As a result of his background in mixed martial arts and gymnastics, Lin got his early break in 1993, working with Chuck Norris on the television series, Walker, Texas Ranger.
Over the next decade, Lin had the opportunity to study under many of the best directors in the business on projects such as The Last Samurai, Inception, Star Trek and over 100+ other movie and tv shows.
[3] While stunt coordinating Straight Outta Compton, Lin's pre-viz caught the eye of director F. Gary Gray, and he was asked to direct 2nd unit for the Ferrari chase sequence as well as the opening crack house breach.
He has been directing television since 2015, including the reboot of Magnum P.I..[4] Lin made his feature directorial debut with the action-thriller Braven starring Jason Momoa,[5] and Stephen Lang.
His background in both theater directing, and stunt coordination was noted by the critics in his sharp camera aesthetic, fluid action blocking, and effective storytelling.