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Justin Lin

Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, Actor

October 11, 1971 (54 years)
Justin Lin (traditional Chinese: 林詣彬; simplified Chinese: 林诣彬; pinyin: Lín Yìbīn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Gē-pin, born October 11, 1971) is a Taiwanese-American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. His films have grossed over $3 billion USD worldwide as of March 2017. He is best known for his directorial work on Better Luck Tomorrow (2002), the Fast & Furious franchise from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) to Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and F9 (2021), and Star Trek Beyond (2016). He is also known for his work on television programs like Community and True Detective.

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Known For

  • Fast & Furious 6
    Fast & Furious 62013
  • Fast Five
    Fast Five2011
  • Fast & Furious
    Fast & Furious2009
  • The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
    The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift2006
  • Star Trek Beyond
    Star Trek Beyond2016
  • Fast X
    Fast X2023
  • True Detective
    True Detective4 seasons
  • F9: The Fast Saga
    F9: The Fast Saga2021
  • Community
    Community6 seasons
  • Warrior
    Warrior3 seasons
  • Annapolis
    Annapolis2006
  • Better Luck Tomorrow
    Better Luck Tomorrow2002
  • Magnum P.I.
    Magnum P.I.5 seasons
  • Scorpion
    Scorpion4 seasons
  • Finishing the Game
    Finishing the Game2007
  • The Endgame
    The Endgame1 season
  • S.W.A.T. (2017)
    S.W.A.T. (2017)8 seasons
  • Last Days
    Last Days2025
  • Shopping for Fangs
    Shopping for Fangs1997
  • Hollywood Adventures
    Hollywood Adventures2015

Featured Videos

  • F9: Justin Lin On John Cena Being Humble
    F9: Justin Lin On John Cena Being HumbleF9: The Fast SagaJun 7, 2021
  • Justin Lin Featurette (International)
    Justin Lin Featurette (International)Star Trek BeyondJul 21, 2016
  • Justin Lin
    Justin LinStar Trek BeyondJul 18, 2016
  • Justin Lin (Part 2)
    Justin Lin (Part 2)Star Trek BeyondJul 15, 2016
  • The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Justin Lin)
    The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Justin Lin)The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo DriftOct 13, 2009

Filmography

2027
Helldivers
2025
Last Days
2022
The Endgame
2021
F9: The Fast Saga
2018
Magnum P.I.
2017
S.W.A.T. (2017)
2016
Star Trek Beyond
2014
Scorpion
2014
True Detective
2013
Fast & Furious 6
2011
Fast Five
2009
Community
2009
Fast & Furious
2007
Finishing the Game
2006
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
2006
Annapolis
2002
Better Luck Tomorrow
1997
Shopping for Fangs

2027
Helldivers
2025
Last Days
2023
Fast X
2022
The Endgame · as Executive Producer
2021
Space Jam: A New Legacy · as Executive Producer
2021
F9: The Fast Saga
2019
Warrior · as Executive Producer
2018
Magnum P.I. · as Executive Producer
2017
S.W.A.T. (2017) · as Executive Producer
2016
Star Trek Beyond
2015
Hollywood Adventures
2014
Scorpion · as Executive Producer
2013
Fast & Furious 6 · as Executive Producer
2012
Double · as Executive Producer
2012
Grave Torture · as Executive Producer
2012
Drone · as Executive Producer
2012
Internet Icon · as Executive Producer
2011
Fast Five · as Executive Producer
2007
Finishing the Game
2002
Better Luck Tomorrow

2023
Fast X · as Screenplay
2007
Finishing the Game
2002
Better Luck Tomorrow
1997
Shopping for Fangs

2023
Fast & Furious Greatest Moments: Refuelled · as Self
2017
Hollywood First Look Features · as Self
2016
50 Years of Star Trek · as Self
2016
Geeking Out · as SelfOn Plex
2016
Film HQ · as Self - Guest
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert · as Self - Guest
2013
Fast & Furious 6: Take Control · as Self - Director
2013
Fast & Furious 6 Special · as Self
2011
Fast Five: Brian O'Conner, from Fed to Con · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: Enter Federal Agent Hobbs · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: Dom's Journey · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: Reuniting the Team · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: Tyrese TV · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: The Big Train Heist · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: A New Set of Wheels · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: On Set with Director Justin Lin · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: Inside the Vault Chase · as Self - Director
2011
Fast Five: Dom vs. Hobbs · as Self - Director
2011
Dish Nation · as Self
2011
Fast & Furious Five Special · as Self
2011
One Plus One · as Self - Guest
2010
Legendaries · as Self
2009
South of the Border: Filming in Mexico · as Self - Director
2008
CQC: Custe o Que Custar · as Self
2007
Hollywood Chinese · as Self
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan · as Self
2006
Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - The Japanese Way · as Self - Director
2006
NerdOffice · as Self
2005
Made In Hollywood · as Self
2005
Attack of the Show · as Self - Director, Fast Five
1992
HBO First Look · as Self
1991
Movie Days · as Self - Interviewee
1985
American Masters · as Self
1981
Entertainment Tonight · as Self
1979
CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley · as Self

2002
Better Luck Tomorrow
1997
Shopping for Fangs

2002
Better Luck Tomorrow · as Jock (uncredited)

2021
F9: The Fast Saga · as Story
2015
Hollywood Adventures · as Story
1996
Flow · as Cinematographer