Daniel Dae Kim stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall, which translates to approximately 1.75 meters or 175 centimeters in the metric system.
| Height Measurements | Imperial System | Metric System |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Dae Kim’s Height | 5 feet 9 inches | 1.75 meters / 175 centimeters |
Daniel Dae Kim is an award-winning American actor, director, and producer well-known for his appearances in several film/television projects.
Some of his notable appearances include his role as Jin-Soo Kwon in the multi award-winning Television series “Lost” from (2004 to 2010), Chin Ho Kelly in the TV series”Hawaii Five-0,” and Jack Kang in the 2015 film “The Divergent Series: Insurgent.”
Most recently, Daniel was celebrated for his portrayal of Fire Lord Ozai (the main antagonist) in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon’s animated TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
Daniel played Ozai the father of Prince Zuko portrayed by Dallas Liu, and Princess Azula portrayed by Elizabeth Yu.
Daniel Dae Kim is 55 years old. He was born in Busan, South Korea on August 4, 1968.
| Full Name | Daniel Dae Kim |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Birth Date | August 4, 1968 |
| Birth Place | Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality | Dual (South Korea & American) |
| Profession | Actor, Director, and Producer |
| Parents | Father: Doo Tae Kim Mother: Jung Kim |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Mia Rhee |
| Children | Two boys |
| Weight | 75 kg 165 lbs |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Social links | Instagram X (formerly Twitter) |
Daniel Dae Kim was born in Busan, South Korea to his mother Jung Kim and father Doo-tae Kim. After a year of his birth, his parents relocated to the United States where he spent his childhood growing up in New York City, Easton, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Education-wise, Daniel completed his highschool education at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After that, he pursued higher education at Haverford College in Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Political science and in Theater.
His pursuit of a career in acting led him to attend a Graduate Acting Program in New York’s University where he graduated with an MFA in acting in 1996.
Daniel Dae Kim has been an actor for a long time and has done many different kinds of acting. He started in the ’90s and ’00s, being in shows like “Law & Order,” “All-American Girl,” and “Unsolved Mysteries,” as well as movies like “American Shaolin.”
Later on, in the late ’90s and early 2000s, he was in more TV series like “Pacific Palisades,” “NYPD Blue,” and “Seinfeld.” He also acted in “Ally McBeal,” “The Practice,” and “The Pretender,” showing that he can play different characters.
In the 2000s, he did bigger projects like giving his voice to animated series and being in “Lost,” a famous show where he played Jin-Soo Kwon for a long time.
Besides TV, Daniel also acted in movies like “Spider-Man 2,” “Crash,” and “The Cave.” He even did roles in video games, like “Saints Row” and “Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven.”
In the 2010s, he played Chin Ho Kelly in “Hawaii Five-0” for a lot of episodes and gave his voice to animated films. Recently, he’s been in TV shows like “New Amsterdam,” “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” and “Pantheon.” He also voiced characters in a video game called “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.”
In recent years, Daniel has been busy with different projects. He did a podcast called “The Prophecy” in 2022 and worked on a TV series called “Mech Cadets” in 2023, where he was the voice of General Aiden Park.
His ongoing work includes the TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” in 2024.
Also, he will be in a new TV series called “Butterfly,” which is another exciting part of his successful career. Because of his hard work and many different roles, Daniel Dae Kim is still a highly respected actor.
Daniel Dae Kim married his wife Mia Rhee on June 12, 1993. He has two children whose names are Zander Kim (born July 1996) and Jackson Kim (born in 2002).
As of 2024, Daniel Dae Kim’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
Daniel Dae Kim has received awards and nominations that show his talent and impact in the film/TV industry. He won five times and got nominated thirteen times.
In 2019, he got nominated for the Leo Awards’ “Best Dramatic Series” for his role in “The Good Doctor.” The Monte-Carlo TV Festival also recognized him for his outstanding acting in “Lost.”
At the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2006, Daniel won for his role in “Lost,” being part of an outstanding cast. Teen Choice Awards nominated him for his action-packed performances in “Hawaii Five-0” in 2011 and 2012, showing his popularity among younger viewers.
Daniel received the Influential Asian American Artist Award at the San Diego Asian Film Festival in 2010. The Behind the Voice Actors Awards recognized his voice work in animated projects like “The Tale of The Princess Kaguya” and “Saints Row IV.”
In 2022, he got a nomination at the Gold Derby Awards for his contribution to the podcast series “The Prophecy.” The Gold Derby TV Awards acknowledged his ensemble performances in “Lost,” with wins in 2008.
| Award | Year | Result | Category/Nomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Awards | 2019 | Nominee | Best Dramatic Series (The Good Doctor) |
| Monte-Carlo TV Festival | 2010 | Nominee | Outstanding Actor – Drama Series (Lost) |
| 2009 | Nominee | Outstanding Actor – Drama Series (Lost) | |
| 2007 | Nominee | Outstanding Actor – Drama Series (Lost) | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2006 | Winner | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Lost) |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2012 | Nominee | Choice TV Actor: Action (Hawaii Five-0) |
| 2011 | Nominee | Choice TV Actor: Action (Hawaii Five-0) | |
| San Diego Asian Film Festival | 2010 | Winner | Influential Asian American Artist Award |
| Behind the Voice Actors Awards | 2015 | Nominee | BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya) |
| 2014 | Nominee | BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award [Saints Row IV (as the voice of “Johnny Gat”)] | |
| 2014 | Nominee | BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award – [Saints Row IV (Vocal Ensemble)] | |
| 2013 | Winner | BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award – [The Legend of Korra (Vocal Ensemble)] | |
| 2013 | Winner | BTVA Television Voice Acting Award – [The Legend of Korra (Vocal Ensemble)] | |
| Gold Derby Awards | 2010 | Nominee | Gold Derby TV Award – Ensemble of the Year (Lost) |
| 2009 | Nominee | Gold Derby TV Award – Ensemble of the Year (Lost) | |
| 2008 | Winner | Gold Derby TV Award – Ensemble of the Year (Lost) | |
| 2007 | Nominee | Gold Derby TV Award – Ensemble of the Year (Lost) | |
| 2006 | Nominee | Gold Derby TV Award – Ensemble of the Year (Lost) |
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