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Taiwan Dan Lin is an accomplished film and television producer known for helming major global franchises and fostering diverse creative talent, recently appointed as Chairman of Netflix Films.
Dan Lin founded Rideback (formerly Lin Pictures until 2018), a film and television company known for producing tentpole live-action and animated content for global audiences. The company's films have grossed over $4 billion in worldwide box office.
Dan Lin was named Chairman of Netflix Films, replacing Scott Stuber. His role involves overseeing the streaming giant's film division. He had previously produced the Oscar-nominated film “The Two Popes” and the live-action series adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” for Netflix.
Lin served as Senior Vice President of Production for Warner Bros. Pictures from 1999 to 2007. During his tenure, he oversaw the development and production of films such as Martin Scorsese's "The Departed." His production company, Lin Pictures, was also initially based at Warner Bros.
Lin produced films within the LEGO movie franchise, including "The LEGO Movie," "The LEGO Batman Movie," "The LEGO Ninjago Movie," and "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part." His company was instrumental in convincing Lego to take a risk on making movies.
Universal Pictures entered into a first-look production agreement with Dan Lin and his Rideback production banner.
Lin serves as an Executive Producer on the TV series "Walker," starring Jared Padalecki, for The CW network and CBS Studios.
Cirque du Soleil partnered with Dan Lin's production company Rideback to develop feature films based on the French entertainment group's properties.
Lin produced Disney's live-action blockbuster "Aladdin" and "Haunted Mansion." He is also currently in production on Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch." Prior to this, Disney also considered Lin for leadership roles.
Dan Lin's Rideback partnered with Ava DuVernay, Netflix, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Issa Rae Productions, WME, Netflix, HBO, and Film Independent to support an inclusion incentive program in Los Angeles.
Dan Lin is featured by Gold House, an organization dedicated to empowering Asian and Pacific Islander communities. His profile highlights his successful production career and his company Rideback.
Dan Lin was born on April 8, 1973, in Taipei, Taiwan, and moved to the United States at the age of five. He pursued a robust academic path, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and marketing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1994, followed by an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1999. His entry into the film industry began with an internship under Lorenzo di Bonaventura at Warner Bros. Pictures between his first and second year at Harvard Business School. Upon completing his MBA, Lin was offered a junior position at Warner Bros. in 1999. He steadily advanced within the studio, eventually becoming Senior Vice President of Production. During his eight-year tenure, from 1999 to 2007, Lin oversaw the development and production of significant films, including Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning drama “The Departed,” as well as “10,000 BC,” “The Aviator,” “Alexander,” “TMNT,” “The Invasion,” “Unaccompanied Minors,” “Matchstick Men,” “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed,” and “Torque.”
In January 2008, Dan Lin established his own production company, Lin Pictures, later rebranded as Rideback in 2018. Since its inception, Rideback has produced a diverse slate of successful films that have collectively grossed over $4 billion worldwide. Key productions include the “Sherlock Holmes” franchise starring Robert Downey Jr., the critically acclaimed LEGO movie franchise with titles like “The LEGO Movie,” “The LEGO Batman Movie,” “The LEGO Ninjago Movie,” and “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part.” He also produced Stephen King’s horror adaptations “It” and “It Chapter Two,” with “It” holding the record for the highest-grossing horror film. His portfolio further expanded with Disney’s live-action adaptations of “Aladdin” (a $1 billion blockbuster) and “Lilo & Stitch,” as well as Netflix’s “Death Note” and the awards-contending “The Two Popes.” In television, he executive produced the series “Lethal Weapon” (based on the film franchise) and “Walker.”
Lin is also deeply committed to fostering talent and promoting diversity within the entertainment industry. He founded Rideback Rise, a non-profit accelerator designed to support BIPOC creators and entrepreneurs through fellowships and networking. His contributions have been recognized through his invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2015 and his inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘The 30 Most Powerful Film Producers in Hollywood’ list in April 2015. He serves on the Board of Directors for organizations such as the Evolve Entertainment Fund, Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children, and the I Dream of Fish Foundation, as well as the Producers Guild of America Foundation. In February 2024, Lin was appointed Chairman of Netflix Films, a significant career milestone placing him at the helm of one of the industry’s most influential film divisions.
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