'Lost' Role:
Jin-Soo Kwon, husband to
Sun Kwon. Jin is the one non-English speaking survivor (but learning very quickly), who is quick to defend his wife and his friends.
Birth:
August 4th, 1968 in Pusan, South Korea
Education:
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Haverford College/Bryn Mawr College in Theatre & Political Science.
Of Note:
- He was included on People Magazine's list of the sexiest men alive in 2005.
- Daniel grew up in America and knew very little Korean before starring on Lost. His co-star, Yunjin Kim (no relation) who plays his wife on the show has coached his Korean.
What ABC.com says:
A versatile actor who moves regularly between stage and screen, Daniel Dae Kim continues to build his career with his role as Jin on Lost.
Previous Roles:
Saints Row 2: (2008) (VG) (voice) Johnny Gat
The Andromeda Strain: (2008) (TV) Dr. Tsi Chou
The Onion Movie: (2008) Ivy Leaguer
Scarface: The World Is Yours: (2006) (VG) (voice)
Saints Row: (2006) (VG) (voice) Johnny Gat
"Justice League" Chinese Man (2 episodes, 2006)
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" General Fong (1 episode, 2006)
24: The Game: (2006) (VG) (voice) Agent Tom Baker
The Cave: (2005) Alex Kim
Crash: (2004/I) Park
Spider-Man 2: (2004) Raymond
"The Shield" Thomas Choi (1 episode, 2004)
"24" Tom Baker (11 episodes, 2003-2004)
"Miss Match" Clifford Kim (4 episodes, 2003-2004)
"ER" Ken Sung (4 episodes, 2003-2004)
"Enterprise" Corporal Chang (3 episodes, 2003-2004)
"Without a Trace" Mark Hiroshi (1 episode, 2004)
Sin: (2003/I) Lakorn
Ride or Die: (2003) Miyako
"Street Time" Vo Nguyen (1 episode, 2003)
Hulk: (2003) Aide
Momentum: (2003) (TV) Agent Frears
Tenchu san: (2003) (VG) (voice: English version) Rikimaru
Cradle 2 the Grave: (2003) Visiting Expert
"Angel" Gavin Park (12 episodes, 2001-2003)
"Any Day Now" Mr. Chung (1 episode, 2002)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" Special Agent Beckman (1 episode, 2001)
"Charmed" Yenlo (1 episode, 2001)
"Once and Again" Co-Worker #3 (1 episode, 2001)
Looking for Bobby D: (2001) Timmy
Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For: (2000) (TV) Everett Jang
"Star Trek: Voyager" Gotana-Retz (1 episode, 2000)
"Walker, Texas Ranger" Kahn (1 episode, 1999)
For Love of the Game: (1999) E.R. Doctor
"Crusade" Lt. John Matheson (13 episodes, 1999)
"Fantasy Island" (1 episode, 1998)
"Party of Five" Ethan (1 episode, 1998)
"Ally McBeal" Police Officer (1 episode, 1998)
"The Practice" Testifying Officer (1 episode, 1998)
Brave New World: (1998) (TV) Ingram
"Seinfeld" Student #1 (1 episode, 1998)
"The Pretender" Le Xuan 'Lenny' Duc (1 episode, 1998)
No Salida: (1998) Hu-jan
The Jackal: (1997) Akashi
"NYPD Blue" Simon Lee (1 episode, 1997)
"Beverly Hills, 90210" Dr. Sturla (2 episodes, 1997)
"Night Man" (1 episode, 1997)
"Pacific Palisades" Kate's Attorney (1 episode, 1997)
Addicted to Love: (1997) Undergrad Assistant
"All My Children" Dr. Kim (1 episode, 1995)
"Law & Order" Harry Watanabe (1 episode, 1994)
American Shaolin: (1991) Gao
