Daniel Dae Kim

Biography

Daniel Dae Kim (born August 4, 1968) is a South Korean-American actor, best known for his roles as Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii Five-0 and Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Dae Kim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Daniel Dae Kim has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Divergent with 2 titles. Signature works include Avatar: The Last Airbender, KPop Demon Hunters, Butterfly. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

87

Birth Date

1968-08-04 00:00:00

Birth Place

Busan, South Korea

Known For

• 

  Avatar: The Last Airbender
• 

  KPop Demon Hunters
• 

  Butterfly
• 

  Raya and the Last Dragon
• 

  Pantheon
• 

  The Hot Zone

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

• Divergent (2 titles)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (1 titles)
• Hellboy (1 titles)
• Mamoru Hosoda Films (1 titles)
• David Cronenberg Body Horror (1 titles)
• Spider Man (1 titles)
• Murder, She Wrote Collection (1 titles)
• No Retreat, No Surrender (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Gordon Cormier (1 collaborations)
• Kiawentiio (1 collaborations)
• Ian Ousley (1 collaborations)
• Dallas Liu (1 collaborations)
• Ken Leung (1 collaborations)
• Miyako (1 collaborations)
• Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (1 collaborations)
• Arden Cho (1 collaborations)
• May Hong (1 collaborations)
• Ji-young Yoo (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (80 credits)

  • This Is Always

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Butterfly

    David Jung

    actor

    actors

    - Annyeong (2025) ... David Jung actor actors

    - Seoul (2025) ... David Jung actor actors

    - Pohang (2025) ... David Jung actor actors

    - Busan (2025) ... David Jung actor actors

    - Daegu (2025) ... David Jung actor actors
    2025
  • KPop Demon Hunters

    Healer Han / Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Yellow Face

    DHH

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Getting LOST

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender

    Fire Lord Ozai

    actor

    actors

    - Legends (2024) ... Fire Lord Ozai actor actors

    - The North (2024) ... Fire Lord Ozai actor actors

    - Masks (2024) ... Fire Lord Ozai actor actors

    - Spirited Away (2024) ... Fire Lord Ozai actor actors

    - Into the Dark (2024) ... Fire Lord Ozai actor actors
    2024
  • My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy

    Su Young Kim's brother

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Joy Ride

    Dae

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Pickled

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Pantheon

    David Kim (voice)

    actor

    actors

    - Deep Time (2025) ... David Kim (voice) actor actors

    - The World to Come (2025) ... David Kim (voice) actor actors

    - Apokalypsis (2025) ... David Kim (voice) actor actors

    - Yair (2025) ... David Kim (voice) actor actors

    - Olivia & Farhad (2025) ... David Kim (voice) actor actors
    2022
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show

    - Daniel Dae Kim (2024) ... Self actor actors
    2022
  • Roar

    - The Woman Who Was Kept on a Shelf (2022) ... Harry actor actors
    2022
  • Stowaway

    David Kim

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Blast Beat

    Dr. Michael Onitsuka

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Raya and the Last Dragon

    Benja (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Star Wars: Visions

    - Journey to the Dark Head (2023) ... Bichan (voice) actor actors
    2021
  • Always Be My Maybe

    Brandon

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Hot Zone

    Matthew Ryker

    actor

    actors

    - RMR-1029 (2021) ... Matthew Ryker actor actors

    - Stentor Roeselii (2021) ... Matthew Ryker actor actors

    - Dream Boldly, Live Fully (2021) ... Matthew Ryker actor actors

    - Neither Rain Nor Sleet... (2021) ... Matthew Ryker actor actors

    - Hell's Chimney (2021) ... Matthew Ryker actor actors
    2019
  • Hellboy

    Ben Daimio

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    - Goldie Hawn/Daniel Dae Kim/Anna Konkle/ (2026) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

    Micah (voice)

    actor

    actors

    - Heart (2) (2020) ... Micah (voice) actor actors

    - Heart (1) (2020) ... Micah (voice) actor actors

    - Failsafe (2020) ... Micah (voice) actor actors

    - Return to the Fright Zone (2020) ... Micah (voice) actor actors

    - An Ill Wind (2020) ... Micah (voice) actor actors
    2018
  • Mirai

    Great-Grandfather (Young Man) (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • New Amsterdam

    - Why Not Yesterday (2021) ... Cassian Shin actor actors

    - Blood, Sweat & Tears (2021) ... Cassian Shin actor actors

    - This Is All I Need (2021) ... Cassian Shin actor actors

    - Essential Workers (2021) ... Cassian Shin actor actors

    - The New Normal (2021) ... Cassian Shin actor actors
    2018
  • The Good Doctor

    - Trampoline (2019) ... Jackson Han actor actors

    - Breakdown (2019) ... Jackson Han actor actors

    - Believe (2019) ... Jackson Han actor actors

    - Risk and Reward (2019) ... Jackson Han actor actors
    2017
  • Finding Kukan

    Rey Scott (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Allegiant

    Jack Kang

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • MacGyver

    - Flashlight (2017) ... Chin Ho Kelly actor actors
    2016
  • East of Main Street: Taking the Lead

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Insurgent

    Jack Kang

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Ktown Cowboys

    David

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    - Ronnie Wood, Molly Gordon, Daniel Dae Kim, Kim Petras (2026) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2014
  • Linsanity

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Legend of Korra

    - Day of the Colossus (2014) ... Hiroshi Sato (voice) actor actors

    - Enemy at the Gates (2014) ... Hiroshi Sato (voice) actor actors

    - Endgame (2012) ... Hiroshi Sato (voice) actor actors

    - Skeletons in the Closet (2012) ... Hiroshi Sato (voice) actor actors

    - Turning the Tides (2012) ... Hiroshi Sato (voice) actor actors
    2012
  • Arena

    Taiga

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Once Upon a Time

    - Darkness on the Edge of Town (2015) ... Fast Food Worker (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • Hawaii Five-0

    - Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻaina i ka pono (The Life of the Land Is Perpetuated in Righteousness) (2017) ... Chin Ho Kelly actor actors

    - He keʻu na ka ʻalae a Hina (A Croaking By Hina's Mudhen) (2017) ... Chin Ho Kelly actor actors

    - Wehe ʻana (Prelude) (2017) ... Chin Ho Kelly actor actors

    - Waimaka ʻeleʻele (Black Tears) (2017) ... Chin Ho Kelly actor actors

    - Ua maloʻo ka wai (The Water Is Dried Up) (2017) ... Chin Ho Kelly actor actors
    2010
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    - Morris Chestnut & Daniel Dae Kim (2016) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2009
  • NCIS: Los Angeles

    - Touch of Death (II) (2012) ... Chin Ho Kelly actor actors
    2009
  • Terra Incognita: Making the Andromeda Strain

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Onion Movie

    Ivy Leaguer

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Cave

    Alex Kim

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Crash

    Park

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender

    - The Avatar State (2006) ... General Fong (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Lost

    Jin-Soo Kwon

    actor

    actors

    - The End (2010) ... Jin-Soo Kwon actor actors

    - What They Died For (2010) ... Jin-Soo Kwon actor actors

    - Across the Sea (2010) ... Jin-Soo Kwon actor actors

    - The Candidate (2010) ... Jin-Soo Kwon actor actors

    - The Last Recruit (2010) ... Jin-Soo Kwon actor actors
    2004
  • Spider-Man 2

    Raymond

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Justice League Unlimited

    - Destroyer (2006) ... Metron (voice) actor actors

    - Alive! (2006) ... Metron (voice) actor actors
    2004
  • The Tony Danza Show

    - Craig Bierko, Daniel Dae Kim, Jordan Bridges (2006) ... Self actor actors
    2004
  • Hustle and Heat

    Miyako

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Hulk

    Aide

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Momentum

    Agent Frears

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Cradle 2 the Grave

    Visiting Expert

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Sin

    Lakorn

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Julianna Margulies/Daniel Dae Kim/Amythyst Kiah (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Tommy Lee & Daniel Dae Kim (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • The Shield

    - Riceburner (2004) ... Thomas Choi actor actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - Exposure (2004) ... Mark Hiroshi actor actors
    2002
  • 24

    - Day 3: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. (2004) ... Tom Baker actor actors

    - Day 3: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. (2004) ... Tom Baker actor actors

    - Day 3: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M. (2004) ... Tom Baker actor actors

    - Day 2: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M. (2003) ... Tom Baker actor actors

    - Day 2: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M. (2003) ... Tom Baker actor actors
    2001
  • Star Trek: Enterprise

    - Hatchery (2004) ... Corporal Chang actor actors

    - Extinction (2003) ... Corporal Chang actor actors

    - The Xindi (2003) ... Corporal Chang actor actors
    2001
  • Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For

    Everett Jang

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Ellie (2001) ... Special Agent Beckman actor actors
    2000
  • For Love of the Game

    ER Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Crusade

    John Matheson

    actor

    actors

    - Each Night I Dream of Home (1999) ... John Matheson actor actors

    - Visitors from Down the Street (1999) ... John Matheson actor actors

    - The Needs of Earth (1999) ... John Matheson actor actors

    - The Memory of War (1999) ... John Matheson actor actors

    - Racing the Night (1999) ... John Matheson actor actors
    1999
  • Angel

    - Habeas Corpses (2003) ... Gavin Park actor actors

    - Apocalypse, Nowish (2002) ... Gavin Park actor actors

    - Deep Down (2002) ... Gavin Park actor actors

    - Tomorrow (2002) ... Gavin Park actor actors

    - The Price (2002) ... Gavin Park actor actors
    1999
  • Brave New World

    Ingram

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Enter the Demon (2001) ... Yenlo actor actors
    1998
  • Nightman

    Roland Yates

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Jackal

    Akashi

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Addicted to Love

    Undergrad Assistant

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Jane Coaston, Daniel Dae Kim and Tony Goldwyn (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Dae Kim (2006) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Axe Murderer (II) (1998) ... Testifying Officer actor actors
    1997
  • The Daily Show

    - September 18, 2024 - Daniel Dae Kim (2024) ... Self actor actors
    1996
  • The Pretender

    - Collateral Damage (1998) ... Lenny Duc actor actors
    1996
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - Blink of an Eye (2000) ... Gotana-Retz actor actors
    1995
  • ER

    - Abby Normal (2004) ... Ken Sung actor actors

    - Missing (2003) ... Ken Sung actor actors

    - Death and Taxes (2003) ... Ken Sung actor actors

    - Out of Africa (2003) ... Ken Sung actor actors
    1994
  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    - The Lynn Sisters (1999) ... Kahn actor actors
    1993
  • American Shaolin

    Gao

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - The Way We Weren't (1997) ... Dr. Sturla actor actors

    - Forgive and Forget (1997) ... Dr. Sturla actor actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Golden Years (1994) ... Dr. Harry Watanabe actor actors
    1990
  • Seinfeld

    - The Burning (1998) ... Student #1 actor actors
    1989
  • Great Performances

    - Yellow Face (2025) ... DHH actor actors
    1971

• production (5 credits)

  • Butterfly

    executive producer

    production

    - Annyeong (2025) ... executive producer production

    - Seoul (2025) ... executive producer production

    - Pohang (2025) ... executive producer production

    - Busan (2025) ... executive producer production

    - Daegu (2025) ... executive producer production
    2025
  • Bad Axe

    executive producer

    production
    2022
  • Blast Beat

    executive producer

    production
    2021
  • Ms. Purple

    executive producer

    production
    2019
  • The Good Doctor

    executive producer

    production

    - Goodbye (2024) ... executive producer production

    - Unconditional (2024) ... executive producer production

    - The Overview Effect (2024) ... executive producer production

    - Faith (2024) ... executive producer production

    - M.C.E. (2024) ... executive producer production
    2017

• directing (2 credits)

  • The Good Doctor

    - Growth Opportunities (2022) ... director directing
    2017
  • Hawaii Five-0

    - Kukaʻawale (Stakeout) (2015) ... director directing
    2010