Full Name: Lori Tan Chinn
Date of Birth: July 7, 1948 (age 75)
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, Comedian
Known for:
Recurring role as Mei Chang in the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black" (2013-2019)
Starring as Awkwafina's grandmother in the Comedy Central series "Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens" (2020-present)
Prolific career in theatre, film, and television with appearances in numerous productions, including:Films: "Mickey Blue Eyes," "She-Devil," "Final Recipe," "Joy Ride"
TV shows: "Chloe and Theo," "Miss D," "The Guitar," "Year of the Fish"
Broadway: "Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen"
Additional Information:
Of Hoisan Chinese descent
Began her acting career in New York City in the 1960s, initially focusing on theatre
Member of the Katherine Dunham Company, a renowned modern dance troupe
Notable for her comedic timing and versatility, portraying a wide range of characters