Biography
Lori Tan Chinn (born 1948 or 1949) is an American actress and comedian. She played a recurring character in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and Awkwafina's grandmother on Comedy Central (2020–2023). Chinn began acting on Broadway, playing Miss Higa Jiga in Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen (1970). She was also a notable member of the Katherine Dunham Company and performed African dance with Syvilla Fort.
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Filmography
Cast Credits
31 Candles
Character: Jaya
MOVIE • 2025
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
Character: Gugu (voice)
TV • 2024
A Man on the Inside
Character: Susan Yang
TV • 2024
Late Bloomers
Character: Inez
MOVIE • 2024
Kung Fu Panda 4
Character: Granny Boar (voice)
MOVIE • 2024
Strange Planet
Character: Guide (voice)
TV • 2023
Joy Ride
Character: Nai Nai Chen
MOVIE • 2023
Ghosts of Christmas Always
Character: Arlene
MOVIE • 2022
Turning Red
Character: Auntie Chen (voice)
MOVIE • 2022
Teenage Euthanasia
Character:
TV • 2021
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
Character: Grandma
TV • 2020
Final Recipe
Character: Mrs. Wang
MOVIE • 2013
Orange Is the New Black
Character: Mei Chang (voice)
TV • 2013
Orange Is the New Black
Character: Mei Chang
TV • 2013
Miss D
Character: Mrs. Ling
MOVIE • 2012
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Character: Mrs. Park
TV • 2005
From Other Worlds
Character: Mrs. Kim
MOVIE • 2004
South Pacific
Character: Bloody Mary
MOVIE • 2001
Mickey Blue Eyes
Character: Chinese Restaurant Owner
MOVIE • 1999
Spin City
Character: Samaritan Nun
TV • 1996