Daniel Dae Kim Short biography
Daniel Dae Kim, born August 4, 1968, in Busan, South Korea, is a South Korean-American actor, producer, and activist. Moving to the U.S. at age two, he established a prolific career in television and film after earning degrees from Haverford College and NYU. Kim is widely recognized for his starring roles as Jin-Soo Kwon on "Lost" (2004–2010) and Chin Ho Kelly on "Hawaii Five-0" (2010–2017). His diverse filmography includes "Spider-Man 2," "Crash," "Hellboy," and voice work in "Raya and the Last Dragon." As the founder of his production company 3AD, he's an executive producer for "The Good Doctor." An advocate for Asian American rights, Kim is also known for his activism against xenophobia.
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Daniel Dae Kim earns income primarily from Acting and Other, as shown in our latest estimate above.
What is Daniel Dae Kim known for?
He is best known as an actor, producer, and voice actor.
When did Daniel Dae Kim start his career?
Daniel Dae Kim's career ran from 1991 to 0000.
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We last updated this estimate in August 2025.
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Currently # 180 among all Actors.
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