Phillip Edward Van Lear

Biography

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

Prison Break

as Louis Patterson

Barbershop 2: Back in Business

as Mr. Diggs

The Express

as NAACP Member

The Chi

as Alderman Wayne Bonner

Southside with You

as Fraser C. Robinson

Early Edition

as Rojas

Crisis

as Senator Mason Yarrow

Meet the Browns

as Michael Sr.

The Perfect Christmas Present

as Sam

A Family Thing

as Club Manager