Daniel Dae Kim
Biography
Daniel Dae Kim is a South Korean-American actor born on August 4, 1968, in Busan, South Korea. Known professionally by his birth name and the Korean name Kim Dae-hyun, he has established a significant presence in the entertainment industry. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to television and film, maintaining a notable body of work that spans over 100 known credits. As a performer, he is widely identified by audiences for his portrayals of specific characters in long-running television series, which have solidified his status as a recognizable figure in contemporary media. His professional identity is defined by his extensive acting experience and his consistent involvement in various screen productions.
Career overview
Daniel Dae Kim has built a substantial acting career characterized by his participation in over 100 known credits. He is most widely recognized for his work in television, specifically for his roles as Jin-Soo Kwon in the series Lost and as Chin Ho Kelly in the series Hawaii Five-0. These performances serve as the primary examples of his work and are cited as the roles for which he is best known. His career reflects a consistent engagement with major television projects, contributing to his professional standing in the industry. Beyond these specific roles, his extensive list of credits demonstrates a long-standing commitment to his craft as an actor. By maintaining a high volume of work, he has sustained a career that spans various projects and productions, establishing himself as a prominent actor within the television landscape. His body of work continues to be a primary reference point for his professional achievements.
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- K-Everything: A CNN Original Series (2026) as Self - Host
- K-Everything: A CNN Original Series (2026) Executive Producer
- KPop Demon Hunters (2025) as Healer Han / Additional Voices (voice)
- Butterfly (2025) as David Jung
- Butterfly (2025) Executive Producer
- Yellow Face (2025) as DHH
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) as Fire Lord Ozai
- Getting LOST (2024) as Self
- My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (2024) as Self
- LOST: Circle (2023) as Jin-Soo Kwon
- Mech Cadets (2023) as General Aiden Park (voice)
- Joy Ride (2023) as Dae
- Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy (2023) as Su Young Kim's brother
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Pantheon (2022) as David Kim (voice)
- Roar (2022) as Harry
- Pickled (2022) as Self
- Bad Axe (2022) Executive Producer
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) as Bichan (voice)
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) as Benja (voice)
- Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (2021) as Max Lee
- The Premise (2021) as Daniel Jung
- Stowaway (2021) as David Kim
- Blast Beat (2021) as Dr. Michael Onitsuka
- Blast Beat (2021) Executive Producer
- Asian Americans (2020) as Narrator (voice)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Hellboy (2019) as Ben Daimio
- Flack (2019) as Gabriel Cole
- The Hot Zone (2019) as Matthew Ryker
- Always Be My Maybe (2019) as Brandon
- Ms. Purple (2019) Executive Producer
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Cassian Shin
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018) as Micah (voice)
- Mirai (2018) as Great-Grandfather (Young Man) (voice)
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Jackson Han
- The Good Doctor (2017) Executive Producer
- The Good Doctor (2017) Director
- Drop the Mic (2017)
- Big Pacific (2017)
- MacGyver (2016) as Chin Ho Kelly
- Allegiant (2016) as Jack Kang
- Dramaworld (2016) as Doug
- Finding Kukan (2016) as Rey Scott (voice)
- Insurgent (2015) as Jack Kang
- Ktown Cowboys (2015) as David
- East of Main Street: Taking the Lead (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- Linsanity (2013) as Narrator
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Hiroshi Sato (voice)
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as Fast Food Worker (voice)
- Arena (2011) as Taiga
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Chin Ho Kelly
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Director
- G.I. Joe: Renegades (2010) as Teddy Lee (voice)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Chin Ho Kelly
- The Andromeda Strain (2008) as Dr. Tsi Chou
- The Onion Movie (2008) as Ivy Leaguer
- Terra Incognita: Making the Andromeda Strain (2008)
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as General Fong (voice)
- Crash (2005) as Park
- The Cave (2005) as Alex Kim
- Lost (2004) as Jin-Soo Kwon
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Metron (voice)
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) as Raymond
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Hulk (2003) as Aide
- Miss Match (2003) as Clifford Kim
- Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) as Visiting Expert
- Hustle and Heat (2003) as Miyako
- Sin (2003) as Lakorn
- Momentum (2003) as Agent Frears
- Without a Trace (2002) as Mark Hiroshi
- The Shield (2002) as Thomas Choi
- Street Time (2002) as Vo Nguyen
- 24 (2001) as Tom Baker
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Corporal Chang
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Special Agent Beckman
- Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For (2000) as Everett Jang
- Angel (1999) as Gavin Park
- Once and Again (1999)
- Crusade (1999) as John Matheson
- For Love of the Game (1999) as ER Doctor
- Charmed (1998) as Yenlo
- Fantasy Island (1998)
- Brave New World (1998) as Ingram
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The Practice (1997) as Testifying Officer
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Police Officer
- The Jackal (1997) as Akashi
- Addicted to Love (1997) as Undergrad Assistant
- Nightman (1997) as Roland Yates
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Pretender (1996) as Lenny Duc
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Gotana-Retz
- ER (1994) as Ken Sung
- All-American Girl (1994) as Stan
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Kahn
- American Shaolin (1991) as Gao
- Law & Order (1990) as Dr. Harry Watanabe
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Dr. Sturla
- Seinfeld (1989) as Student #1
- Great Performances (1971) as DHH
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- This Is Always