Tim Dang

Timothy Dang is an American actor and theatre director originally from Hawaii of Asian origin. He served as the artistic director at the Asian American theatre company, East West Players (EWP), in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California until 2016. He graduated in 1980 with a bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre from the University of Southern California.

Timothy "Teflon" Dang
Born
Hawaii, United States
OccupationActor
Years active1986-present

Theatre

Dang has been affiliated with EWP since 1980, as actor and director. He became Artistic Director in 1993, succeeding Nobu McCarthy, guiding the company's transition from a small theatre company producing Equity 99-seat shows, to a mid-sized company in a 240-seat house in 1995. As a director, he has mounted productions at Singapore Repertory Theatre, Asian American Theater Company in San Francisco, Mark Taper Forum New Works Festival, Celebration Theatre, West Coast Ensemble, and the Perseverance Theatre in Juneau, Alaska. He has won numerous awards for directing and performing, including two Ovation Awards. He has served on the board of LA Stage Alliance.[1]

In 2019, Dang was awarded the Visionary Award at EWP's annual gala for his contributions toward furthering API visibility in the industry.[2]

Filmography
Selected filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2008Avatar The Last Airbender (TV series)Yon Rhain episode The Southern Raiders (voice)
2004GoldenEye: Rogue AgentVoice of Triad InformantVideo game
2003Batman: Mystery of the BatwomanKevinFeature film, credited as Tim Dang
2001-2004Jackie Chan AdventuresChang / Young Chang / Kuniko Kasaharavoice only, 5 episodes
1997Extreme Ghostbusters (TV series)Various charactersvoice only. as Tim Dang
The Blues Brothers Animated Seriesvoice of FunCartoon series
Blade RunnerVoice of IzoVideo game, credited as Tim Dang
1994Deadly TargetChoyFeature film
Brooklyn Bridge (TV series)Donald Leein episode War of the Worlds
1990HunterTun Rohin episode "A Snitch'll Break Your Heart"
1989Listen to MeBobby ChinFeature film
1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationTactical Officer "Main Bridge Security"Episode: Encounter at Farpoint
1986Night CourtPrince Mauricein episode "Prince of a Guy"

References
  1. Tim Dang's 15th Anniversary at EWP on PinoyWired.com
  2. Wood, Ximón. "East West Players' 53rd Anniversary Visionary Awards Dinner and Silent Auction". East West Players. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
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