Rosalind Chao is a renowned actress, widely recognized for her captivating performances in a diverse range of films and television shows, including the iconic M*A*S*H, the critically acclaimed The Joy Luck Club, and the thought-provoking What Dreams May Come, as well as her more recent appearances in The Laundromat (2019) and Plus One (2019).
Born and raised in Orange County, California, Chao's early life was deeply rooted in the culinary world, as her parents owned and operated a popular Chinese restaurant and pancake house. This exposure to the world of food and hospitality had a profound impact on her upbringing, and it was only natural that she would begin to appear in commercials and television shows at a young age, having been spotted by talent scouts at her family's restaurant.
In addition to her extensive experience in television and film, Chao has also trained and performed on stage from an early age, having been a part of the prestigious Peking Opera and Chinese dance. Her passion for the performing arts has led her to continue acting in theater productions, including her most recent role in the 2018 National Theatre of Great Britain production of The Great Wave.
In her personal life, Chao has been married to the talented musician Simon Templeman since 1989, and the couple has two children together.
