Lori Tan Chinn
Known for Acting · 37 credits
- Born
- 1948-07-07 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Also known as
- 로리 탠 친
Biography
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). Chinn began acting on Broadway, playing Miss Higa Jiga in Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen (1970). She was also a notable member of the Katherine Dunham Company and performed African dance with Syvilla Fort.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Lori Tan Chinn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
TV Shows (13)
Law & Order
1990
as SEC Investigator
Orange Is the New Black
2013
as Mei Chang (voice)
Spin City
1996
as Samaritan Nun
A Man on the Inside
2024
as Susan Yang
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
2024
as Gugu (voice)
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
as Mrs. Park
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
2020
as Grandma
Teenage Euthanasia
2021
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
1993
as Gym Coach
Strange Planet
2023
as Guide (voice)
Roseanne
1988
as Iris
Mathnet
1987
as Miss Jessica
It's Like, You Know...
1999
as Daisy
Movies (24)
Kung Fu Panda 4
2024
as Granny Boar (voice)
Turning Red
2022
as Auntie Chen (voice)
Ransom
1996
as Woman on Street #3
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
as Coat Check Girl
Joy Ride
2023
as Nai Nai Chen
What About Bob?
1991
as Bus Driver
Sleepwalker
2026
as Bai Zhao
She-Devil
1989
as Vesta Rose Woman
Late Bloomers
2024
as Inez
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
as Chinese Restaurant Owner
Author! Author!
1982
as Mrs. Woo
31 Candles
2025
as Jaya
From Other Worlds
2004
as Mrs. Kim
Living in Oblivion
1995
as Costume Designer
Chloe and Theo
2015
as Landlady
Final Recipe
2013
as Mrs. Wang
Brass
1985
as Hilda
South Pacific
2001
as Bloody Mary
The Guitar
2008
as Mrs. Tzu
Ghosts of Christmas Always
2022
as Arlene
Year of the Fish
2007
as Shuk Yee
Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler
1990
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
1994
as Nerissa
Miss D
2012
as Mrs. Ling
About Lori Tan Chinn
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). Chinn began acting on Broadway, playing Miss Higa Jiga in Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen (1970). She was also a notable member of the Katherine Dunham Company and performed African dance with Syvilla Fort. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lori Tan Chinn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. With 37 credits spanning from 1982 to 2026, Lori Tan Chinn has appeared in 24 films and 13 TV shows.
Fans searching for Lori Tan Chinn movies, Lori Tan Chinn filmography, or the latest projects starring Lori Tan Chinn can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Lori Tan Chinn Movies
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) — as Granny Boar (voice)
- Turning Red (2022) — as Auntie Chen (voice)
- Ransom (1996) — as Woman on Street #3
- Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) — as Coat Check Girl
- Joy Ride (2023) — as Nai Nai Chen
Where to Watch Lori Tan Chinn Films
Most Lori Tan Chinn movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Lori Tan Chinn, check our movies catalogue and browse page.