History of Daniel Dae Kim in Timeline
Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor recognized for his extensive work in television and theater. His influence and impact have been acknowledged, with Time magazine listing him among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2025. He is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
2 hours ago : Daniel Dae Kim Reads Thirst Tweets: A Hilarious and Steamy Fan Interaction
Daniel Dae Kim participated in a Yahoo Entertainment feature where he read 'thirst tweets' from fans. The activity was met with humor as Kim playfully reacted to the steamy online adoration.
August 4, 1968: Daniel Dae Kim's Birth
On August 4, 1968, Daniel Dae Kim was born. He would later become a famous American actor known for his television and theater roles.
1989: Studied at the National Theater Institute
During the spring semester of 1989, Daniel Dae Kim studied at the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
1990: Graduation from Haverford College
In 1990, Daniel Dae Kim graduated from Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania with double bachelor's degrees in theater and political science.
1992: Role in American Shaolin
In 1992, Daniel Dae Kim played a Shaolin monk in American Shaolin, showcasing his skills in taekwondo.
June 12, 1993: Marriage to Mia Rhee
On June 12, 1993, Daniel Dae Kim married Mia Rhee.
1996: Birth of first son
In 1996, Daniel Dae Kim and Mia Rhee welcomed their first son.
1996: Earned MFA from NYU
In 1996, Daniel Dae Kim earned a Master of Fine Arts from New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
1997: Small part in The Jackal
In 1997, Daniel Dae Kim played a small part in the movie The Jackal.
1999: Small part in For Love of the Game
In 1999, Daniel Dae Kim had a small part in the film For Love of the Game.
2002: Birth of second son
In 2002, Daniel Dae Kim and Mia Rhee celebrated the birth of their second son.
2003: Minor role in Hulk
In 2003, Daniel Dae Kim had a minor role in the film Hulk.
2004: Starred in Lost
In 2004, Daniel Dae Kim began his role as Jin-Soo Kwon in the ABC sci-fi action series Lost.
2004: Role in Spider-Man 2 and Crash
In 2004, Daniel Dae Kim had a small role in Spider-Man 2 as a scientist and appeared in the drama Crash.
2004: Joined the cast of Lost
In 2004, Daniel Dae Kim joined the cast of the ABC series Lost, playing Jin-Soo Kwon.
2005: Minor role in The Cave
In 2005, Daniel Dae Kim played a minor role in the movie The Cave.
2005: Named one of People Magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive"
In 2005, Daniel Dae Kim was named one of People Magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive".
2006: Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble
In 2006, Daniel Dae Kim and the cast of Lost received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble.
2006: Voice of Johnny Gat and Metron
In 2006, Daniel Dae Kim voiced the character Johnny Gat for the Saints Row video game series and Metron in Justice League Unlimited.
2008: Role in The Andromeda Strain miniseries
In 2008, Daniel Dae Kim portrayed Dr. Tsi Chou in a miniseries based on Michael Crichton's novel The Andromeda Strain.
2010: Left Lost
In 2010, Daniel Dae Kim's role as Jin-Soo Kwon ended with the series finale of Lost.
2013: The Good Doctor base
In 2013, the South Korean series of the same name came out and served as the base for the ABC television series The Good Doctor.
January 2014: Signed development deal with CBS Television Studios
In January 2014, Daniel Dae Kim, as founder of 3AD, signed a first-look development deal with CBS Television Studios.
2014: Co-starred in The Divergent Series: Insurgent
In 2014, Daniel Dae Kim co-starred in The Divergent Series: Insurgent, playing Jack Kang.
2014: Speaker at University of Hawaiʻi commencement ceremony
In 2014, Daniel Dae Kim served as a speaker at the University of Hawaiʻi commencement ceremony.
2015: Role in Insurgent
In 2015, Daniel Dae Kim played Jack Kang in The Divergent Series: Insurgent.
January 2016: Announced Broadway debut
In January 2016, it was announced that Daniel Dae Kim would make his Broadway debut as the King of Siam in Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I at the Lincoln Center Theatre in New York.
June 26, 2016: The King and I at the Lincoln Center Theatre
On June 26, 2016 Daniel Dae Kim concluded performances as the King of Siam in Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I from May 3 – June 26, 2016, at the Lincoln Center Theatre in New York.
2016: Played The King in The King and I at Lincoln Center
In 2016, Daniel Dae Kim again portrayed The King in a revival of The King and I, this time at Lincoln Center.
2016: Role in Allegiant
In 2016, Daniel Dae Kim played Jack Kang in The Divergent Series: Allegiant.
January 2017: Government-sponsored Trip to Israel
In January 2017, Daniel Dae Kim took a government-sponsored trip to Israel as part of an effort to combat the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
2017: The Good Doctor production
In 2017, Daniel Dae Kim's production company 3AD produced the ABC television series The Good Doctor.
2019: Roles in Hellboy and Always Be My Maybe
In 2019, Daniel Dae Kim appeared in the film Hellboy and the film Always Be My Maybe.
2019: Role in Hellboy reboot
In 2019, Daniel Dae Kim played Ben Daimio in the reboot film Hellboy.
March 2021: Release of Raya and the Last Dragon
In March 2021, Daniel Dae Kim voiced Chief Benja in the Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon, which was released.
2021: Attended Anti-Defamation League's Never Is Now conference
In 2021, Daniel Dae Kim attended the Anti-Defamation League's Never Is Now conference.
2021: Voice role in Raya and the Last Dragon
In 2021, Daniel Dae Kim voiced a character in the film Raya and the Last Dragon.
September 2023: Portrayed Francis in Peter Pan Goes Wrong
In September 2023, Daniel Dae Kim portrayed Francis in the Los Angeles production of Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
2023: Role in Joy Ride
In 2023, Daniel Dae Kim had a role in the film Joy Ride.
2024: Lead Role in Yellow Face
In 2024, Daniel Dae Kim played the lead role in the Broadway production of Yellow Face, becoming the first Asian American actor to be nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2024: End of The Good Doctor
In 2024, The Good Doctor, produced by Daniel Dae Kim's company 3AD, ended its run.
2025: Host and Executive Producer of K-Everything
In 2025, Daniel Dae Kim was announced as the host and executive producer of the CNN International documentary series K-Everything.
2025: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2025, Daniel Dae Kim was listed by Time magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
May 2026: Premiere of K-Everything
In May 2026, Daniel Dae Kim is set to host and executive produce a CNN International documentary series titled K-Everything.
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