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 | |
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| Born | Hawaii, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986-present |
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Avatar The Last Airbender (TV series) | Yon Rha | in episode The Southern Raiders (voice) |
| 2004 | GoldenEye: Rogue Agent | Voice of Triad Informant | Video game |
| 2003 | Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman | Kevin | Feature film, credited as Tim Dang |
| 2001-2004 | Jackie Chan Adventures | Chang / Young Chang / Kuniko Kasahara | voice only, 5 episodes |
| 1999-2000 | Batman Beyond (TV Series) | King Cobra
Train Driver |
Episode: "Splicers" (voice)
Episode: "The Call Part 1" (voice) |
| 1997 | Extreme Ghostbusters (TV series) | Various characters | voice only. as Tim Dang |
| The Blues Brothers Animated Series | voice of John Fun | Cartoon series | |
| Blade Runner | Voice of Izo | Video game, credited as Tim Dang | |
| 1994 | Deadly Target | Choy | Feature film |
| Brooklyn Bridge (TV series) | Donald Lee | in episode War of the Worlds | |
| 1990 | Hunter | Tun Roh | in episode "A Snitch'll Break Your Heart" |
| 1989 | Listen to Me | Bobby Chin | Feature film |
| 1987 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Tactical Officer "Main Bridge Security" | Episode: Encounter at Farpoint |
| 1986 | Night Court | Prince Maurice | in episode "Prince of a Guy" |