Phillip Edward Van Lear

Acting

Phillip Edward Van Lear

Aurora, Illinois, USA

Phillip Edward Van Lear is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Michael Sr. in Tyler Perry's film Meet the Browns and Louis Patterson on FOX's Prison Break.

Known for

Highlights

Prison Break2005 · Series · Louis Patterson
Empire2015 · Series · Dr. Kippelman
The Chi2018 · Series · Alderman Wayne Bonner
The Express2008 · Film · NAACP Member
Early Edition1996 · Series · Rojas
Boss2011 · Series · Alderman Alverson

Filmography

Movies

18 films

Killing Eleanor2020 · Film · Harold
Holiday Heist2019 · Film · Robert
Animator2019 · Film · Gerald
The Perfect Christmas Present2017 · Film · Sam
The Crash2017 · Film · Colonel Ryan
Southside with You2016 · Film · Fraser C. Robinson
Mute2016 · Film · Monette
A Light Beneath Their Feet2016 · Film · Joe
The Two Thieves2014 · Film · Roman Guard
My Dog the Space Traveler2013 · Film · Clarence
The Express2008 · Film · NAACP Member
Meet the Browns2008 · Film · Michael Sr.
Barbershop 2: Back in Business2004 · Film · Mr. Diggs
The Rest of Your Life2001 · Film · Buddy
Chicago Cab1998 · Film · Father-To-Be
Night of the Lawyers1997 · Film · TV Anchorman
A Family Thing1996 · Film · Club Manager
Thieves Quartet1993 · Film · Jimmy Fuqua

Filmography

Series

7 shows

The Chi2018 · Series · Alderman Wayne Bonner
Empire2015 · Series · Dr. Kippelman
Crisis2014 · Series · Senator Mason Yarrow
Boss2011 · Series · Alderman Alverson
Prison Break2005 · Series · Louis Patterson
EZ Streets1996 · Series
Early Edition1996 · Series · Rojas