of the Asian American Theater Company. He is married with one child. 
Net Worth$4 Million
Date Of BirthJune 26, 1950
Place Of BirthSan Francisco, California, USA
ProfessionActor, Producer
NicknamesMichael Paul Chan, Chan, Michael Paul
Star SignCancer
#Fact
1Twenty years before his role as technology specialist Lt. Tao on the television series The Closer (2005), he had a small role as a techno-geek security guard in the sci-fi thriller Runaway (1984) starring Tom Selleck.
2Was in the show Under Cover (1991) with fellow The Closer (2005) cast mates Tony Denison and G.W. Bailey.
3Part of ensemble cast of The Closer (2005) nominated for best ensemble cast-drama Screen Actors' Guild.
4He is a founding member of the Asian-American Theatre Company.
5He is a third-generation Chinese-American who was born and raised in San Francisco.
6Michael was trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
7Frequently works with director Michael Mann.
8He used to be a keyboard player for several bands based out of Northern California.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Berlin Station2016TV SeriesHoujin Lin
Major Crimes2012-2016TV SeriesMike Tao
The Happiest Person in America2012ShortKen
The Closer2005-2012TV SeriesMike Tao
The Simpsons2011TV SeriesChinese Agent
Bones2007TV SeriesProfessor Shi Jon Chen
Las Vegas2003-2007TV SeriesMr. Larry Chen / Mr. Zhao
Smith2006TV SeriesChung
Americanese2006Jimmy Chan
Mrs. Harris2005TV MovieDr. Louis Roh
Arrested Development2004-2005TV SeriesJudge Lionel Ping
Unscripted2005TV SeriesLandlord
Boomtown2003TV SeriesLobo Chan
Robbery Homicide Division2002-2003TV SeriesDetective Ron Lu Det. Ron Lu
Crossing Jordan2003TV SeriesYoshi
Masked and Anonymous2003Guard
The PJs1999-2001TV SeriesJimmy Ho
Spy Game2001Vincent Vy Ngo
Nikki2001TV SeriesDr. Cheng
The Glass House2001Mr. Kim
Megiddo: The Omega Code 22001Chinese Premier
The Ghost2001Inspector Wu
Static Shock2001TV SeriesMr. Kim
Once in the Life2000Buddha
City of Angels2000TV SeriesDr. Malcolm Wong
The Invisible Man2000TV SeriesShun Lee
Strong Medicine2000TV SeriesDr. Dexter Chen
Black and White1999/IIWitness (as Michael P. Chan)
V.I.P.1999TV SeriesCaptain Go
The Insider1999Norman the Cameraman
The Big Tease1999Clarence
Good vs Evil1999TV SeriesMr. Mifune
Molly1999Domingo
Early Edition1999TV SeriesHan
Honolulu CRU1998TV Series
The Protector1998/IIDr. Anthony Mane
Soldier of Fortune, Inc.1998TV SeriesCol. Kim Pak Sum
U.S. Marshals1998Xian Chen
Brooklyn South1998TV SeriesDetective Keith Chan
Spy Game1998TV SeriesMr. Eng
First Daughter1997ShortUncle Lum
Michael Hayes1997TV Series
Double Tap1997Fung Suk
Arli$$1997TV SeriesTom Woo
Batman & Robin1997Observatory Scientist
Party of Five1997TV SeriesConductor
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1997TV SeriesChester Paladin
The Burning Zone1997TV SeriesMr. Chan
Paper Dragons1996Lee Hongpo
Suddenly1996TV Movie
Nash Bridges1996TV SeriesTommy Luck
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #171996TV MovieHarry Kee
Profit1996TV SeriesAlex Yee
Strange Luck1995TV SeriesMike the Fung Chi Master
JAG1995TV SeriesAmbassador Sonsiri
The Immortals1995Mifune
Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure1995VideoJudge Hakawa
Galaxis1995Manny Hopkins
Batman Forever1995Executive
Murder, She Wrote1995TV SeriesTrevor Han
Under Suspicion1995TV Series?
A Friend to Die For1994TV MovieMr. Kwan
Valley of the Dolls1994TV SeriesRick Chen
One West Waikiki1994TV SeriesD.A. Tom Kahana
Maverick1994Riverboat Poker Player
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders1994TV MovieLester Kuriyama
Babylon 51994TV SeriesRoberts
Dangerous Heart1994TV MovieCapt. Lin
Heaven & Earth1993Interrogator
The Joy Luck Club1993Harold
Army of One1993Jimmy Shoeshine
Falling Down1993Mr. Lee
The Wonder Years1992TV SeriesMr. Chong / Chinese Chef
2000 Malibu Road1992TV SeriesHarry Chang
Rapid Fire1992Carl Chang
Street Justice1992TV Series
Knots Landing1991TV SeriesMr. Tomita
Fatal Friendship1991TV MovieMr. Kee
Thousand Pieces of Gold1991Hong King
Under Cover1991TV SeriesDr. Lee
Northern Exposure1990TV SeriesMasuto
Hardball1990TV Series
Jake and the Fatman1988-1990TV SeriesLabman / Lab Man / Michael
Alien Nation1989TV SeriesMr. Kim
Tour of Duty1989TV SeriesVictor Charles
Stranger on My Land1988TV MovieEliot
Throb1987TV SeriesAnesthetist
Max Headroom1987TV Series
The Colbys1986-1987TV SeriesReporter #2
Cagney & Lacey1982-1986TV SeriesDr. Feng
MacGyver1986TV SeriesBanker
Trapper John, M.D.1984-1986TV SeriesX-Ray Technician / Bruce
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1986TV SeriesDenning
Quicksilver1986Asian Gang Member #2
Hunter1986TV SeriesMale Nurse
Kung Fu: The Movie1986TV MovieChing
Dynasty1986TV SeriesLab Technician
Hill Street Blues1985TV SeriesSmith
The Insiders1985TV SeriesOrderly
The Goonies1985Data's Father
Me and Mom1985TV Series
CBS Storybreak1985TV Series
Runaway1984Wilson
The Seduction of Gina1984TV Movie
T.J. Hooker1982TV SeriesDoctor
CHiPs1982TV SeriesEarl Sakai
Thief1981Waiter at Chinese Restaurant
Cardiac Arrest1980Wylie Wong (as Mike Chan)
Up Yours1979Yellow / Grocery Boy (as Mike Chan)
Black Sheep Squadron1978TV Series
Baretta1977TV SeriesBobby Kwok
Police Woman1977TV Series
The Blue Knight1976TV SeriesSargeant lowe
Khan!1975TV Series
Police Story1975TV SeriesTeenage Extortionist / Gang Member

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Happiest Person in America2012Short associate producer

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Major Crimes: Crossing the Tape - Inside the Major Crimes Squad2013Video shortHimself
The Closer Series Finale: Red Carpet2012TV MovieHimself

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Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2011ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesThe Closer (2005)
2010ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesThe Closer (2005)
2009ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesThe Closer (2005)
2008ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesThe Closer (2005)

Known for movies

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