Roger Lim

Roger Lim
Born (1968-06-04) June 4, 1968
San Francisco, California, United States
Occupation Film, television actor, director, producer, screenwriter

Roger Lim (born June 4, 1968) is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, currently in various stages of post-production on his AmerAsian Trilogy.[1] Born and raised in San Francisco, California, he graduated from the University of San Francisco with a B.A. in Psychology. As a junior at nationally recognized Lowell High School (San Francisco), he was named All-City pitcher after winning his school’s first-ever playoff-championship game at Candlestick Park. After a career threatening rotator cuff injury his senior year, he managed to walk on as an outfielder his freshman year at USF, a squad in which 9 of his teammates went on to sign professional contracts. With his arm fully recovered, he made stops at both nationally ranked Los Angeles Pierce College, where he developed his catching skills, and Cal State Hayward, where he finished as the team’s second leading hitter. In between college seasons, he was fortunate enough to compete at third base in front of many professional scouts at recruitment camps for the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Major League Scouting Bureau. After returning to USF to earn his degree, he converted to a full-time catcher, playing on various semi-pro teams around Northern and Southern California. Overall, he has competed with and against more than 100 players who have moved on to the professional ranks and into Major League Baseball. After settling in L.A., he began training concurrently in massage therapy and acting courses. During that time, he landed various talent agents, leading him to model in over 150 print ad campaigns including Mercedes, AT&T, Pizza Hut, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Mandalay Bay Resort. In addition to several industrial, television, and film appearances, one of the biggest highlights of his life came when dusted off his baseball gear to catch Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Hideo Nomo, in an international Nike commercial. His initial writing efforts were sparked by his acting instructor, Michelle Danner, while studying at the Larry Moss Studios. He soon began scripting his AmerAsian Trilogy, inspired entirely by his close personal relationships, revolving around his immensely challenging baseball journey.[2]

Filmmaker

Young Again AKA AmerAsian3 (2012 film)[3] -- Lim’s 3rd installment of the AmerAsian Trilogy is currently in production with principal photography concluding in Summer 2009. Eric Young begins his final journey in graduate school where he’s dared by Frates, his roommate, to try out for the Volcano baseball team by passing himself off as a decade younger. After Eric barely makes the cut, he returns the favor by mentoring Frates at catcher, despite the increasing suspicion of Smaller, the assistant coach, and Barber, the starting catcher. When the Volcanos learn they’ll play a crucial exhibition against a minor league team, attracting several professional scouts, a physical and mental battle ignites between Eric and Frates for the starting job. But as the competition intensifies, Frates opts to take the ultimate short cut, causing tempers to fly out of control, and forcing Eric to learn the hard way just who Frates really is. Tagline: Double Identity, Self-Deception & Steroid Abuse.

Great American Dream (2011 film) [4] -- Lim’s second AmerAsian film is nearing completion. Eric Young and his new friend, Danny, re-enroll in college under false identities, attempting to erase their imperfect baseball pasts. As Eric tries his best to fit in on the team, he repeatedly finds himself the victim of jealous circumstances. However, Eric, still suffering from the loss of his father, connects deeply with Coach Pierce, still suffering from the loss of his son. But the closer the pair become, the further Danny distances himself, as he experiments with performance enhancing drugs. When a pair of racist enemies from the past unexpectedly resurface, Eric’s career swings full circle, presenting a bittersweet chance at redemption. Thus, Eric, forced to enter biggest game of his life, must stay completely hidden behind the catcher’s mask, or jeopardize his identity amidst an increasingly ominous situation. Tagline: Hidden Identities, Lost Loved Ones, Banned Substances, Racism & Redemption.

AmerAsian (2009 film) [5] -- Lim’s first AmerAsian film as actor/ director/ producer/ screenwriter has been completed. Eric Young, stagnant and lifeless since his father’s death, is coerced by his best friend, Sean, to borrow an identity and take back a forgone year of baseball eligibility. Once in class, Eric immediately connects with Monica, the charming, All-American daughter of his coach, Coach Donovan. Although Eric works harder than anyone to earn playing time, the jealous Donovan permanently relegates him to the bench. Due to his own hidden motives, Sean warns Eric to steer clear of Monica and to focus strictly on baseball. But when Eric turns the other ear, he finds the closer he grows to Monica, the darker the secrets that surface from her abusive past. Eric is ultimately forced to the weigh the challenges of his own mental well-being against the psychological pain which causes Monica to spiral out of control. Tagline: Stolen Identity, Manipulation, Jealousy, Revenge & Abuse.

Rush Hour 2 (2001) [6] -- Lim’s first-ever job behind the camera was as a stand-in for Jackie Chan during the final stages of production in Los Angeles. Watching Jackie work so closely with Brett Ratner was an extremely enlightening experience, teaching him the value of timing, precision & perfection.

Actor

Lim’s professional career encompasses print modeling, TV commercials, industrials, television series, and films, including acting in all 3 installments of his AmerAsian Trilogy.

NCIS (TV Series) (2007) – David Wong, a man connected to the military, who commits suicide. Or did he? The detectives set out to solve the mystery.

L.A. Forensics (2007) – Lon Kim, a property owner who is kidnapped, bound & gagged with duct tape, pistol whipped, doused in gas, and set on fire.

Rumor Has It… (2005) – A Venture Capitalist who tries chasing down Beau Burroughs (Kevin Costner) and Sarah Huttinger (Jennifer Aniston) in this Rob Reiner directed film (although his scene didn’t make the final cut).

Coach Carter (2005) – Benson Chiu, a high school board member, who votes to end the basketball team lockout and fire Coach Carter (Samuel L. Jackson).

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2003–04) – Various characters ranging from an Olympic Runner on steroids to an English-to-English translator.

Alias (2002) – Gasping Body, who lies on the evil doctor’s gurney with his eye sewed shut, but grabs Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) for help.

The Young and the Restless (2002) – Dr. Mitch Liu, who gives Diego his release from the hospital after a serious head injury

Vanilla Sky (2001) – A SWAT officer commanding David Aames (Tom Cruise) to drop his weapon. Upon refusal, both Aames and his psychiatrist (Kurt Russell) are killed, though all part of Aames’ lucid dream. Although his scene didn’t make the final cut, the role served as a crucial starting point in film work for Lim. Working with director Cameron Crowe was life changing, and from that day, Lim would fully dedicate himself to a career in entertainment.

Filmmography

Vanilla Sky (2001) – actor

Rush Hour 2 (2001) – actor & Stand-In for Mr. Chan

Alias (2002) – actor

The Young and the Restless (2002) – actor

Tequila Express (2002 film) – actor

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2003–04) – actor (various characters)

Rumor Has It… (2005) – actor

Coach Carter (2005) – actor

It Is Written (2007) – actor (various characters)

L.A. Forensics (2007) – actor

NCIS (2007) – actor

AmerAsian (2009 film) -- actor, director, producer, screenwriter

Great American Dream (2010 film) -- actor, director, producer, screenwriter

Young Again (2011 film) -- actor, director, producer, screenwriter

References

  1. ↑ “www.AmerAsianFilms.com”, AmerAsianFilms.com. Retrieved on 2009-3-26.
  2. ↑ “www.RogerOnline.com/contact.html”, RogerOnline.com. Retrieved on 2009-3-25.
  3. ↑ “www.IMDB.com/title/tt1303678/”, IMDB.com. Retrieved on 2009-3-27.
  4. ↑ “www.IMDB.com/title/tt0855705/”, IMDB.com. Retrieved on 2009-3-28.
  5. ↑ “www.IMDB.com/title/tt0437065/”, IMDB.com. Retrieved on 2009-3-28.
  6. ↑ “www.imdb.com/title/tt0266915/”, IMDB.com. Retrieved on 2009-3-26.

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