Bob Chinn is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Crow, The Last Samurai, and The Fast and the Furious, as well as his television roles on the Law & Order franchise, NYPD Blue, and Hawaii Five-O.
Born in San Francisco in 1952, Chinn grew up in the Bay Area, graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in English Literature and Journalism. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, appearing in a number of films and television shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Chinn's first major role was as an extra in the 1984 movie The Last Starfighter. He then went on to appear in the 1986 film The Crow, playing a small but memorable role as the homeless hitchhiker.
In 1988, Chinn joined the cast of the popular television series Law & Order, playing a recurring role as Detective Philip Chang. He would later appear in other television shows such as NYPD Blue, Hawaii Five-O, and The Fast and the Furious.
In addition to acting, Chinn has also written and directed a number of films and television shows. His directorial credits include the 2004 horror film Saw, the 2006 drama The Illusionist, and the 2013 action-comedy The Heat.
Throughout his decades-long career, Chinn has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Bruce Willis, and many more.
Today, Chinn is still active in the entertainment industry, appearing in various films and television shows. He also continues to write and direct films, and is currently working on a new project.
Bob Chinn is a veteran actor and filmmaker who has made a lasting impact on the film and television industry. With a career spanning decades and a vast body of work, he is an inspiration for budding actors and filmmakers everywhere.
