Lori Tan Chinn
Latest News on Lori Tan Chinn:
Photos: DANCERS OVER 40 Honors Five Longtime Members 17th Annual Legacy Awards (Dec 11, 2025)
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below (Jun 20, 2025)
Mary Steenburgen Joins Ted Danson in Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2 (Mar 28, 2025)
Photos: DANCERS OVER 40 Honors Five Longtime Members 17th Annual Legacy Awards (Dec 11, 2025)
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below (Jun 20, 2025)
Mary Steenburgen Joins Ted Danson in Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2 (Mar 28, 2025)
BIO
Lori Tan Chinn's career spans stage, television, and film. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of Mei Chang on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and for playing Awkwafina’s grandmother on Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens.
Chinn began her career on Broadway, appearing as Miss Higa Jiga in Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen. In addition to her work as an actor, she has had a distinguished career as a dancer, performing with the Katherine Dunham Company and studying and presenting African dance under the guidance of Syvilla Fort.
Photos
Peter Criswell, Lia Chang, Richard W. Prouse, Chasity Moore, John Concado, Emily Johnson, Drew Wutke, André De Shields, Lori Tan Chinn, Jonathan Burke, Basil Twist, Kenneth Ard, Jeanne Fleming
Artistic/Producing Director
New York's Village Halloween Parade. Photo by Brielle Polizzano
Date:
11/01/2024
From: Exclusive: André De Shields Grand Marshals the NYC Village Halloween Parade
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Josh Fagen, James Weaver, Rohain Arora, Lori Tan Chinn, Baron Davis, Annie Mumolo, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Alexander Hodge, Sabrina Wu, Sherry Cola, Adele Lim, Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Teresa Hsiao, Daniel Dae Kim, David Denman, Debbie Fan, Chris Pang, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
Date:
06/27/2023
From: Photos: Inside the JOY RIDE Premiere With Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Daveed Diggs & More
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Okinawan/American
Miss Higa Jiga
Okinawan/American
Miss Higa Jiga
Movies
Author! Author!
[ 1982 ] Mrs. Woo
[ 1982 ] Mrs. Woo
She-Devil
[ 1989 ] Vesta Rose Woman
[ 1989 ] Vesta Rose Woman
What About Bob?
[ 1991 ] Bus Driver
[ 1991 ] Bus Driver
Glengarry Glen Ross
[ 1992 ] Coat Check Girl
[ 1992 ] Coat Check Girl
Living in Oblivion
[ 1995 ] Costume Designer
[ 1995 ] Costume Designer
Ransom
[ 1996 ] Woman on Street #3
[ 1996 ] Woman on Street #3
Mickey Blue Eyes
[ 1999 ] Chinese Restaurant Owner
[ 1999 ] Chinese Restaurant Owner
From Other Worlds
[ 2004 ] Mrs. Kim
[ 2004 ] Mrs. Kim
Year of the Fish
[ 2007 ] Shuk Yee
[ 2007 ] Shuk Yee
The Guitar
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Tzu
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Tzu
Final Recipe
[ 2013 ] Mrs. Wang
[ 2013 ] Mrs. Wang
Chloe and Theo
[ 2015 ] Landlady
[ 2015 ] Landlady
Turning Red
[ 2022 ] Auntie Chen
[ 2022 ] Auntie Chen
Kung Fu Panda 4
[ 2024 ] Granny Boar
[ 2024 ] Granny Boar
31 Candles
[ 2025 ] Jaya
[ 2025 ] Jaya
31 Candles
[ 2025 ] Jaya
[ 2025 ] Jaya
TV Shows
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
Grandma
Grandma
Orange Is the New Black
Mei Chang
Mei Chang
Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld
Gugu
Gugu
A Man on the Inside
Susan Yang
Susan Yang
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical
Lori Tan ChinnSouth Pacific
Videos
Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the JOY RIDE Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-03-17 12:27:43
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-07-22 15:04:22
VIDEO: Comedy Central Releases Official Trailer for AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-02 13:15:23
VIDEO: Age is Just a Number! First Look at the Cast of HALF TIME in Action
by Julie Musbach - 2018-06-12 11:30:38
TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound GOTTA DANCE in Chicago!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-12-23 13:18:49
STAGE TUBE: Andre De Shields Chats Broadway-Bound GOTTA DANCE, Legendary Career and More
by Stage Tube - 2015-11-09 18:24:04
STAGE TUBE: Andre De Shields and Company Get into the Groove in New Promo for Broadway-Bound GOTTA DANCE
by Stage Tube - 2015-10-16 16:27:31
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of GOTTA DANCE's World Premiere in Chicago; Plus Performance Sneak Peek!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-09-14 11:18:14
News
Photos: DANCERS OVER 40 Honors Five Longtime Members 17th Annual Legacy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Dancers Over 40 held its 17th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner, honoring five members whose careers span decades of contribution to the dance and theatre community. Check out photos of the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Dancers Over 40 held its 17th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner, honoring five members whose careers span decades of contribution to the dance and theatre community. Check out photos of the event.
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.
Mary Steenburgen Joins Ted Danson in Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025
Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Mary Steenburgen has joined Season 2 of Netflix's critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside, starring alongside real-life husband Ted Danson.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025
Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Mary Steenburgen has joined Season 2 of Netflix's critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside, starring alongside real-life husband Ted Danson.
A MAN ON THE INSIDE Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Netflix has announced that the critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside has been renewed for a second season, slated to premiere in 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Netflix has announced that the critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside has been renewed for a second season, slated to premiere in 2025.
Photos: Dancers 0ver 40 Hosts 16th Annual Legacy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
Dancers Over 40 celebrated five performers at it's 16th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner Monday, December 9th 2024. Check out photos from the celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
Dancers Over 40 celebrated five performers at it's 16th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner Monday, December 9th 2024. Check out photos from the celebration.
Exclusive: André De Shields Grand Marshals the NYC Village Halloween Parade
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2024
The 51st Annual NYC Village Halloween Parade was off the charts with Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Broadway legend André De Shields as Grand Marshal, riding on a custom designed float by Richard W. Prouse. Check out exclusive photos here!
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2024
The 51st Annual NYC Village Halloween Parade was off the charts with Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Broadway legend André De Shields as Grand Marshal, riding on a custom designed float by Richard W. Prouse. Check out exclusive photos here!
Video: Netflix Drops First Trailer for A MAN ON THE INSIDE Starring Ted Danson
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Netflix has released the first trailer for A Man on the Inside, a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. A Man on the Inside premieres this November 21, 2024 on Netflix. Watch the trailer now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Netflix has released the first trailer for A Man on the Inside, a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. A Man on the Inside premieres this November 21, 2024 on Netflix. Watch the trailer now!
Photos: Alec Mapa Returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 24, 2024
Actor and comedian Alec Mapa just returned to the Laurie Beechman Theater with the World Premiere of his new standup show HA! PENIS! Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 24, 2024
Actor and comedian Alec Mapa just returned to the Laurie Beechman Theater with the World Premiere of his new standup show HA! PENIS! Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Photos: Karen Mason Sings Encore Performance of Jule Styne Celebration at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024
Birdland presented the return of singer Karen Mason in an encore performance of “Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule” on Monday, September 16. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024
Birdland presented the return of singer Karen Mason in an encore performance of “Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule” on Monday, September 16. Check out photos here!
Photos: Netflix Debuts First Look for A MAN ON THE INSIDE Starring Ted Danson
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024
Netflix has debuted a first look at A Man on the Inside (formerly known as A Classic Spy), a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. In the series, Charles (Danson), a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation. Take a look at the new photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024
Netflix has debuted a first look at A Man on the Inside (formerly known as A Classic Spy), a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. In the series, Charles (Danson), a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation. Take a look at the new photos here!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023
Take a look at the star-studded opening night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023
Take a look at the star-studded opening night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC.
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1000 Performances
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2023
Little Shop of Horrors celebrated its 1000th performance at Bryant Park Grill. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the festivities in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2023
Little Shop of Horrors celebrated its 1000th performance at Bryant Park Grill. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the festivities in this video!
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1000 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS marked a monumental achievement with its 1000th performance. See photos from the celebration below!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS marked a monumental achievement with its 1000th performance. See photos from the celebration below!
HERE LIES LOVE SINGS THE SONGS OF J. OCONER, Linda Eder And More Next Week At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2023
Next week at 54 Below, the cast of 'Here Lies Love' will be performing the songs of J. Oconer Navar. Don't miss this incredible musical experience!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2023
Next week at 54 Below, the cast of 'Here Lies Love' will be performing the songs of J. Oconer Navar. Don't miss this incredible musical experience!
Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023
Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023
Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!
Estelle Parsons, Rachel Dratch & John Cariani Join BROADWAY BOUND 4 at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023
54 Below will be presenting the fourth edition of Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came To Broadway on Friday, October 13th, at 7:00pm at 54 Below.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023
54 Below will be presenting the fourth edition of Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came To Broadway on Friday, October 13th, at 7:00pm at 54 Below.
Review: Toasting The Tony Awards, BACKSTAGE BABBLE Gives 54 Below An Award-Worthy Night
by Rob Lester - Aug 31, 2023
It's never too late to put the spotlight on the Tony Awards and people nominated for them. Read all about it at BroadwayWorld.com in the NYC cabaret section.
by Rob Lester - Aug 31, 2023
It's never too late to put the spotlight on the Tony Awards and people nominated for them. Read all about it at BroadwayWorld.com in the NYC cabaret section.
Video: Apple TV+ Shares STRANGE PLANET Adult Animated Series Trailer Based on Nathan W. Pyle's Graphic Novel
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
Voicing this world of beings are Tunde Adebimpe (“Rachel Getting Married”), Emmy Award nominee Demi Adejuyigbe (“The Amber Ruffin Show”), Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”), Critics Choice Award nominee Danny Pudi (“Community”) and Emmy Award nominee Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”). Watch the video trailer!
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
Voicing this world of beings are Tunde Adebimpe (“Rachel Getting Married”), Emmy Award nominee Demi Adejuyigbe (“The Amber Ruffin Show”), Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”), Critics Choice Award nominee Danny Pudi (“Community”) and Emmy Award nominee Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”). Watch the video trailer!
BACKSTAGE BABBLE, LANGDON ST. IVES: THE STEAMPUNK MUSICAL!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Photos: Inside the JOY RIDE Premiere With Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Daveed Diggs & More
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2023
JOY RIDE stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu were joined by their co-stars Annie Mumolo, Alexander Hodge, Baron Davis, Chris Pang, Daniel Dae Kim, David Denman, Debbie Fan, Lori Tan Chinn and Rohain Arora. Check out photos from the premiere now!
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2023
JOY RIDE stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu were joined by their co-stars Annie Mumolo, Alexander Hodge, Baron Davis, Chris Pang, Daniel Dae Kim, David Denman, Debbie Fan, Lori Tan Chinn and Rohain Arora. Check out photos from the premiere now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lori Tan Chinn been in?
Lori Tan Chinn has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Lori Tan Chinn been in?
Lori Tan Chinn has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lori Tan Chinn been nominated for?
and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for South Pacific .
What awards has Lori Tan Chinn won?
Lori Tan Chinn won the Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in South Pacific.
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