Lori Tan Chinn
Actress
78 years (Jul 7, 1948)Seattle, Washington, USA
Known for
Lori Tan Chinn is, by now, a veteran American actress with a body of work built one job at a time. Auntie Chen in 'Turning Red' is the role that outgrew the rest. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Orange Is the New Black'. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Very few actresses keep finding work for 44 years.
Lori Tan Chinn
Actress
Known for
Lori Tan Chinn is, by now, a veteran American actress with a body of work built one job at a time. Auntie Chen in 'Turning Red' is the role that outgrew the rest. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Orange Is the New Black'. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Very few actresses keep finding work for 44 years.
20 Movies
Plays Gena
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
2026
Plays Granny Boar (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 4
2024
Plays Auntie Chen (voice)
Turning Red
2022
Plays Woman on Street #3
Ransom
1996
Plays Nai Nai Chen
Joy Ride
2023
Plays Coat Check Girl
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
Plays Inez
Late Bloomers
2024
Plays Mrs. Woo
Author! Author!
1982
Plays Vesta Rose Woman
She-Devil
1989
Plays Bus Driver
What About Bob?
1991
Plays Costume Designer
Living in Oblivion
1995
Plays Bai Zhao
Sleepwalker
2026
Plays Chinese Waitress
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
Plays Landlady
Chloe and Theo
2015
Plays Mrs. Wang
Final Recipe
2013
Plays Mrs. Tzu
The Guitar
2008
Plays Mrs. Kim
From Other Worlds
2004
Plays Shuk Yee
Year of the Fish
2007
12 TV Shows
Plays Grandma
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
2020
Plays Mei Chang (voice)
Orange Is the New Black
2013
Plays Gugu (voice)
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
2024
Plays Guide (voice)
Strange Planet
2023
Plays Susan Yang
A Man on the Inside
2024
Plays Iris
Roseanne
1988
Plays Miss Jessica
Mathnet
1987
Plays Daisy
It's Like, You Know...
1999
Plays Mrs. Park
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
Plays Samaritan Nun
Spin City
1996
Plays SEC Investigator
Law & Order
1990
Plays Gym Coach
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
1993
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The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
Full Filmography
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
Gena
2026
Sleepwalker
Bai Zhao
2026
31 Candles
Jaya
2025
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
Gugu (voice) · 13 episodes
2024–
A Man on the Inside
Susan Yang
2024–
Late Bloomers
Inez
2024
Kung Fu Panda 4
Granny Boar (voice)
2024
Strange Planet
Guide (voice) · 10 episodes
2023–
Joy Ride
Nai Nai Chen
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lori Tan Chinn and where are they from?
Lori Tan Chinn is 78 years old, born on July 7, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Lori Tan Chinn?
Lori Tan Chinn is best known for roles in Turning Red, Kung Fu Panda 4, Ransom.
How many movies has Lori Tan Chinn been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Lori Tan Chinn has appeared in 20 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Lori Tan Chinn's first movie?
The career of Lori Tan Chinn began with Author! Author! (1982).
What is Lori Tan Chinn's most recent movie or series?
Lori Tan Chinn's most recent release is The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, which premiered on October 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Lori Tan Chinn appeared in?
On television, Lori Tan Chinn has appeared in Orange Is the New Black, Law & Order, Roseanne, Spin City.
Lori Tan Chinn
1948-07-07 · Seattle, Washington, USA
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.Lori Tan Chinn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.