Phillip Edward Van Lear
- Known for
- Acting
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 18
- 2020Killing Eleanor as Harold
- 2019Holiday Heist as Robert
- 2019Animator as Gerald
- 2017The Perfect Christmas Present as Sam
- 2017The Crash as Colonel Ryan
- 2016Southside with You as Fraser C. Robinson
- 2016Mute as Monette
- 2016A Light Beneath Their Feet as Joe
- 2014The Two Thieves as Roman Guard
- 2013My Dog the Space Traveler as Clarence
- 2008The Express as NAACP Member
- 2008Meet the Browns as Michael Sr.
- 2004Barbershop 2: Back in Business as Mr. Diggs
- 2001The Rest of Your Life as Buddy
- 1998Chicago Cab as Father-To-Be
- 1997Night of the Lawyers as TV Anchorman
- 1996A Family Thing as Club Manager
- 1993Thieves Quartet as Jimmy Fuqua