ROSALIND CHAO
Rosalind Chao
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 23, 1957
Place of Birth: Anaheim, California, USA
Biography
Rosalind Chao is an American actress of Chinese heritage. Chao's most notable roles are as South Korean refugee Soon-Lee Klinger on CBS' AfterMASH, as Keiko O'Brien on both Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Dr. Kim on The O.C., Rose Hsu Jordan in The Joy Luck Club (1993), and Hua Li, Mulan’s mother, in the live-action version of Mulan (2020). Chao is married to voice actor Simon Templeman; they have 2 children.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Freakier FridayMama P
2024·
3 Body ProblemYe Wenjie
2023·
Not an ArtistKimmy
2022·
The First LadyTina Tchen
2021·
Sweet ToothMrs. Helen Zhang
Grace Lee
2016·
This Is UsAnna
2016·
Better ThingsCaroline
2016·
The OAPatricia Knoller
2016·
The CatchKohana Takashi
2015·
Code BlackJae Eun
2015·
The MuppetsWoman #1
2015·
Sin City SaintsMrs. Wu
2014·
black-ishDr. Stone
2014·
ForeverFrenchman
2014·
IntelligenceSheng-Li Wang
2012·
The NeighborsBarb Hartley
2012·
Ruth & EricaHelen
Pastor Jin
2011·
ShamelessDoctor
2010·
The EventDoctor
2010·
Hawaii Five-0Governor Keiko Mahoe
2009·
TraumaTherapist
2007·
Tell Me You Love MeCynthia
2007·
Private PracticeLillie Jordan
2005·
BonesMandy Oh
2005·
Grey's AnatomyKathleen Patterson
2005·
Ben 10Councilwoman Liang (voice)
2004·
W.I.T.C.H.Joan Lin / Mandy (voice)
2004·
Century CityDoctor
Dr. Geisler
Lt. Maggie Chen
2002·
MDsAngela Yuan
2001·
Six Feet UnderCindy
Mrs. Zhuang
2001·
Citizen BainesDr. Judith Lin
2000·
Gideon's CrossingClaire Hines
Michelle Huntley
1999·
Get RealAnne Collins
1999·
The West WingJane Gentry
1999·
Family LawDr. Seabourne
1999·
The ParkersProf. Thornhill
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
1996·
Arli$$Karen
1994·
Under Suspicion1994·
The Magic School BusMrs. Li (voice)
1994·
ERDr. Theresa Chow
1994·
Chicago HopeAllison Granger
Keiko O'Brien
1992·
IntrudersDr. Jenny Sakai
1990·
Against the LawToy Feng
Thanh Steinmetz
1987·
Private EyeKai-Lee
1987·
Spies1987·
Jake and the FatmanElaine Nakasone
1987·
Tour of DutyLi Kiem
1987·
Max HeadroomAngie Barry
1986·
Jack and MikeHolly Sykes
1985·
StingrayColette Tran
1984·
RiptideLucy
1983·
The A-TeamAlice Heath
1982·
American PlayhouseKu Ling
1982·
Bring 'Em Back AliveShala
Leslie Chiu
1979·
A Man Called SloaneSoom Nuk
1978·
Diff'rent StrokesMing Li, Miss Chung
Emily Chan
1977·
How the West Was WonLi Sin
1975·
One Day at a TimeGloria
1973·
KojakGrace Chen
1972·
Emergency!Kathy
The Kurmese Ambassador's Daughter
1972·
Anna and the KingPrincess Serena
Rose Hsu Jordan
2025·
SacramentoDr. Murray
2021·
Together TogetherDr. Andrews
2021·
The StarlingFawn
2020·
MulanHua Li
2020·
Magic CampLorraine (uncredited)
2019·
The LaundromatGu Kailai
2019·
Plus OneAngela Mori
2017·
Tragedy GirlsMayor Campbell
Dr. Andrews
2013·
Knife FightKate - Focus Group Moderator
2009·
CastleMimi Tan
2007·
NankingChang Yu Zheng
2005·
Life of the PartyMei Lin
2005·
Just Like HeavenFran
Dr. Kramer
2003·
The O.C.Dr. Kim
2003·
InhabitedMs. Montane
2003·
Freaky FridayPei-Pei
2002·
Without a TraceHelen Collins
2002·
MonkArleen Cassidy
2001·
According to JimSally Wu
Female Customer
2001·
ImpostorNewscaster (uncredited)
2001·
I Am SamLily
2001·
Three Blind MiceLi Mei Chen
2000·
Enemies of LaughterCarla
1999·
Once and AgainTami Seitz
1998·
BrimstoneNina Chou
1998·
What Dreams May ComeLeona
1997·
Dharma & GregPatricia
1997·
The End of ViolenceClaire
Dr. Lin Yo Yu
Sydney's Best Friend
1994·
Love AffairLee
1994·
Web of DeceptionDr. Sheila Prosser
1994·
NorthChinese Mom
1993·
The Joy Luck ClubRose Hsu Jordan
Cathy DiTolla
Lalu / Polly
1990·
Last Flight OutTra Duong
1990·
DenialTerry
1988·
White GhostThi Hau
1988·
ShooterLan
1987·
Beauty and the BeastLin Wong
Keiko O'Brien, Keiko Ishikawa
1987·
thirtysomethingWilla Camden
1987·
Slam DanceMrs. Margaret Bell
莲花 (Lian Hua)
1984·
Miami ViceMai Ying
1984·
Murder, She WrotePhoebe Campbell
1983·
AfterMASHSoon-Lee Klinger
1983·
The Terry Fox StoryRika Noda
1983·
Going BerserkKung Fu Girl
1982·
St. ElsewhereMary Wilson
1982·
MoonlightDaphne Wu
1981·
Falcon CrestLi-Ying Chi
1981·
An Eye for an EyeLinda Chan
1981·
TwirlKim King
Emily Chan
Hotel Clerk
Receptionist
1980·
The Big BrawlMae
Lai-Ping
Flower
1977·
The Incredible HulkReceptionist
1972·
M*A*S*HSoon-Lee
1968·
Here's LucyLinda Chang Wong