Archie Kao
Biography
Archie David Kao is an American actor and producer born on December 14, 1969, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is known for his roles in television and film. His American roles include Sheldon Jin on Chicago P.D., Archie Johnson on CSI, Sebastian in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and Kai Chen, the Blue Power Ranger, on the original 1993 series Power Rangers as well as the specials Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: The Power of Teamwork Overcomes All and Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force!. His other known roles include Qiao Xiang Wan on Breath of Destiny, Chu Tian Qi on Love is the Air, Xiao Ye Shi on My Dear Boy, Tu Erdan on Nothing Gold Can Stay, and Jin Yu Lu on Fighter of the Destiny.
Career overview
Archie David Kao is an American actor and producer born on December 14, 1969, in Washington, District of Columbia. He is known for several prominent roles in both American and international television and film productions. In American television, his credits include portraying Sheldon Jin on Chicago P.D. and Archie Johnson on CSI. He also appeared as Kai Chen, the Blue Ranger, on the original 1993 series Power Rangers, as well as in the specials Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: The Power of Teamwork Overcomes All and Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force.
In addition to his television work, Kao's career features film appearances such as playing Sebastian in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. His acting credits extend to various roles in international productions, where he is known for playing Qiao Xiang Wan on Breath of Destiny, Chu Tian Qi on Love is the Air, Xiao Ye Shi on My Dear Boy, Tu Erdan on Nothing Gold Can Stay, and Jin Yu Lu on Fighter of the Destiny. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous known acting credits across film and television.
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Full Filmography
53 titles- Ta (2025) as Him
- Captain Tsunami (2025) as Gus
- Interior Chinatown (2024) as Uncle Wong
- Rabbit Hole (2023) as Elliot Gao
- Breath of Destiny (2021) as Qiao Xiang Wan
- Christmas at the Ranch (2021) as Charles
- The Flight Attendant (2020) as The Client
- Never Gone (2018) as Xu Zhiheng
- Love Is in the Air (2018) as Chu Tianqi
- Legend of the Ancient Sword (2018) as Xie Yi
- Dream Breaker (2018) as Nan Yan
- Nothing Gold Can Stay (2017) as Tu Erdan
- Fighter of the Destiny (2017) as Jin Yulu
- My Dear Boy (2017) as Xiao Ye Shi
- Into the Rainbow (2017) as Song
- The Adventures of Wei BaoBao (2016)
- Beat the Champions (2016)
- Blackhat (2015) as Shum
- A Journey Through Time with Anthony (2015)
- Ulterior Motive (2015)
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Sheldon Jin
- The Deathday Party (2014) as Danny Wong
- A Better Place Than This (2013) as Chen Wei
- Keye Luke (2012) as Edwin Luke
- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011) as Sebastian
- Initiation (2011) Screenplay
- Initiation (2011) Director
- The People I've Slept With (2009) as Jefferson
- The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007) as Han
- Heroes (2006) as Doctor
- Fast Money (2006) as Jin
- Fast Money (2006) Producer
- Nomad: The Warrior (2005)
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Steve
- Century City (2004) as Bartender
- Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power (2004) as Kai Chen (archive footage)
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) as (voice)
- The Best of the Power Rangers: The Ultimate Rangers (2003) as Kai Chen
- Against All Evidence (2002) as Minh Van Canh
- When in Rome (2002) as Nobu
- Purpose (2002) as Kiko
- The One (2001) as Woo
- Thank Heaven (2001) as Sam Lee
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Archie Johnson
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Campus Security Tech / M. Blaze
- Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force! (2000) as Kai Chen
- Once and Again (1999)
- Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: Return of the Magna Defender (1999) as Kai
- Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: The Power of Teamwork Overcomes All (1999) as Kai Chen
- ER (1994) as Yuri
- Power Rangers (1993) as Kai Chen
- Power Rangers (1993) as General Venjix (voice)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Archie Kao best known for?
Archie Kao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rabbit Hole (2023), The Flight Attendant (2020), Nothing Gold Can Stay (2017), Fighter of the Destiny (2017).
When and where was Archie Kao born?
Archie Kao was born on December 14, 1969 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
How many credits does Archie Kao have?
Archie Kao has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Archie Kao's background in cinema and television?
Archie David Kao is an American actor and producer born on December 14, 1969, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is known for his roles in television and film. His American roles include Sheldon Jin on Chicago P.D., Archie Johnson on CSI, Sebastian in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and Kai Chen, the Blue Pow...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Sheldon Jin — aged about 44
- Nothing Gold Can Stay (2017) as Tu Erdan — aged about 47
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Steve — aged about 34
- ER (1994) as Yuri — aged about 24
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Archie Johnson — aged about 30
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Campus Security Tech / M. Blaze — aged about 30
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