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Daniel Dae Kim

Meet Daniel Dae Kim, an amazing actor who plays cool characters on TV and in movies!

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KTown Cowboys Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong March 2015 (cropped)

KTown Cowboys Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong March 2015 (cropped)

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Daniel Dae Kim arrives at the Hawaii 5-0 panel
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Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park
Daniel Dae Kim 2025 (cropped)
KTown Cowboys Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong
KTown Cowboys Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong
Daniel Dae Kim and Damon Lindelof
Daniel Dae Kim, Hawaii Five-0
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Daniel Dae Kim set of Hawaii Five-O 2013 (cropped)
Daniel Dae Kim Hellboy panel

Key Facts

Born
August 4, 1968.
Known For
Playing Jin-Soo Kwon in 'Lost' and Chin Ho Kelly in 'Hawaii Five-0'.
Stage Performance
Played The King in 'The King and I'.
Fun Fact
He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play!

Who's That Awesome Actor?

Imagine your favorite superhero or a funny character from a cartoon. Daniel Dae Kim is an actor who brings characters like these to life! He's been in lots of exciting shows and movies that you might have seen.

He's like a super storyteller, but instead of just using words, he uses his acting to tell us stories on screen. He was born on August 4, 1968, and he's been making us laugh and cheer for a long time!

Adventures on TV and the Big Screen!

Daniel Dae Kim has been in some super popular TV shows. He played Jin-Soo Kwon in a show called 'Lost,' where people were stranded on an island! He also played Chin Ho Kelly in 'Hawaii Five-0,' a detective show.

These shows are like big adventures that happen right in your living room. He's also been in movies like 'Raya and the Last Dragon,' where he was a brave character helping to save the world!

A Star on Stage Too!

Did you know actors can also perform on a stage in front of lots of people? Daniel Dae Kim has done that too! He was in a play called 'The King and I,' where he played the King. Imagine singing and acting without a camera watching you! He was even nominated for a big award called a Tony Award for his acting. It's like getting a gold star for being an amazing performer!

Making Stories Happen Behind the Scenes!

Daniel Dae Kim doesn't just act; he also helps make shows happen! He has a company that helps create TV shows, like 'The Good Doctor.' This means he's like a director or a producer, helping to choose the stories and make sure everything looks great. He's like a magician who makes amazing stories appear for everyone to enjoy!

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