Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | American (Korean-American) |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Busan, South Korea |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Daniel Dae Kim
19/11/2025
Daniel Dae Kim was reported to be leading and executive producing CNN's host-led travel series K-Everything. The series is a multi-platform production centered on Korea and reflects his ongoing work highlighting Korean culture and global travel.
11/08/2025
Daniel Dae Kim began starring in and executive producing the Prime Video spy thriller Butterfly. The series is set against a Korean backdrop and marked a major continuing role for him while expanding his producing portfolio.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor, director, and producer known for breaking stereotypes and creating multifaceted roles in television, film, and theater. He is recognized for his work in Lost, Hawaii Five-0, and The Good Doctor, and for his advocacy for Asian American representation in media. In 2025, Time magazine listed him as one of the world’s 100 most influential people[1]. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Haverford College (Theater and Political Science) |
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| Graduate | Master of Fine Arts in Acting from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts |
| High School | Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania[5] |
Personal Life
| Immigration | Immigrated to the United States at age two |
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| Childhood | Raised in New York and Pennsylvania, specifically Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Name | Kim Dae-hyun (김대현)[1][7] |
Family
| Spouse | Mia Haeyoung Rhee (married June 12, 1993)[2] |
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Career
| Early Career | Stage performances in New York including Romeo and Juliet, Ivanov, and A Doll's House; television appearances on ER, 24, and Angel |
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| Breakthrough | Jin-Soo Kwon on ABC's Lost (2004-2010) |
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| Film Work | The Hulk, Insurgent, Hellboy, Blast Beat, Stowaway |
| Theater | The King of Siam in The King and I at Lincoln Center (2016) and Royal Albert Hall (2009); Yellow Face on Broadway (2024); Peter Pan Goes Wrong in Los Angeles (2023) |
| Production Company | Founded 3AD in 2013 (established 2014 per some sources) to produce content highlighting underrepresented voices; first-look development deal with CBS Television Studios in January 2014 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Testified before Congress on hate crimes, helping lead to the passage of the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act | |
| 2. Serves on the White House Commission for Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders | |
| 3. Time magazine listed him in 2025 | |
| 4. 3AD produced The Good Doctor, based on a 2013 South Korean series | |
| 5. His birth name is Kim Dae-hyun (김대현)[1][7] |
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