Occupation Actor Years active 1985–present | Name Francois Chau Role Actor | |
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Born October 26, 1959 (age 64) ( 1959-10-26 ) Phnom Penh, Cambodia Movies and TV shows 21 and Over, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turt, Rescue Dawn, Beverly Hills Ninja, Gemini Division Similar People Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Michael Pressman, Timothy Linh Bui, Dennis Dugan | ||
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François Chau (born October 26, 1959) is a Cambodian American actor. He is known for his role as Dr. Pierre Chang in ABC's Lost, and more recently as Dr. Chang in the film 21 & Over.
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- Personal life
- Career
- Awards and nominations
- Filmography
- References
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Personal life
Chau was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, of Chinese and Vietnamese descent. When he was roughly 6 years old he and his family moved to Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City). At the age of 7, Chau moved from Saigon to France due to the Vietnam War and after a year moved to Washington, D.C., United States. It was here that Chau and his family lived and where Chau was schooled.
After he graduated from college, Chau moved out to Los Angeles where he has remained since and now lives with his wife and daughter.
Career
Chau has had a number of diverse roles, playing Chinese, Japanese and even Hmong characters, most notably as Dr. Martin Ng in the American sci-fi series Gemini Division, and as Dr. Pierre Chang in ABC's Lost.
Chau has also taken on a number of smaller TV roles. He has appeared as Koo Yin, a Chinese consul in the drama 24 and a Chinese diplomat in Stargate SG-1. He was the voice of Quick Kick on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Dr. Shen in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and Lieutenant Winston 'Vagabond' Chang in the Wing Commander III and Wing Commander IV video games.
Chau has appeared as a guest star in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., The Unit, NUMB3RS, ER, Baywatch, Alias, Shark, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, JAG and Medium.
He was also featured in Chris Brown's music video Fine China, the 2013 film 21 & Over, the television film 9/11: The Twin Towers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, where he physically played The Shredder.
His latest projects have included a Syfy production, The Expanse, starring as Jules-Pierre Mao (3 episodes, 2015-2016) as Julie Mao's father. He has also appeared in the Disney Channel spy action comedy, K.C. Undercover, where he plays Zane, an evil villain who kidnaps K.C. and threatens to kill her family due to a checkered history with them.
Awards and nominations
Ovation Awards
Filmography
Actor
2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV Series) (post-production) as
Great Sage
2023
Journey to Foundation (Video Game) (completed) as
Han Bo
-
Grand Junction (TV Movie) as
Jae Kim
2023
Barry (TV Series) as
Bong
- it takes a psycho (2023) - Bong
- you're charming (2023) - Bong
- bestest place on earth (2023) - Bong
2023
Law & Order: Organized Crime (TV Series) as
Michael Quan
- Blood Ties (2023) - Michael Quan
- Chinatown (2023) - Michael Quan
2023
Forspoken (Video Game) as
Treahy Duganur (voice)
2023
Quantum Leap (TV Series) as
Louis Tann
- Paging Dr. Song (2023) - Louis Tann (as Francois Chau)
2022
American Gigolo (TV Series) as
Don Clyborne
- East of Eden (2022) - Don Clyborne
- Atomic (2022) - Don Clyborne
- The Escape Wheel (2022) - Don Clyborne
- Nothing Is Real But the Girl (2022) - Don Clyborne
2022
The Resemblance (Short) as
David
2022
Chicago Med (TV Series) as
Patrick Choi
- What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You (2022) - Patrick Choi (as Francois Chau)
2021
The Expanse: One Ship (TV Series) as
Jules-Pierre Mao
- Night Watch (2021) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau, credit only)
2021
The Good Doctor (TV Series) as
Leonard Song
- Crazytown (2021) - Leonard Song
2021
Fantasy Island (TV Series) as
Brent Lee
- His and Hers/The Heartbreak Hotel (2021) - Brent Lee
2021
Raya and the Last Dragon as
Wahn (voice)
2018
Last Man Standing (TV Series) as
Henry
- Jen Again (2021) - Henry (as Francois Chau)
- Keep the Change (2020) - Henry (as Francois Chau)
- One Flew Into the Empty Nest (2018) - Henry (as Francois Chau)
2020
(home)Schooled (TV Movie) as
Principal Coleman
2020
Ghost of Tsushima (Video Game) as
Sensei Ishikawa (voice, as Francois Chau)
2020
Space Command (TV Series) as
Jerome Kiriyama
- Ripple Effect (2020) - Jerome Kiriyama
2020
Magnum P.I. (TV Series) as
Kinny
- A Game of Cat and Mouse (2020) - Kinny (as Francois Chau)
2020
Birds of Prey as
Mr. Keo
2019
The Honeymoon Phase as
The Director
2019
How to Get Away with Murder (TV Series) as
Carl's Lawyer
- I Hate the World (2019) - Carl's Lawyer
2019
Room 104 (TV Series) as
Dr. Blake
- Itchy (2019) - Dr. Blake
2019
No Good Nick (TV Series) as
Detective Pham
- The Fool's Errand (2019) - Detective Pham
2019
Veronica Mars (TV Series) as
Hu
- Spring Break Forever (2019) - Hu (as Francois Chau)
2017
The Tick (TV Series) as
Walter
- Choose Love! (2019) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- In the Woods (2019) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- Lei-Lo, Ho! (2019) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- Joan! (2019) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- Lesson One: Think Quick! (2019) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- The End of the Beginning (Or the Start of the Dawn of the Age of Superhero) (2018) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- The Beginning of the End (2018) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- After Midnight (2018) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- Fear of Flying (2017) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
- Party Crashers (2017) - Walter (as Francois Chau)
2019
NCIS (TV Series) as
Henry Deng
- Bears and Cubs (2019) - Henry Deng (as Francois Chau)
2015
The Expanse (TV Series) as
Jules-Pierre Mao
- Intransigence (2018) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Immolation (2018) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Triple Point (2018) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Reload (2018) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Assured Destruction (2018) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- IFF (2018) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- The Monster and the Rocket (2017) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Here There Be Dragons (2017) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Godspeed (2017) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Safe (2017) - Jules-Pierre Mao (as Francois Chau)
- Leviathan Wakes (2016) - Jules-Pierre Mao
- Critical Mass (2016) - Jules-Pierre Mao
- The Big Empty (2015) - Jules-Pierre Mao
2018
The X-Files (TV Series) as
Peter Wong
- Ghouli (2018) - Peter Wong
2015
K.C. Undercover (TV Series) as
Zane Willis / Zane Fuller / Zane
- Out of the Water and Into the Fire (2017) - Zane Willis
- Welcome to the Jungle (2017) - Zane Willis
- Coopers on the Run (2017) - Zane Willis
- Family Feud (2017) - Zane Fuller
- Trust No One (2016) - Zane Fuller
- Double Crossed: Part 3 (2015) - Zane
- Double Crossed: Part 2 (2015) - Zane
2017
F**Ked Up (Video short) as
Daddy Chao
2017
MacGyver (TV Series) as
Richard Sang
- Compass (2017) - Richard Sang (as Francois Chau)
2016
Berlin Station (TV Series) as
Peter Shipley
- Station to Station (2016) - Peter Shipley (as Francois Chau)
2016
Aquarius (TV Series) as
South Vietnamese Consul
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2016) - South Vietnamese Consul
2016
The Last Tour as
Col. Tran
2016
XCOM 2 (Video Game) as
Raymond Shen
2015
Major Crimes (TV Series) as
Raymond Phan
- Four of a Kind (2015) - Raymond Phan (as Francois Chau)
2015
The Boy Next Door as
Detective Johnny Chou (as Francois Chau)
2014
Bones (TV Series) as
Victor Lee
- The Lost Love in the Foreign Land (2014) - Victor Lee (as Francois Chau)
2014
Criminal Minds (TV Series) as
Dr. Jack Chun
- The Itch (2014) - Dr. Jack Chun
2014
Rizzoli & Isles (TV Series) as
Harold Chen
- If You Can't Stand the Heat (2014) - Harold Chen (as Francois Chau)
2014
A Day of Havoc (Short) as
Doom
2014
Office Ninja as
Kenji
2014
Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) as
Gary 'Aikapu
- Ma lalo o ka 'ili (2014) - Gary 'Aikapu
2013
The Ordained (TV Movie) as
Howard Ping
2013
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Mr. Nguyen
- Green Thumb (2013) - Mr. Nguyen
2013
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (TV Series)
- Storage Zeebles (2013) - (voice, as Dr. Marvin Candle)
2011
Childrens Hospital (TV Series) as
Kaiju / Mr. Lee
- Triangles (2013) - Kaiju (as Francois Chau)
- Nip/Tug (2011) - Mr. Lee (as Francois Chau)
2013
Nikita (TV Series) as
Dr. Kang
- Til Death Do Us Part (2013) - Dr. Kang
2013
Body of Proof (TV Series) as
Chinese Consolate
- Disappearing Act (2013) - Chinese Consolate
2013
Chris Brown: Fine China (Music Video) as
Father / Mafia Boss
2013
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (TV Series) as
Dr. Chan, psychiatrist
- It's a Miracle (2013) - Dr. Chan, psychiatrist (as Francois Chau)
2013
21 & Over as
Dr. Chang (as Francois Chau)
2012
XCOM: Enemy Unknown (Video Game) as
Dr. Shen (voice, as Francois Chau)
2012
BFFs (TV Series short) as
Jessica's Father
- The Election, Part 2 (2012) - Jessica's Father
- Suck Thirteen (2012) - Jessica's Father
2012
Awake (TV Series) as
John Koh
- Game Day (2012) - John Koh (as Francois Chau)
2012
NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series) as
Binh Tran
- The Dragon and the Fairy (2012) - Binh Tran
2011
Charlie's Angels (TV Series) as
Frankie Han
- They Are Not Saints (2011) - Frankie Han (as Francois Chau)
2011
Castle (TV Series) as
Clifford Lee
- Kick the Ballistics (2011) - Clifford Lee (as Francois Chau)
2011
Franklin & Bash (TV Series) as
Mr. Han
- Jennifer of Troy (2011) - Mr. Han (as Francois Chau)
2011
The Chicago Code (TV Series) as
Chairman Lau
- O'Leary's Cow (2011) - Chairman Lau (as Francois Chau)
2011
Chuck (TV Series) as
Guillermo Chan
- Chuck Versus the First Bank of Evil (2011) - Guillermo Chan (as Francois Chau)
2010
Deadbeat (Short) as
Dad
2010
Lost: Epilogue - The New Man in Charge (Video short) as
Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
2010
Lost: Untangled (TV Series short) as
Dr. Pierre Chang
- The End (2010) - Dr. Pierre Chang
- Happily Ever After (2010) - Dr. Pierre Chang
- Everybody Loves Hugo (2010) - Dr. Pierre Chang
2005
Lost (TV Series) as
Dr. Pierre Chang / Dr. Marvin Candle / Dr. Edgar Halliwax / ...
- The End (2010) - Dr. Pierre Chang (as Francois Chau)
- The End (2010) - Dr. Pierre Chang (as Francois Chau)
- Everybody Loves Hugo (2010) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- The Incident: Part 2 (2009) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- The Incident: Part 1 (2009) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- Follow the Leader (2009) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- The Variable (2009) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- Some Like It Hoth (2009) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- Namaste (2009) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- Because You Left (2009) - Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
- There's No Place Like Home: Part 2 (2008) - Dr. Edgar Halliwax (uncredited)
- The Man Behind the Curtain (2007) - Dr. Marvin Candle (uncredited)
- Enter 77 (2007) - Dr. Marvin Candle (uncredited)
- The Cost of Living (2006) - Dr. Marvin Candle (uncredited)
- ? (2006) - Dr. Mark Wickmund (uncredited)
- What Kate Did (2005) - Dr. Marvin Candle (uncredited)
- Orientation (2005) - Dr. Marvin Candle (uncredited)
2010
The Deep End (TV Series) as
Lewis Chin
- Where There's Smoke (2010) - Lewis Chin
2009
Powder Blue as
Butcher (uncredited)
2009
Gary Unmarried (TV Series) as
Bobby Kim
- Gary and the Trophy (2009) - Bobby Kim
2009
Ingenious as
Mr. Chow
2009
The Lodger as
Sam (as Francois Chau)
2008
Gemini Division (TV Series) as
Dr. Martin Ng
- Closed Circle (2008) - Dr. Martin Ng
- O.F.C. (2008) - Dr. Martin Ng
- To Catch a SIM (2008) - Dr. Martin Ng
- Kill Jill (2008) - Dr. Martin Ng
- Deep Cover (2008) - Dr. Martin Ng
- Insertion Point (2008) - Dr. Martin Ng
2008
Medium (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Do You Hear What I Hear? (2008) - Doctor (as Francois Chau)
2007
Shark (TV Series) as
Mike Wong
- Dr. Laura (2007) - Mike Wong
2007
Orchid Orientation Film Outtakes (Video short) as
Dr. Edgar Halliwax
2007
The Unit (TV Series) as
Captain
- Sub-Conscious (2007) - Captain (as Francois Chau)
2006
No. 6 (Short) as
Yoon
2006
Numb3rs (TV Series) as
Kaj-Jan Chen
- The Mole (2006) - Kaj-Jan Chen (as Francois Chau)
2006
Rescue Dawn as
Province Governor (as Francois Chau)
2006
Inside the Twin Towers as
Hong Zhu
2006
Popcorn Zen (TV Series) as
Bandit 1 (segment "Chisai Samurai")
- Episode #2.2 (2006) - Bandit 1 (segment "Chisai Samurai")
2005
Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) as
Mr. Chue
- Bring the Pain (2005) - Mr. Chue (as Francois Chau)
2004
North Shore (TV Series) as
Satoshi Ohashi
- Tessa (2004) - Satoshi Ohashi
2004
Helter Skelter (TV Movie) as
Dr. Noguchi
2004
Alias (TV Series) as
Mr. Cho
- Crossings (2004) - Mr. Cho
2003
Line of Fire (TV Series) as
Tran Mai
- Boom, Swagger, Boom (2003) - Tran Mai
2003
The Agency (TV Series) as
Jin-Gui Kim
- Our Man in Washington (2003) - Jin-Gui Kim
2003
Paris as
Mr. Kim
2003
Dragnet (TV Series) as
Chief Edward Laseur
- Let's Make a Deal (2003) - Chief Edward Laseur
2003
Stargate SG-1 (TV Series) as
Chinese Ambassador
- Disclosure (2003) - Chinese Ambassador
2002
The Invisible Man (TV Series) as
Chen Po Li
- The Invisible Woman (2002) - Chen Po Li
2000
JAG (TV Series) as
Gen. Shin Wa Chen / Kin Ku
- Dog Robber: Part 2 (2001) - Gen. Shin Wa Chen (as Francois Chau)
- Dog Robber: Part 1 (2001) - Gen. Shin Wa Chen (as Francois Chau)
- The Bridge at Kang So Ri (2000) - Kin Ku (as Francois Chau)
2000
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) as
Chen
- Retribution (2000) - Chen (as Francois Chau)
- Lazarus (2000) - Chen
- Winds of Change (2000) - Chen
2000
Deep Core as
Crewmember
2000
StarLancer (Video Game) as
Ronin Wing Leader
2000
What's Cooking? as
Duc Nguyen (as Francois Chau)
1999
At Face Value (Short) as
Kee Sung Park
1999
Paper Bullets as
Yang
1999
Godzilla 2000: Millennium as
Prof. Yuji Shinoda (voice)
1999
Nash Bridges (TV Series) as
Albert Lee
- High Society (1999) - Albert Lee
1999
Arli$$ (TV Series)
- To Thine Own Self Be True (1999)
1999
Sons of Thunder (TV Series) as
Dow Long
- Lost & Found (1999) - Dow Long (as Francois Chau)
1998
Lethal Weapon 4 as
Four Father
1998
NightMan (TV Series) as
Chinese Intelligence Officer
- House of Soul (1998) - Chinese Intelligence Officer
1997
Profit (TV Series) as
Mr. Wong
- Chinese Box (1997) - Mr. Wong (as Francois Chau)
1997
Melrose Place (TV Series) as
Businessman
- The Doctor Is In- Deep (1997) - Businessman
1996
ER (TV Series) as
Neurosurgeon / Neuro Resident
- Ambush (1997) - Neurosurgeon (as Francois Chau)
- Baby Shower (1996) - Neuro Resident
1997
Chinese Box as
Mr. Wong (uncredited)
1997
Wounded as
Mr. Lee
1997
City of Industry as
Uncle Luke
1997
Beverly Hills Ninja as
Izumo
1996
Goode Behavior (TV Series)
- Goode and Fired (1996)
1996
Shattered Mind (TV Movie) as
Resident
1995
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (Video Game) as
Lt. Winston 'Vagabond' Chang
1995
Tokyo Bound (TV Movie) as
Male Voice
1995
No Way Back as
FBI Agent Gim Takakura
1994
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (Video Game) as
Lt. Winston 'Vagabond' Chang
1994
Time Trax (TV Series) as
Cano Chan
- The Last M.I.A. (1994) - Cano Chan
1994
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (TV Series) as
Aide
- And Baby Makes Three (1994) - Aide (as Francois Chau)
1994
Blue Tiger as
Soya
1994
Viper (TV Series) as
Bobby Murabito
- Mind Games (1994) - Bobby Murabito
1993
Wild Palms (TV Mini Series) as
Hiro
- Hungry Ghosts (1993) - Hiro
- Rising Sons (1993) - Hiro
- The Floating World (1993) - Hiro
1993
Point of No Return as
Building Security Guard
1992
Rapid Fire as
Farris
1992
Intruders (TV Series) as
Lab Technician
- Episode #1.2 (1992) - Lab Technician (as Francois Chau)
- Episode #1.1 (1992) - Lab Technician (as Francois Chau)
1992
Tequila and Bonetti (TV Series) as
Gang Member
- Language of the Heart (1992) - Gang Member
1991
Reasonable Doubts (TV Series) as
Joey
- -and Sleep Won't Come (1991) - Joey (as Francois Chau)
1991
MacGyver (TV Series) as
Chi
- The Coltons (1991) - Chi (as Francois Chau)
1991
Baywatch (TV Series) as
Tadashi
- Nightmare Bay: Part 2 (1991) - Tadashi (as Francois Chau)
- Nightmare Bay: Part 1 (1991) - Tadashi (as Francois Chau)
1991
The Flash (TV Series) as
Johnny Choi
- Captain Cold (1991) - Johnny Choi (as Francois Chau)
1991
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze as
Shredder (as Francois Chau)
1991
Hunter (TV Series) as
Edward Chong
- The Grab (1991) - Edward Chong
1990
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (TV Movie) as
Capt. Fukuda
1990
China Beach (TV Series) as
White Mouse
- Phoenix (1990) - White Mouse
1989
Wiseguy (TV Series)
- Battle of the Barge (1989)
1989
The Karate Kid (TV Series) as
Additional Characters
- My Brother's Keeper (1989) - Additional Characters (voice, as Francois Chau)
1989
Tour of Duty (TV Series) as
Vietnamese Man
- The Volunteer (1989) - Vietnamese Man
1989
The Iron Triangle as
Capt. Duc, ARVN
1988
Shootdown (TV Movie) as
Korean Man #1 (as Francois Chau)
1988
Vietnam War Story (TV Series) as
Jojo
- Dusk to Dawn (1988) - Jojo (as Francois Chau)
1987
Hill Street Blues (TV Series) as
Emperor Leader
- A Pound of Flesh (1987) - Emperor Leader (as Francois Chau)
1987
G.I. Joe: The Movie (Video) as
Quick Kick (voice)
1986
Chisai Samurai (Short) as
Bandit 1
1986
Kusei: Endangered Species (Short) as
Alien's Voice (voice)
1985
G.I. Joe (TV Series) as
Quick Kick
- Excalibur (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- Captives of Cobra: Part 2 (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- Captives of Cobra: Part 1 (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- Cobra Quake (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- Lasers in the Night (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- Cobra's Candidate (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- The Phantom Brigade (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- Synthoid Conspiracy: Part 2 (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- The Pyramid of Darkness: Part 5 - Knotting Cobra's Coils (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
- The Pyramid of Darkness: Part 4 - Chaos in the Sea of Lost Souls (1985) - Quick Kick (voice)
Art Department
1997
Visas and Virtue (Short) (art department assistant)
Self
2022
Funny Science Fiction Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode 71 - From Quick Kick to Shredder ft. Francois Chau (2022) - Self - Guest
2021
Popcorn and Soda Starring Tallal Azim (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Francois Chau (2021) - Self
2020
The George Lucas Talk Show (TV Series) as
Self
- May the AR Be LI$$ You: Season VII - The Arli$$ Awaken$ (2020) - Self
2011
Short Notice (TV Series) as
Self - guest
- Episode #2.12 (2011) - Self - guest
2011
Vegas Cinefest as
Self
2010
Scream Awards 2010 (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2011
Movie Nights (TV Series) as
Farris
- Rapid Fire (2011) - Farris
2009
Lost: A Journey in Time (TV Movie) as
Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
2009
Lost: The Story of the Oceanic 6 (TV Movie) as
Dr. Pierre Chang (uncredited)
2009
Lost: Destiny Calls (TV Movie documentary) as
Dr. Marvin Candle (uncredited)
2006
Lost (TV Series) as
Dr. Marvin Candle / Dr. Mark Wickmund
- Live Together, Die Alone: Part 1 (2006) - Dr. Marvin Candle / Dr. Mark Wickmund (uncredited)
References
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