Person Biography:
Jim Lau is a renowned film and television actor, with a career spanning over four decades. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he immigrated to the United States with his family in the early 1970s, settling in San Francisco. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film.
Before becoming an actor, Jim worked as a Kung Fu instructor in Los Angeles, teaching martial arts at the Hollywood Stuntman Association. He took acting lessons from his mentor and acting coach, Jack Kosslyn, who inspired him to pursue a career in acting.
Jim's television and film credits include a wide range of projects, including the finale of M*A*S*H, Little House On The Prairie, St. Elsewhere, Big Trouble In Little China, Mad About You, The Practice, House, Everybody Hates Chris, Grey's Anatomy, The Hangover Part III, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Fear The Walking Dead, Yellowstone, S.W.A.T., Good Trouble, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jack Ryan, and Horizon: An American Saga.
In addition to his work in mainstream Hollywood productions, Jim is also passionate about supporting indie films and student projects, particularly those that showcase the Asian-American experience. He has participated in numerous indie films, including Ping Pong Playa, Paper Lotus, Yes, and the critically acclaimed award-winning film, For Izzy, which won several major awards from various film festivals.
Jim is committed to giving back to the film community and has donated his time to work with student projects. He has a special bond with film students from the American Film Institute and USC film schools, and has collaborated with student directors on several projects. In 2018, he starred in the student film The Chef, playing the title role of Chef Pu, and won several awards for his performance, including the Best Actor Award from the South Dakota Film Festival and the Best Lead Performer Award from the DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival.
