Phillip Edward Van Lear
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2020
- Killing Eleanor as Harold
2019
- Holiday Heist as Robert
- Animator as Gerald
2018
- The Chi as Alderman Wayne Bonner
2017
- The Crash as Colonel Ryan
- The Perfect Christmas Present as Sam
2016
- Southside with You as Fraser C. Robinson
- A Light Beneath Their Feet as Joe
2014
- Crisis as Senator Mason Yarrow
- The Two Thieves as Roman Guard
2013
- My Dog the Space Traveler as Clarence
2008
- The Express as NAACP Member
- Meet the Browns as Michael Sr.
2005
- Prison Break as Louis Patterson
2004
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business as Mr. Diggs
2001
- The Rest of Your Life as Buddy
1998
- Chicago Cab as Father-To-Be
1997
- Night of the Lawyers as TV Anchorman
1996
- Early Edition as Rojas
- EZ Streets
- A Family Thing as Club Manager
1993
- Thieves Quartet as Jimmy Fuqua