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My Take
I have a deep fondness for character actors like Michael Paul Chan. Born in San Francisco in 1950, he is best known as Lieutenant Tao on The Closer and Major Crimes, the kind of dependable presence that holds a procedural together without ever stealing the spotlight. Shows like those live or die on actors who make the ensemble feel real, and Chan did exactly that for years. Surviving nearly half a century on set means sustained trust from the industry. He also carries the weight of Asian American actors who patiently widened the door, and that earns my sincere respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Paul Chan
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ポール・チャン
- Reading
- まいける・ぽーる・ちゃん
- Born
- June 26, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Paul Chan born?
Born June 26, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Michael Paul Chan from?
Michael Paul Chan is from San Francisco, California, United States.
What does Michael Paul Chan do?
Michael Paul Chan works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.