Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Biography

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Korean: 이선형; born August 16, 1972) is a Canadian-South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles as Randy Ko in the soap opera Train 48 (2003–2005) and as family patriarch Appa in the play Kim's Convenience (2011) and its television adaptation (2016–2021).

Career Overview

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Wars with 1 titles. Signature works include Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Kim's Convenience. 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

37

Birth Date

1972-08-16 00:00:00

Birth Place

Daejeon, South Korea

Known For

• 

  Avatar: The Last Airbender
• 

  The Mandalorian and Grogu
• 

  Kim's Convenience
• 

  Night of the Zoopocalypse
• 

  Five Star
• 

  The Second

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Star Wars (1 titles)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (1 titles)
• RoboCop (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)
• Daniel Dae Kim (1 collaborations)
• Pedro Pascal (1 collaborations)
• Jeremy Allen White (1 collaborations)
• Sigourney Weaver (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (37 credits)

  • The Mandalorian and Grogu

    Carson Teva

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Five Star

    Soung Kang

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Night of the Zoopocalypse

    Felix (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • The Second

    Philip

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender

    Uncle Iroh

    actor

    actors

    - Legends (2024) ... Uncle Iroh actor actors

    - The North (2024) ... Uncle Iroh actor actors

    - Masks (2024) ... Uncle Iroh actor actors

    - Spirited Away (2024) ... Uncle Iroh actor actors

    - Into the Dark (2024) ... Uncle Iroh actor actors
    2024
  • Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Unboxing of Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Ahsoka

    - Part Seven: Dreams and Madness (2023) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors

    - Part Five: Shadow Warrior (2023) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors

    - Part Four: Fallen Jedi (2023) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors
    2023
  • Boyfriends of Christmas Past

    Leo

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Family Law

    - Revisionist History (2023) ... Bert Choi actor actors
    2021
  • The Book of Boba Fett

    - Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian (2022) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors
    2021
  • Heart of the Holidays

    Ray

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Kitty Mammas

    Dr. Han

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Mandalorian

    - Chapter 24: The Return (2023) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors

    - Chapter 21: The Pirate (2023) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors

    - Chapter 12: The Siege (2020) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors

    - Chapter 10: The Passenger (2020) ... Captain Carson Teva actor actors
    2019
  • 22 Chaser

    Officer Welland

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Abby Hatcher

    - The Peeper Transport Tubes (2020) ... Chef Jeff (voice) actor actors
    2018
  • Kim's Convenience

    Appa

    actor

    actors

    - Friends and Family (2021) ... Appa actor actors

    - Hugs & Prayers (2021) ... Appa actor actors

    - Matchy Matchy (2021) ... Appa actor actors

    - Who's Pranking Who? (2021) ... Appa actor actors

    - Field of Schemes (2021) ... Appa actor actors
    2016
  • Private Eyes

    - The Perfect Storm (2021) ... Chef Andre actor actors
    2016
  • End of Days, Inc.

    Mort

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Dark Matter

    - It Doesn't Have to Be Like This (2017) ... Dr. Borsin actor actors
    2015
  • RoboCop

    Omnicorp Technician

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Firm

    - Chapter Eighteen (2012) ... Heywood Lewis actor actors
    2012
  • Change of Plans

    Toby

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Alphas

    - Pilot (2011) ... Manager actor actors
    2011
  • Nurse.Fighter.Boy

    Dr. Chin

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Dealership

    Pete

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Murdoch Mysteries

    - We Take Care of Our Own (2025) ... Inspector Albert Choi actor actors

    - The Body Electric (2025) ... Inspector Albert Choi actor actors

    - Going Postal (2025) ... Inspector Albert Choi actor actors

    - Heir of the Dog (2025) ... Inspector Albert Choi actor actors

    - The Incredible Astonishing Adventures of Constable George Crabtree (2025) ... Inspector Albert Choi actor actors
    2008
  • P2

    Man in Elevator

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Dresden Files

    - Soul Beneficiary (2007) ... actor actors
    2007
  • One Way

    Hotel Receptionist

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Ice Princess

    Tiffany's Dad

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Profoundly Normal

    Delivery Doctor

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Mayday

    - Missed Approach (Korean Air Flight 801) (2007) ... Captain Park actor actors
    2003
  • Tagged: The Jonathan Wamback Story

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Degrassi

    - Dirt Off Your Shoulder (2) (2011) ... Juan Tong actor actors

    - Dirt Off Your Shoulder (1) (2011) ... Juan Tong actor actors

    - Halo (2) (2010) ... Juan Tong actor actors

    - You Don't Know My Name (1) (2010) ... Juan Tong actor actors

    - Try Honesty (2) (2010) ... Juan Tong actor actors
    2001
  • Harriet the Spy

    Bruno Hong Fat

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Where's the Money, Noreen?

    Gene Kajigawa

    actor

    actors
    1995