- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- —
- Place of Birth
- Aurora, Illinois, USA
Phillip Edward Van Lear
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.
Filmography
movieKilling Eleanor
2020 · Harold
movieHoliday Heist
2019 · Robert
movieAnimator
2019 · Gerald
tvThe Chi
2018 · Alderman Wayne Bonner
movieThe Perfect Christmas Present
2017 · Sam
movieThe Crash
2017 · Colonel Ryan
movieSouthside with You
2016 · Fraser C. Robinson
movieMute
2016 · Monette
movieA Light Beneath Their Feet
2016 · Joe
tvEmpire
2015 · Dr. Kippelman
movieThe Two Thieves
2014 · Roman Guard
tvCrisis
2014 · Senator Mason Yarrow
movieMy Dog the Space Traveler
2013 · Clarence
tvBoss
2011 · Alderman Alverson
movieThe Express
2008 · NAACP Member
movieMeet the Browns
2008 · Michael Sr.
tvPrison Break
2005 · Louis Patterson
movieBarbershop 2: Back in Business
2004 · Mr. Diggs
movieThe Rest of Your Life
2001 · Buddy
movieChicago Cab
1998 · Father-To-Be
movieNight of the Lawyers
1997 · TV Anchorman
tvEZ Streets
1996
tvEarly Edition
1996 · Rojas
movieA Family Thing
1996 · Club Manager
movieThieves Quartet
1993 · Jimmy Fuqua