TV Shows - Phillip Edward Van Lear
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 17, 2024. Phillip Edward Van Lear has appeared in 2 television series with data.
  • Prison Break Poster
    #416
    Prison Break
    as Patterson 11 episodes • #416 most popular show
    Prison Break is a thrilling American television drama series that follows the story of Michael Scofield, a structural engineer who devises an elaborate plan to help his wrongfully convicted brother Lincoln Burrows escape from a maximum-security prison. As the brothers navigate through prison politics, betrayals, and unexpected alliances, they uncover a wide-ranging conspiracy that puts their lives in constant danger. With its gripping storyline and intense action sequences, Prison Break keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, exploring themes of family loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption.
  • Prison Break Poster
    #416
    Prison Break
    as Louis Patterson 1 episode • #416 most popular show
    Prison Break is a thrilling American television drama series that follows the story of Michael Scofield, a structural engineer who devises an elaborate plan to help his wrongfully convicted brother Lincoln Burrows escape from a maximum-security prison. As the brothers navigate through prison politics, betrayals, and unexpected alliances, they uncover a wide-ranging conspiracy that puts their lives in constant danger. With its gripping storyline and intense action sequences, Prison Break keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, exploring themes of family loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption.
Movies - Phillip Edward Van Lear
Sorted by online popularity. Phillip Edward Van Lear has appeared in 3 movies with data.
  • A Family Thing Poster
    #5,814
    A Family Thing
    as Club Manager • #5,814 most popular movie
    A Family Thing is a 1996 American drama film about Earl Pilcher, who discovers his true heritage after receiving a letter from his dying mother. He embarks on a journey to meet his African-American half-brother in Chicago.
  • The Express Poster
    #5,872
    The Express
    as NAACP Member • #5,872 most popular movie
    The Express is a 2008 American sports film that depicts the inspiring true story of Ernie Davis, the pioneering African American who achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first to win the Heisman Trophy.
  • Chicago Cab Poster
    #7,782
    Chicago Cab
    as Father-To-Be • #7,782 most popular movie
    Chicago Cab is a 1997 American drama film that delves into a day in the life of a Chicago cab driver, exploring his interactions with a diverse array of passengers.
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Phillip Edward Van Lear Biography
Phillip Edward Van Lear is an American actor known for his role as C.O. Louis Patterson on the Fox series Prison Break. Born in Aurora, Illinois in 1951, Van Lear has appeared in a variety of movies including Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Magic Mike, Chicago Cab, Night of the Lawyers, A Family Thing, and Thieves Quartet. He also starred alongside Oprah Winfrey in the film There Are No Children Here, portraying a thug and vandal. Van Lear was initially cast as Ray Charles in the movie Ray but ultimately Jamie Foxx took on the role. In 2004, he embarked on a spiritual journey in Cameroon. Van Lear is the proud father of three children: Nathaniel, Tasha, and Ethan.

On May 17, 2024, Phillip Edward Van Lear had 10 Wikipedia visits, making him the #29,374 most popular actor online.