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Daniel Dae Kim: Biography, Facts and Career

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Daniel Dae Kim (born August 4, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his many roles in network television and theater. In 2025, Time magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 most influential people. On television, he portrayed Jin-Soo Kwon in the ABC sci-fi action series Lost (2004–2010) and Chin Ho Kelly in the CBS police procedural Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2017). He has also taken recurring roles in Angel, Star Trek: Enterprise, ER, and 24. On film, he has taken roles in Hellboy (2019), Always Be My Maybe (2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), and Joy Ride (2023). He also played Jack Kang in two of the Divergent films: Insurgent (2015), and Allegiant (2016). He runs production company 3AD, which produced the television series The Good Doctor. On stage, he starred in the revival of David Henry Hwang's play Yellow Face (2024) for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He has also portrayed The King in a revival of The King and I in 2009 at Royal Albert Hall and again in Lincoln Center in 2016.

Quick facts about Daniel Dae Kim

  • Full name: Daniel Dae Kim
  • Born: 1968-08-04
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q299700

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Who is Daniel Dae Kim?

Daniel Dae Kim (born August 4, 1968) is an American actor.

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When was Daniel Dae Kim born?

Daniel Dae Kim was born on 1968-08-04.

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