Michael Paul Chan Biography

Fast Facts

• Involved with The Sunshine Kids organization that assists children with cancer in the United States and Canada
• Trained at the renowned American Conservatory Theater in California
• In college, began working with Asian-American writers who were in need of stage actors and received a scholarship at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, and moved to Los Angeles for TV roles after graduating
• Quote: "As an Asian-American actor, you're responsibility is to bring dignity to whatever you do․"
• Recognized for his role as Lieutenant Michael Tao on "The Closer․"
• Travelled to China, Thailand, Israel and the United Kingdom throughout college, performing with the American Conservatory Theater
• Acted as the convenience store owner in "Falling Down" that set off the rampage from Michael Douglas' character in the movie
• Played keyboard for a number of bands in the northern California area
• Acted in both of Joel Schumacher's Batman movies
• One of a group of founders for the Asian-American Theatre Company