American actor
Born: August 4, 1968
Daniel Dae Kim is a Korean-American actor, producer, and activist best known for his roles on television. Born on August 4, 1968, in Busan, South Korea, he moved to the United States with his family when he was a year old. Kim grew up in Pennsylvania and later attended Haverford College, where he majored in political science. He then earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Kim’s breakthrough role came in 2004 when he was cast as Jin-Soo Kwon on the hit television series Lost. His portrayal of Jin, a complex and evolving character, earned him critical acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He later starred as Chin Ho Kelly on the reboot of Hawaii Five-0 from 2010 to 2017. Beyond acting, Kim is a prominent advocate for Asian American representation in media and has produced several projects through his production company, 3AD. He is also known for his activism, particularly in speaking out against anti-Asian hate and promoting diversity in Hollywood. Kim continues to be a significant figure in the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
Daniel Dae Kim’s 5 most popular quotes
- There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking – and that goes for all relationships, not just romantic ones.
- Diversity is more than just a buzzword to me. It’s my life.
- There are people whose work I greatly admire who just don’t write to my experience in any way.
- As someone of Korean descent, I am certain my road was a bit hard. I have to say anyone who’s an aspiring actor has a difficult road regardless of race.
- It takes facing obstacles to grow strong enough to overcome them.
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