James Kyson Lee Biography
Date of Birth: December 13, 1975
Born in Seoul, South Korea, James Kyson Lee moved with his family to New York City at the age of 10. He graduated from Bronx High School of Science and continued his education at Boston University and New England Institute of the Arts where he studied communications and broadcasting.
After trying out improv and inspired by his newly discovered passion for performing, Lee sold his used car for $1800 in the summer of 2001 and purchased a one-way ticket to Los Angeles, where he began his training in music, dance, and acting.
At his first small screen audition, he landed a guest-starring role on J.A.G., and has since appeared on Las Vegas, The West Wing, Heist, Threat Matrix and All About the Andersons. He currently stars as Ando on NBC's critically acclaimed hit drama Heroes.
Lee stars in several feature films scheduled for release in 2008, including Shutter and Necrosis.
A student of improvisation and sketch comedy at The Groundlings, UCB and I.O. West, Lee also enjoys playing basketball and the piano, as well as reading biographies and watching documentaries.
Filmography:
Why Am I Doing This? (2009)
The Roel (2008)
Doesn't Texas Ever End (2008)
Necrosis (2008)
Pretty to Think So (2008)
White on Rice (2008)
Shutter (2008)
Beef Palace (2007)
Akira's Hip Hop Shop (2007)
Moola (2007)
Big Dreams Little Tokyo (2006)
Asian Stories (Book 3) (2006)
Up Against the 8 Ball (2004)
Filmography