Phillip Edward Van Lear
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aurora, Illinois, USA
Known for
- Prison Break (2005) — Louis Patterson
- Empire (2015) — Dr. Kippelman
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) — Mr. Diggs
- The Express (2008) — NAACP Member
- The Chi (2018) — Alderman Wayne Bonner
- Southside with You (2016) — Fraser C. Robinson
- Early Edition (1996) — Rojas
- Boss (2011) — Alderman Alverson
- Crisis (2014) — Senator Mason Yarrow
- Meet the Browns (2008) — Michael Sr.
- The Perfect Christmas Present (2017) — Sam
- A Family Thing (1996) — Club Manager
- The Crash (2017) — Colonel Ryan
- Chicago Cab (1998) — Father-To-Be
- A Light Beneath Their Feet (2016) — Joe
- Holiday Heist (2019) — Robert