Rodney George Chan is a New Zealand based actor. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand to George Wai Chan, a professional Chef and Choiley Chan (nee King Koi), a Secretary/Personal Assistant.As his father was employed by the national airline (Air New Zealand ginally TEAL]), the family travelled extensively.Rodney became involved in acting when talent agents contacted the local Chinese community (of which his father was a prominent member) looking to cast Asian roles.