François Chau
ActingAbout François Chau
François Chau (born October 26, 1959. height 5' 8" (1,73 m)) is a Cambodian-American actor. He is known for his role as Dr. Pierre Chang in ABC's Lost, and more recently as Dr Chang in the film 21 & Over. Chau was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, of Chinese and Vietnamese descent. When he was roughly 6 years old he and his family moved to Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City). At the age of 7, Chau moved from Saigon to France due to the Vietnam War and after a year moved to Washington, D.C. United States. It was here that Chau and his family lived and where Chau was schooled. After he graduated from College, Chau moved out to Los Angeles where he has remained since and now lives with his wife and daughter.
François Chau Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of François Chau reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of François Chau's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of François Chau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ultraman: Rising, which stands out as a key performance.
Best François Chau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from François Chau's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie François Chau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender | Monk Gyatso (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Getting LOST | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Ultraman: Rising | Itow-san / Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Boy Kills World | Voice of Shaman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Resemblance | David | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon | Wahn (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Honeymoon Phase | The Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) | Mr. Keo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | F**Ked Up | Daddy Chao | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Boy Next Door | Detective Johnny Chou | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Ordained | Howard Ping | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | 21 & Over | Dr. Chang | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The New Man in Charge | Dr. Pierre Chang | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ingenious | Mr. Chow | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Lodger | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | No. 6 | Yoon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rescue Dawn | Province Governor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Helter Skelter | Dr. Noguchi | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Paper Bullets | Yang | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Deep Core | Crewmember | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | What's Cooking? | Duc Nguyen | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Four Father Li Lum Chung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Chinese Box | Mr. Wong | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | City of Industry | Uncle Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wounded | Mr. Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills Ninja | Izumo | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shattered Mind | Resident | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | No Way Back | FBI Agent Gim Takakura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blue Tiger | Soya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire | Farris | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze | Shredder | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Iron Triangle | Capt. Duc, ARVN | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shootdown | Korean Man #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | G.I. Joe: The Movie | Quick Kick (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe | Quick Kick (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | At Face Value | Kee Sung Park | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Heavenly Wickedness | Coach Evans | Flop | Similar → |
François Chau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of François Chau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring François Chau is "Ultraman: Rising" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has François Chau acted in?
François Chau has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by François Chau?
Other notable films include "Raya and the Last Dragon", "Rescue Dawn", and "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)".