- Born
- Nickname
- Al
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Albert Lew is an Asian American actor, writer, and producer known for bringing a grounded, intellectual authority to complex narratives. A former civil and environmental engineer with degrees from UC Berkeley, Lew seamlessly translates his technical precision into layered, "pragmatic specialist" performances. He recently wrote, executive produced, and starred in the psychological thriller "Safe", and as of 2026, in pre-production on his debut feature-length film under his InfinityWorks Media banner.
Lew’s on-screen trajectory balances commanding dramatic presence with sharp comedic agility. He recently co-starred opposite Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts in the drama "A Cotton Mind", and appears in the acclaimed feature film "Swallowtail & Dragonfly", which recently secured North American distribution. He further anchored the multi-festival-selected (USA and international) family drama "Minifig" as a guilt-ridden, loving father. Demonstrating his versatility, Lew has also showcased his comedic range in the multi-festival-selected "The Art of Pretending Everything is Fine", as well as "The Camera Chase" and "Cultivate".
As a multi-hyphenate creator, his footprint is global. He made his screenwriting debut with the 2023 international short "Snapshots", filmed in Lithuania, before expanding his focus to develop emotionally true, uncompromising stories that explore the intersections of trauma, endurance, and human connection.
What separates Lew in the casting room is a formidable arsenal of real-world tactical and physical disciplines. He is extensively trained in close-quarters battle (CQB) with rifles and handguns, as well as performance capture (MoCap) and long-form improvisation. Beyond the set, his relentless drive mirrors the dynamic characters he portrays: he is a licensed instrument-rated private airplane pilot, an advanced diver (scuba and free), and one of the rare Abbott World Marathon Majors 8-Star finishers globally.
Whether anchoring a prestige drama, executing a precise comedic beat, or writing/starring in his next film, Lew brings an undeniable gravity and a compelling, lived-in mythology to every project.
- IMDb mini biography by: PR
- He was on the ballroom dance team in college.
- Studied Civil & Environmental Engineering at University of California, Berkeley. Upon graduation with a Bachelors of Science degree, he moved back to Los Angeles for an engineering job and concurrently worked on his Masters of Science degree, completing the latter in 2 years.
- Born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
- He worked as a civil engineer before he began acting as a career.
- Completed the Core Improv Program at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Can perform the Harold long form improv.
- [Threads/Twitter post] In my 30s, I started my career without fans & credits. Nothing but my heart, determination & standing on the shoulders of those before me.
- [Threads/Twitter post] Unfollowing humblebrag-ing people might be my new favorite thing on social media. Blocking trolls is a close 2nd.
- [Threads/Twitter post] Word of the wise: 3-hr night sleep and a 16+ mile run in the early humid morning don't mix well. #wisdom
- [Threads/Twitter post] Screenwriting is lonely.
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