Phillip Edward Van Lear

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.

Career Overview

Phillip Edward Van Lear has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Madea Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Mute, Southside with You, Holiday Heist. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

23

Birth Place

Aurora, Illinois, USA

Known For

• 

  Mute
• 

  Southside with You
• 

  Holiday Heist
• 

  The Perfect Christmas Present
• 

  My Dog the Space Traveler
• 

  Animator

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Madea Collection (1 titles)
• Barbershop (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• North Roberts (1 collaborations)
• Thomas A. Jackson (1 collaborations)
• Melissa Walker (1 collaborations)
• Harold Dennis (1 collaborations)
• Kimberly Moore (1 collaborations)
• Edi Mehana (1 collaborations)
• Parker Sawyers (1 collaborations)
• Tika Sumpter (1 collaborations)
• Vanessa Bell Calloway (1 collaborations)
• Deanna Reed-Foster (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (23 credits)

  • Killing Eleanor

    Harold

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Holiday Heist

    Robert

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Animator

    Gerald

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Chi

    - Lean Into It (2019) ... Alderman Wayne Bonner actor actors

    - A Leg Up (2019) ... Alderman Wayne Bonner actor actors

    - Showdown (2019) ... Alderman Wayne Bonner actor actors
    2018
  • The Perfect Christmas Present

    Sam

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Crash

    Colonel Ryan

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Southside with You

    Fraser C. Robinson

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Mute

    Monette

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • A Light Beneath Their Feet

    Joe

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Empire

    - A High Hope for a Low Heaven (2015) ... Dr. Kippelman actor actors
    2015
  • The Two Thieves

    Roman Guard

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • My Dog the Space Traveler

    Clarence

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Boss

    - Consequence (2012) ... Alderman Alverson actor actors

    - Through and Through (2012) ... Alderman Alverson actor actors

    - Louder Than Words (2012) ... Alderman Alverson actor actors

    - Reflex (2011) ... Alderman Alverson actor actors
    2011
  • The Express

    NAACP Member

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Meet the Browns

    Michael Sr.

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Prison Break

    - The Killing Box (2006) ... Louis Patterson actor actors

    - Manhunt (2006) ... Louis Patterson actor actors

    - Flight (2006) ... Louis Patterson actor actors

    - Go (2006) ... Louis Patterson actor actors

    - Tonight (2006) ... Louis Patterson actor actors
    2005
  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business

    Mr. Diggs

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • The Rest of Your Life

    Buddy

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Chicago Cab

    Father-To-Be

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Night of the Lawyers

    TV Anchorman

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • A Family Thing

    Club Manager

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Early Edition

    - Mob Wife (1997) ... Rojas actor actors
    1996
  • Thieves Quartet

    Jimmy Fuqua

    actor

    actors
    1993