Phillip Edward Van Lear
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.
Also known as
Phillip Edward VanLear · Philip Vanlear · Phillip VanLear · Phil Ed Van Lear · Phillip Van Lear
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Filmography
2020
Killing Eleanor
Movie · Harold
8.4
2019
Holiday Heist
Movie · Robert
5.7
2019
Animator
Movie · Gerald
3.5
2018
The Chi
TV · Alderman Wayne Bonner
7.8
2017
The Perfect Christmas Present
Movie · Sam
6.3
2017
The Crash
Movie · Colonel Ryan
4.5
2016
Southside with You
Movie · Fraser C. Robinson
5.6
2016
Mute
Movie · Monette
0.0
2016
A Light Beneath Their Feet
Movie · Joe
6.7
2015
Empire
TV · Dr. Kippelman
7.1
2014
The Two Thieves
Movie · Roman Guard
5.0
2014
Crisis
TV · Senator Mason Yarrow
6.4
2013
My Dog the Space Traveler
Movie · Clarence
7.5
2011
Boss
TV · Alderman Alverson
7.2
2008
The Express
Movie · NAACP Member
7.2
2008
Meet the Browns
Movie · Michael Sr.
6.7
2005
Prison Break
TV · Louis Patterson
8.1
2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Movie · Mr. Diggs
6.1
2001
The Rest of Your Life
Movie · Buddy
7.0
1998
Chicago Cab
Movie · Father-To-Be
5.9
1997
Night of the Lawyers
Movie · TV Anchorman
10.0
1996
EZ Streets
TV
6.1
1996
Early Edition
TV · Rojas
7.3
1996
A Family Thing
Movie · Club Manager
6.6