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Byron Mann Fung (Chinese: 文峰; Jyutping: Man4 Fung1; nè Chan) is a Hong Kong-American actor. His best-known roles include Ryu in Street Fighter, Silver Lion in The Man with the Iron Fists, Wing Chau in The Big Short, Admiral Augusto Nguyen on The Expanse, Chang on Hell on Wheels, Yao Fei on Arrow,[3] and Uncle Six in the Netflix series Wu Assassins.

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Early life and education

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Mann was born in Hong Kong to a Chinese-American mother and a Chinese father. He was raised bilingual in English and Cantonese and grew up in Kowloon.[4] Mann attended the Diocesan Boys' School,[4] an all-boys secondary school in Hong Kong.

Mann attended a Christian college in Chicago, Illinois. After his first year, he transferred to UCLA in Los Angeles, California, where he majored in philosophy.[1][2] After graduation, Mann attended USC Law School.[5] During law school, he decided to pursue acting and took a sabbatical to explore opportunities in Hong Kong.[4][5] Mann later returned to finish law school and passed the California bar exam.[1][2]

He changed his last name from Chan to Mann.[1][2]

Career

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Mann made his film debut in the 1990 TV movie, Last Flight Out. He acted in the film while on a sabbatical at USC Law School.[4][5]

Mann starred in films such as Red Corner and The Corruptor, and in the television show Dark Angel, and has also co-starred in Catwoman and Invincible.[citation needed] He is best known as Ryu in Street Fighter[citation needed] and Koh in the manga-based movie Crying Freeman.[citation needed]

In 2012, Mann starred in The Man with the Iron Fists, directed by RZA. In 2015, Mann appeared in The Big Short, a Paramount Pictures feature film directed by Adam McKay. He also was a series regular on AMC's Hell on Wheels, playing the powerful railroad mercenary Chang.[1][2][5]

In 2018, Mann was a recurring character on Netflix's Altered Carbon.[6] In June 2018, it was announced that Mann was cast in the series regular role of Uncle Six on the Netflix series, Wu Assassins.[7][8]

Awards and nominations

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In 2016, Mann was nominated for the Golden Maple Award for Best Actor in a TV series broadcast in the U.S. for his role on Hell on Wheels.[9]

Personal life

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Prior to his acting career, Mann was a top-ranked tennis player, under 16 division, in Hong Kong.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
1992 Ghost Ship Charlie
1994 Possessed by the Night Fok Ping Wong
Deadly Target Chang
Street Fighter Ryu Hoshi
1995 Crying Freeman Koh
1997 Red Corner Lin Dan
1998 American Dragons 'Shadow'
1999 The Corruptor Bobby Vu
2003 Belly of the Beast Sunti
2004 Catwoman Wesley
Sniper 3 Detective Quan
2007 Shanghai Kiss Jai Li
The Counting House Jackie
Blonde and Blonder Mr. Wong
2009 Motherland Michael Wong
A Dangerous Man The Colonel
2012 Cold War Chan Bin
The Man with the Iron Fists Silver Lion
2013 A Stranger in Paradise Lek
2014 Rise of the Legend Black Crow
2015 Absolution Chi
Jasmine The Suspect
The Big Short Wing Chau
2018 Skyscraper Inspector Wu
2019 Don't Let Go Sergeant Roger Martin
2023 Heroes of the Golden Masks Jiahao
Dark Asset John
The Modelizer Shawn Koo

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1990 Last Flight Out TV film
1992 Tequila and Bonetti Jeffrey Han Episode: "Brooklyn and the Beast"
1993 Murphy Brown Quan Chang Episodes: "The Young & the Rest of Us"
1994 Time Trax Taki Episodes: "Return of the Yakuza"
Galaxy Beat Two-headed Man TV film
1996 Murder, She Wrote Yosuki Ishida Episode: "Kendo Killing"
Pacific Blue Marlon Ky Episode: "The Enemy Within"
1997 The Sentinel Tommy Wu Episode: "Poachers"
1999 Martial Law Ataru Nakamura Episode: "This Shogun For Hire"
2000 Walker, Texas Ranger P.K. Song Episode: "Black Dragons"
2000–2002 Dark Angel Detective Matt Sung Recurring role (8 episodes)
2001 UC: Undercover Simon Shen Episode: "Amerikaz Most Wanted"
2002 Robbery Homicide Division Twan Kee Episode: "Life is Dust"
2003 Invincible Michael Fu TV film
First to Die Derek Lee TV film
2003–2005 Smallville Commander Cheng / Kern 2 episodes
2004 Petits Mythes urbains Dr. Shaw / Dr. Lee Episode: "Scalpel illégitime"
2006 Fallen Samchiel Miniseries
2007 Nobody Mr. North TV film
Dragon Boys Tommy Jiang Miniseries
2009 The Unit Stanley Wu Episode: "Bad Beat"
2010 Durham County Julian Cho Recurring role (3 episodes)
Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures[10] Chen Miniseries
Burn Notice Ming Khan Episode: "Fast Friends"
2011 Befriend and Betray Winstead P.C. Lau TV film
True Justice Savon Episode: "Street Wars: Part 2"
2012 Arctic Air Gavin Episode: "New North"
Nikita Agent Li Bai Episode: "3.0"
2012–2019 Arrow Yao Fei Gulong Recurring role (14 episodes)
2014 The Novice Johnny Joo TV film
Hawaii Five-0 Fire Captain Hank Iona Episode: "Ku I Ka Pili Koko"
2015 CSI: Cyber Jordan Tan Episode: "URL, Interrupted"
2015–2016 Hell on Wheels Chang Recurring role (9 episodes)
2016 Rush Hour Fong Recurring role (2 episodes)
NCIS: Los Angeles Zhang Kiu Episode: "Black Market"
2016–2018 Blood and Water Evan Ong Recurring role (16 episodes)
2017–2018 The Expanse Admiral Augusto Nguyễn Recurring role (8 episodes)
2018 Altered Carbon Takeshi Kovacs / Dimitri Kadmin Recurring role (3 episodes)
2019 Wu Assassins Uncle Six Main cast
2020 Little Fires Everywhere Ed Jan Recurring role (3 episodes)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Li Episode: "After, Before"
2022 Blood & Treasure Vince Tran Recurring role (4 episodes)
The Recruit Xander Recurring role (5 episodes)
2023 Blue Eye Samurai Mikio Episode: "The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride"
2025 Wayward Brian Recurring role

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Sleeping Dogs Raymond Mak, Pockmark Cheuk (voices)
2012 Call of Duty: Black Ops II General Tian Zhao (voice) Also motion capture

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Byron Mann (born August 13, 1967) is a Hong Kong-born American actor and producer recognized for his versatile performances in Hollywood films and television, including Wing Chau in The Big Short (2015), Inspector Wu in Skyscraper (2018), and Uncle Six in the Netflix series Wu Assassins (2019). Mann was born in Hong Kong to a Chinese father, who worked as a dentist, and a Chinese-American mother, growing up bilingual in English and Cantonese while dividing his time between Hong Kong and the Los Angeles area. He pursued higher education in the United States, earning a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), followed by a law degree from the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law, where he also passed the California bar exam. Despite these qualifications in law, Mann opted for a career in acting, beginning with community theater productions before transitioning to screen work. His professional debut came in the 1990 NBC television movie Last Flight Out, co-starring and , after which he appeared in early roles such as Ryu in the 1994 adaptation . Mann rose to prominence in the late 1990s with his portrayal of Bobby Vu, a Triad leader, in the action thriller (1999) alongside and . Over the following decades, he built a diverse resume with supporting roles in films including (1997), (2004), Belly of the Beast (2008), The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) as Silver Lion, and , as well as television appearances such as Chang in Hell on Wheels (2011–2012) and Admiral Nguyen Ngoc Lu in (2018). As of 2025, Mann has continued to work in high-profile projects like The Recruit (2023) on , the film Big Deal (2025), and has taken on producing credits, reflecting his ongoing contributions to both American and Asian cinema.

Early life

Family background

Byron Mann was born on August 13, 1967, in to a Chinese father who worked as a dentist and a Chinese-American mother who served as a homemaker. He grew up dividing his time between and the area. Raised in during Hong Kong's British colonial period, Mann grew up immersed in a blend of Eastern and Western influences shaped by his parents' backgrounds. His upbringing was bilingual, with fluency in both English and , reflecting his mother's American heritage and providing early exposure to diverse cultures.

Education

Born in , Byron Mann completed his secondary education at the , an all-boys institution in , where he developed an early interest in through involvement in theater as a teenager, writing, directing, and starring in school plays. After graduating from secondary school, Mann relocated to the area in his late teens to pursue higher education in the United States. He attended the (UCLA), where he majored in and earned a . Following this, with initial aspirations toward a legal career, he enrolled at the (USC) . Mann's studies took a turn after his first year at USC, when he decided to take a to reflect on his future and explore opportunities in . He returned to the , completed his , and passed the California bar exam before deciding to pursue as a full-time career, aligning with his longstanding creative interests.

Career

Early roles

Byron Mann began his acting career in 1990 while on a from his studies at the , during which he returned to and landed his debut role in the low-budget Royal Angels - On Duty of Death, credited under his Byron Chan. That same year, he appeared in the Hong Kong comedy Royal Destiny and made his American television debut in the TV movie Last Flight Out, portraying Kim Dinh, a role he secured through casting calls in Hong Kong for the Thailand-shot production. These early projects marked Mann's initial foray into on-screen work, blending Hong Kong cinema with emerging U.S. opportunities as he navigated his transition from to . Mann's Hollywood breakthrough came in 1994 with the role of Ryu Hoshi, the skilled martial artist, in the video game adaptation Street Fighter, opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme, which introduced him to international audiences in the action genre. He followed this with supporting parts in mid-1990s films, including Koh in the anime adaptation Crying Freeman (1995) and Lin Dan in Red Corner (1997), often portraying characters rooted in martial arts or criminal underworlds. By 1999, Mann earned a key early credit as Bobby Vu, leader of the Ghost Legion Triad, in James Foley's The Corruptor, working alongside Chow Yun-fat and Mark Wahlberg in a crime thriller that highlighted Triad gang dynamics in New York City's Chinatown. These roles established Mann in Hollywood but were limited to action-oriented narratives. As an Asian-American actor entering the industry in the , Mann faced significant challenges, including limited representation and into stereotypical roles such as martial artists, villains, or sidekicks, which restricted opportunities for diverse characters. He has reflected on the era's "prescribed roles" for Asian performers, noting that breaking beyond these confines required persistence amid a landscape where Asian leads were rare outside niche genres. Despite passing the bar exam after resuming his studies, Mann chose to pursue acting full-time, building experience through these foundational projects that shaped his career trajectory.

Major film and television work

Byron Mann's major film and television work from the onward marked a significant in his career, building on his early breakthrough as Ryu in (1994), where he first gained recognition for embodying a icon in a high-profile Hollywood adaptation. This foundation led to more prominent roles that highlighted his versatility across genres, from action-packed films to dramatic critiques of financial systems and futuristic sci-fi series. In 2012, Mann delivered a standout performance as the treacherous in The Man with the Iron Fists, a stylized kung fu homage directed by , where his character's ruthless ambition and elaborate fight sequences underscored Mann's expertise in choreography. Critics praised his portrayal as gloriously over-the-top and hilariously menacing, adding a layer of campy villainy to the film's ensemble of warriors vying for a hoard of gold in 19th-century . The role reinforced Mann's physical prowess while allowing him to infuse the antagonist with a flamboyant intensity that stood out amid the movie's graphic violence and stylistic flair. Shifting genres dramatically, Mann portrayed Wing Chau, a inspired by real-life mortgage bond salesman Wing Chau, in Adam McKay's 2015 financial drama . In this Oscar-winning film, his depiction of a oblivious yet confident financier during a pivotal dinner scene with Steve Carell's highlighted the hubris fueling the 2008 , earning acclaim for capturing the character's detached arrogance. The performance represented a departure from action roles, showcasing Mann's ability to convey subtle menace in dialogue-driven confrontations about complex economic instruments like collateralized debt obligations. Mann continued his ascent in blockbuster action with the role of Inspector Wu in (2018), playing the sharp-minded head of the who initially suspects Johnson's protagonist amid a terrorist siege on a towering . His character provided grounded tension through bilingual interrogations and tactical oversight, with reviewers noting Wu's hyperintelligent demeanor as a to the film's high-octane stunts. This supporting turn opposite Johnson emphasized Mann's command of authoritative presence in international settings, blending his roots with Hollywood spectacle. On television, Mann expanded into as O.G. Kovacs, the original sleeve of the Envoy warrior , in Netflix's (2018), appearing in flashbacks that revealed the character's brutal past in a world of consciousness-transferring technology. His physically demanding portrayal, requiring intense training to embody the elite fighter, was lauded for its authenticity and emotional depth in limited . The following year, in (2019), Mann starred as Uncle Six, the cunning leader of a San Francisco triad wielding fire-based powers in a modern saga. Portrayed as a deadly yet polite , the role drew praise for its charismatic menace and cultural nuance, blending triad intrigue with supernatural elements. These mid-career projects reflected Mann's transition toward more nuanced portrayals of Asian characters in Hollywood, moving beyond of martial artists or villains to include multifaceted figures like financiers, investigators, and warrior-leaders, as he discussed in interviews about broadening opportunities for Asian professionals. This diversity in roles during the not only diversified his filmography but also contributed to greater representation in mainstream American media.

Recent projects

Following the success of Wu Assassins in 2019, Byron Mann continued to build his presence in streaming television, appearing in recurring roles that showcased his ability to portray complex authority figures in ensemble dramas. In the 2020 Hulu miniseries Little Fires Everywhere, he played Ed Lan, a Shaker Heights advocating in a custody battle while navigating , across three episodes. His Netflix collaborations expanded with the 2022 thriller series The Recruit, where he portrayed Xander Goi, a senior CIA case officer and handler, in five episodes of the first season, contributing to the show's blend of and moral ambiguity. In 2023, Mann voiced Mikio, a disgraced and expert horse-trainer, in two episodes of the animated action series on , highlighting his versatility in voice work for period dramas. Mann's transition into international cinema marked a significant evolution in the 2020s, culminating in his Korean film debut with Big Deal (2025), directed by and also known as Soju War in . He portrayed Gordon, a ruthless Hong Kong-based investment banker who arrives in Korea to orchestrate a corporate takeover amid economic turmoil and corruption at a soju distillery, emphasizing themes of global finance and cultural clashes. The film opened at No. 3 at the box office upon its May 30, 2025, release, distributed by , and later in the U.S. on June 6 by Well Go USA. Mann actively participated in cross-cultural collaboration by rewriting English dialogue to ensure authenticity in East-West interactions, drawing from his Hong Kong-American background to bridge narrative gaps between the production's Korean and international elements. Throughout the early 2020s, Mann maintained his action-drama versatility in independent films, including the 2021 thriller as a unraveling a family mystery, the 2023 espionage film Dark Asset as John, the protagonist, and the romantic comedy The Modelizer as a high-stakes player in Hong Kong's elite dating scene. He also guest-starred as Jin in an episode of the 2024 Canadian series on CBC Gem and The CW, portraying a key figure in a con-artist procedural. In 2025, Mann starred in the sci-fi action film Kill Him 'Til He's Dead, directed by Michael Winnick and co-starring and . The streaming era has notably amplified Mann's career trajectory as of November 2025, enabling cost-efficient productions in and greater global reach for actors bridging Hollywood and international markets, as he noted in discussions around Big Deal's efficient shoot compared to traditional U.S. films. This shift has allowed him to diversify beyond early stereotypes into nuanced roles across platforms like and , sustaining his relevance in a fragmented media landscape.

Producing and other ventures

Entry into production

After over three decades as an , Byron Mann began transitioning into production in the early , motivated by a desire for greater creative control and the opportunity to shape stories from . Having built a spanning Hollywood blockbusters and Asian cinema, Mann sought to move beyond performing roles assigned to him, instead driving projects that aligned with his vision. In a July 2025 interview, he explained, "It was the first time I was able to, instead of being an actor for hire, literally produce, to make a , make a story, and bring it to life—a completely different experience." Mann's initial foray into producing materialized with The Modelizer (2023), a he co-wrote, produced, and starred in as the lead character Shawn Koo. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's affluent elite and the "modelizer" —where wealthy bachelors exclusively date international models—the film marked his debut as a and allowed him to explore themes of , excess, and cultural intersection. This project represented his first full credit in production, building on years of experience that informed his practical understanding of set dynamics and storytelling needs. The transition presented hurdles typical for actors entering production in both Hollywood and Asian markets, including navigating financing, cultural adaptation in bilingual projects, and balancing artistic vision with commercial demands. Mann's Hong Kong roots and U.S. upbringing uniquely positioned him to address these, enabling authentic East-West narratives that resonate across audiences; for instance, his work on cross-cultural scripts highlighted the efficiencies of Asian production environments compared to Hollywood's higher costs. His background facilitated bridging these worlds, as seen in The Modelizer's focus on globalized Hong Kong life.

Key productions

Mann's transition into producing gained momentum in the 2020s, with The Modelizer (2023) marking a significant milestone as his debut in writing and production. In this , which he also starred in, Mann portrayed Shawn Koo, a wealthy tycoon known for exclusively dating models, whose life changes upon encountering a Brazilian model who defies his expectations. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's affluent elite circles, the film explores themes of wealth, relationships, and cultural dynamics in the city's high-society scene, drawing inspiration from real-life social observations during the when production took place. As on subsequent projects like Dark Asset (2023), where he also starred as John, a man implanted with a neural chip for , Mann emphasized narratives centered on Asian and Asian-American experiences, aligning with the growing demand for diverse, cost-effective content in the streaming landscape. highlighted cross-cultural intrigue involving Asian elements in a global conspiracy. This production exemplified Mann's focus on efficient filmmaking models suitable for digital platforms, contributing to broader visibility for Asian-American stories beyond traditional Hollywood tropes. Mann's involvement extended to Big Deal (2025), a South Korean drama where he acted as Gordon, a shrewd Hong Kong investment banker entangled in a corporate amid Korea's economic turmoil, and contributed by rewriting the English to enhance authenticity in cross-cultural exchanges. The film, which debuted at number three at the South Korean , underscored Mann's role in bridging East-West storytelling, promoting efficient international collaborations that resonate with global streaming audiences. Additionally, as of November 2025, Mann served as producer on the action thriller Kill Him ‘Til He’s Dead (2025), further expanding his producing portfolio. These 2020s endeavors have solidified Mann's multifaceted career, amplifying Asian-American perspectives while demonstrating his adaptability in producing accessible, narrative-driven content as of 2025.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Byron Mann maintains a notably private personal life, with limited public details available about his or . Interviews and profiles, such as a 2013 feature in the , focus primarily on his childhood upbringing and professional journey without disclosing information on a or children. Public and biographical sources indicate that Mann has not confirmed any marriage, and he appears to prioritize discretion in these matters to separate his family life from his acting career. This approach allows him to balance the demands of international film and television projects, often requiring travel between , , and , while shielding personal relationships from media scrutiny. Mann has briefly referenced the value of family support in earlier interviews, crediting his parents' eventual acceptance of his career shift from law to acting as a key factor in his professional stability, though he avoids elaborating on his adult family dynamics.

Philanthropy and interests

Byron Mann has demonstrated support for philanthropic causes through participation in high-profile fundraising events. In 2017, he was honored at the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation's Men of Hope awards in the art and culture category for his efforts to revitalize Hong Kong's film industry and promote the city internationally, with event proceeds benefiting underprivileged children, including funding for cardiac treatments. In 2024, Mann attended the American Born Chinese Foundation's Lunar New Year Celebration Fundraiser, highlighting his engagement with organizations advancing Asian American community initiatives. Prior to his acting career, Mann was a top-ranked player in Hong Kong's under-16 division. He maintains a personal interest in , having trained extensively in disciplines such as wushu, initially for film roles but continuing as a hobby to ground his physical performances. He has trained under notable instructors like Bruce Fontaine early in his career and incorporated these skills into projects like and , where he portrayed experts. In terms of cultural , Mann actively promotes greater Asian representation in by setting personal guidelines for his roles, such as insisting that Asian or Asian American actors play heroes opposite any villainous characters he portrays. This approach stems from his commitment to challenging and fostering authentic for Asian narratives. He has also participated in events and discussions emphasizing East-West cultural exchange, notably through his 2025 Korean debut Big Deal, where he highlighted collaborative bridging Asian and Western perspectives. As of 2025, Mann continues to uphold a stance of regarding his personal interests and non-professional life, rarely sharing details beyond his professional endeavors in interviews or public appearances.

Filmography

Film

Byron Mann's acting roles, including producing credits where applicable, are presented in the following chronological table. Brief notes highlight significance or additional contributions.
YearTitleRoleNotes
1994Deadly TargetChangSupporting role in action film.
1994Possessed by the NightFok Ping WongSupporting role in .
1994Street FighterRyuLead role as the iconic character in live-action .
1995Crying FreemanKohSupporting role in anime .
1997Red CornerLin DanSupporting antagonist in opposite .
1999The CorruptorBobby VuSupporting role as Triad member Bobby Vu in crime thriller with .
2003Belly of the BeastSuntiSupporting role in with .
2004CatwomanWesleySupporting role in .
2012The Man with the Iron FistsSilver LionSupporting role in directed by .
2014Rise of the LegendBlack CrowSupporting role in Hong Kong action remake.
2015The Big ShortMr. ChauSupporting role in Academy Award-winning financial drama.
2018SkyscraperInspector WuSupporting role in action thriller with .
2019Don't Let GoSergeant Roger MartinSupporting role in sci-fi thriller.
2021The RavineDetective Ben LeeSupporting role in crime drama.
2023Heroes of the Golden MasksJiahao (voice)Voice role in animated .
2023Dark AssetJohnLead role in action thriller.
2023The ModelizerShawn KooLead role; also and in .
2025Big DealGordonSupporting role in Korean action drama (international title: War).

Television

Mann began his television career in the late with guest appearances in action-oriented series. His early roles often featured him as characters of Asian descent in crime and contexts, reflecting the limited but typecast opportunities available at the time. In 1999, he appeared as the assassin in the episode "This Shogun for Hire" of . The following year, Mann guest-starred as P.K. Song, a drug dealer, in the Walker, Texas Ranger episode "Black Dragons". From 2000 to 2002, Mann had a recurring role as Detective Matt Sung, a loyal partner to the protagonist, appearing in 8 episodes of the sci-fi series Dark Angel. This marked one of his earliest substantial television parts. In 2001, he played Simon Shen in the UC: Undercover episode "Amerikaz Most Wanted," and starred as Michael Fu in the TV movie Invincible. In 2002, Mann guest-starred as Twan Kee in the Robbery Homicide Division episode "Life Is Dust". He returned to guest roles in 2003 and 2005 on Smallville, portraying Kern in "Nocturne" and Commander Cheng in "Solitude," for a total of 2 episodes. Mann led the 2007 CBC miniseries Dragon Boys as Tommy Jiang, a triad enforcer, across its 2 episodes, earning a Leo Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a Dramatic Series. In 2009, he appeared as Stanley Wu in the The Unit episode "Who Is Betraying Bob?". His guest spot as Ming Khan in the 2010 Burn Notice episode "End Run" was followed by a role as Hendrix in the 2011 Nikita episode "Knightfall". From 2012 to 2019, Mann recurred as Yao Fei Gulong, a mentor figure and father-in-law to the lead, in 7 episodes of Arrow, including a notable appearance in the series finale. In 2015–2016, Mann joined the final season of as Chang, a cunning Chinese railroad boss and former Taiping rebel, appearing in all 14 episodes as a series regular. He played Fong, a triad leader, in 3 episodes of the 2016 series . Mann portrayed Admiral Augusto Nguyễn, a strategic leader, in 5 episodes across seasons 2 and 3 of The Expanse (2017–2018). In 2018, he appeared in 3 episodes of as O.G. Kovacs, the original body of the protagonist . In 2019, Mann starred as Uncle Six, the charismatic head of a triad, in all 10 episodes of the series . In 2022, he recurred as CIA operative Xander Goi in 5 episodes of The Recruit. He continued with voice work as Mikio, a disgraced , in 2 episodes of the animated series in 2023. Mann's most recent television credit as of 2025 is a guest role as Reed Moy in the The Irrational episode "". He has no producing credits specific to television projects.
YearTitleRoleEpisodesNotes
1999Ataru Nakamura1Guest star; assassin character.
2000P.K. Song1Guest star; drug dealer.
2000–2002Dark AngelDet. Matt Sung8Recurring; detective partner.
2001UC: UndercoverSimon Shen1Guest star.
2001Invincible (TV movie)Michael Fu1Lead supporting role.
2002Robbery Homicide DivisionTwan Kee1Guest star.
2003–2005Kern / Commander Cheng2Guest star in separate episodes.
2007Dragon Boys ()Tommy Jiang2Lead; triad enforcer; Leo Award nominee.
2009Stanley Wu1Guest star.
2010Ming Khan1Guest star.
2011NikitaHendrix1Guest star.
2012–2019Yao Fei Gulong7Recurring; mentor and family figure.
2015–2016Chang14Series regular; season 5; complex antagonist.
2016Fong3Recurring; triad leader.
2017–2018The ExpanseAdmiral Augusto Nguyễn5Recurring; military strategist.
2018O.G. Kovacs3Recurring; original body of lead character.
2019Uncle Six10Series regular; triad boss.
2022The RecruitXander Goi5Recurring; CIA operative.
2023Mikio (voice)2Guest star; .
2025Reed Moy1Guest star.

Video games

Byron Mann's credits are sparse, focusing on voice work and digital likenesses in action-oriented titles from the and . His earliest involvement came with the 1995 arcade Street Fighter: The Movie, a to the 1994 film where he portrayed Ryu; the game utilized digitized images and poses captured from Mann and other cast members to create character sprites, marking an early use of live-action integration in gaming visuals. In 2012, Mann expanded his gaming portfolio with voice acting in two high-profile releases. He voiced General Tian Zhao in Call of Duty: Black Ops II, contributing to the game's narrative set across timelines involving global conflicts, and also performed for the character, whose digital model closely resembled his own appearance. That same year, he provided voices for multiple characters in the open-world Sleeping Dogs, including Mak, a key triad lieutenant, and Pockmark Cheuk, a minor gang member, enhancing the game's immersive underworld setting through authentic tonal delivery.
YearTitleRole(s)Type
1995: The MovieRyu HoshiDigitized likeness and poses
2012Call of Duty: Black Ops IIGeneral Tian ZhaoVoice and
2012Sleeping DogsRaymond Mak, Pockmark CheukVoice

Awards and nominations

Film awards

Byron Mann has received recognition primarily through festivals for his supporting role as Wing in the 2015 drama , directed by Dax Phelan, where he portrayed a complex figure entangled in themes of and obsession. The film garnered over 100 awards collectively, highlighting Mann's contribution to its critical success in the indie circuit. In 2016, Mann won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Festival (LAIFF September Award) for Jasmine. That same year, he received an Award of Excellence for in a Supporting Role from the Global Film Competition. The following year, in 2017, Mann earned a Platinum Award for in a Supporting Role at the International Awards for the same performance in Jasmine. For his role as Inspector Wu in the 2018 action thriller , Mann was honored with the Breakthrough Award at the 14th Annual Chinese American Film Festival, acknowledging his rising prominence in mainstream Hollywood cinema. Despite these accolades from independent and cultural festivals, Mann has not received major industry awards such as or Golden Globes for his film work as of 2025, though his performances in ensemble films like (2015) have contributed to broader critical acclaim and the project's Oscar nominations.
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2016Los Angeles Independent Film Festival AwardsBest Supporting ActorJasmineWon
2016Accolade Global Film CompetitionBest Actor in a Supporting Role (Award of Excellence)JasmineWon
2017International Independent Film AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting Role (Platinum Award)JasmineWon
2018Chinese American Film FestivalBreakthrough AwardSkyscraperWon

Television and other media awards

Byron Mann has been recognized for his work in television through several nominations, highlighting his portrayals in dramatic series and miniseries. In 2007, he earned a nomination for the Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for his role as Detective Tommy Jiang in the CBC miniseries Dragon Boys, a crime drama exploring Asian organized crime in Vancouver. Mann received further acclaim in 2016 with a nomination for the Golden Maple Award for in a TV Series Broadcasted in the for his recurring role as Chang in the AMC Western series , where he depicted a cunning Chinese railroad worker navigating post-Civil War America. These nominations underscore Mann's versatility in supporting and leading roles across international and American television productions, though he has not secured wins in these categories to date. No specific awards for his voice work in video games or other non-television media have been documented.

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