Tzi Ma (traditional Chinese: 馬志; pinyin: Mǎ Zhì) is a Chinese American actor who has made numerous appearances in American films and TV series.
Ma was born in Hong Kong on 10 June 1962. His film career includes major roles in the films The Quiet American and the remake of The Ladykillers as well as appearances in Asian American independent films The Sensei, Red Doors and Catfish in Black Bean Sauce. He is recognized for his role as Consul Han in ...
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Tzi Ma (traditional Chinese: 馬志; pinyin: Mǎ Zhì) is a Chinese American actor who has made numerous appearances in American films and TV series.
Ma was born in Hong Kong on 10 June 1962. His film career includes major roles in the films The Quiet American and the remake of The Ladykillers as well as appearances in Asian American independent films The Sensei, Red Doors and Catfish in Black Bean Sauce. He is recognized for his role as Consul Han in Rush Hour and in the third installment, Rush Hour 3, as Ambassador Han.
Tzi speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
He is also known for his role as Cheng Zhi, the head of security for the Chinese Consulate (Los Angeles), on the TV series 24. He appeared in two episodes of season 4 and made an uncredited surprise return at the end of the final episode of season 5. He reprised his role again in the season premiere and the last eight episodes of season 6.
He also voiced Bàba Ling, Francine's adoptive father, in American Dad!.
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