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Lori Tan Chinn

Bio: Lori Tan Chinn (born 1948 or 1949) is an American actress and comedian. She played a recurring character in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and Awkwafina's grandmother on Comedy Central (2020–2023)
Born: Wed, Jul 07 1948
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Lori Tan Chinn is 78 years old
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Poster of Sleepwalker
Sleepwalker
Lori Tan Chinn was 77 in Sleepwalker as 'Bai Zhao'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 2026
Poster of 31 Candles
31 Candles
Lori Tan Chinn was 77 in 31 Candles as 'Jaya'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2025
Poster of Late Bloomers
Late Bloomers
Lori Tan Chinn was 75 in Late Bloomers as 'Inez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4
Lori Tan Chinn was 75 in Kung Fu Panda 4 as 'Granny Boar (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of Joy Ride
Joy Ride
Lori Tan Chinn was 74 in Joy Ride as 'Nai Nai Chen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 2023
Poster of Ghosts of Christmas Always
Ghosts of Christmas Always
Lori Tan Chinn was 74 in Ghosts of Christmas Always as 'Arlene'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 2022
Poster of Turning Red
Turning Red
Lori Tan Chinn was 73 in Turning Red as 'Auntie Chen (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2022
Poster of Chloe and Theo
Chloe and Theo
Lori Tan Chinn was 66 in Chloe and Theo as 'Landlady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 2015
Poster of Final Recipe
Final Recipe
Lori Tan Chinn was 65 in Final Recipe as 'Mrs. Wang'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2013
Poster of Miss D
Miss D
Lori Tan Chinn was 63 in Miss D as 'Mrs. Ling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of The Guitar
The Guitar
Lori Tan Chinn was 60 in The Guitar as 'Mrs. Tzu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2008
Poster of Year of the Fish
Year of the Fish
Lori Tan Chinn was 59 in Year of the Fish as 'Shuk Yee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2007
Poster of From Other Worlds
From Other Worlds
Lori Tan Chinn was 56 in From Other Worlds as 'Mrs. Kim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of South Pacific
South Pacific
Lori Tan Chinn was 52 in South Pacific as 'Bloody Mary'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 2001
Poster of Mickey Blue Eyes
Mickey Blue Eyes
Lori Tan Chinn was 51 in Mickey Blue Eyes as 'Chinese Restaurant Owner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1999
Poster of Ransom
Ransom
Lori Tan Chinn was 48 in Ransom as 'Woman on Street #3'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1996
Poster of Living in Oblivion
Living in Oblivion
Lori Tan Chinn was 47 in Living in Oblivion as 'Costume Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1995
Poster of It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
Lori Tan Chinn was 46 in It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice as 'Nerissa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1994
Poster of Glengarry Glen Ross
Glengarry Glen Ross
Lori Tan Chinn was 44 in Glengarry Glen Ross as 'Coat Check Girl'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1992
Poster of What About Bob?
What About Bob?
Lori Tan Chinn was 42 in What About Bob? as 'Bus Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1991
Poster of Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler
Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler
Lori Tan Chinn was 41 in Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1990
Poster of She-Devil
She-Devil
Lori Tan Chinn was 41 in She-Devil as 'Vesta Rose Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Brass
Brass
Lori Tan Chinn was 37 in Brass as 'Hilda'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1985
Poster of Author! Author!
Author! Author!
Lori Tan Chinn was 33 in Author! Author! as 'Mrs. Woo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1982

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
Lori Tan Chinn was 76+ in Jentry Chau vs the Underworld as 'Gugu (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 05 2024
Poster of A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside
Lori Tan Chinn was 76+ in A Man on the Inside as 'Susan Yang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 2024
Poster of Strange Planet
Strange Planet
Lori Tan Chinn was 75+ in Strange Planet as 'Guide (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 08 2023
Poster of Teenage Euthanasia
Teenage Euthanasia
Lori Tan Chinn was 73+ in Teenage Euthanasia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 2021
Poster of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
Lori Tan Chinn was 71+ in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens as 'Grandma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2020
Poster of Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Lori Tan Chinn was 65+ in Orange Is the New Black as 'Mei Chang (voice), Mei Chang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Lori Tan Chinn was 56+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury as 'Mrs. Park'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of It's Like, You Know...
It's Like, You Know...
Lori Tan Chinn was 50+ in It's Like, You Know... as 'Daisy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 1999
Poster of Spin City
Spin City
Lori Tan Chinn was 48+ in Spin City as 'Samaritan Nun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Lori Tan Chinn was 45+ in The Adventures of Pete & Pete as 'Gym Coach'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Lori Tan Chinn was 42+ in Law & Order as 'SEC Investigator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Roseanne
Roseanne
Lori Tan Chinn was 40+ in Roseanne as 'Iris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 18 1988
Poster of Mathnet
Mathnet
Lori Tan Chinn was 38+ in Mathnet as 'Miss Jessica'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 1987