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Date of Birth

13 December 1975, Seoul, South Korea

Nickname

Kyson
JKL
Ky

Height

5' 10" (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

Born in Seoul, South Korea, James 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 & broadcasting.

After trying out improv and inspired by his newly discovered passion for performing, James sold his used car and purchased a one-way ticket to Los Angeles, where he began his training in music, dance, and acting.

James has since guest-starred on hit TV shows such as "CSI", "Las Vegas", "The West Wing", "Heist", "Threat Matrix", "JAG", and "All About the Andersons".

He currently stars as "Ando" on NBC's critically acclaimed drama "Heroes".

In addition, James is set to star in four upcoming productions: How to make love to a woman (2010), Termination Shock (2009), Hard Breakers (2010), and Necrosis (2010).

A student of improvisation & sketch comedy at The Groundlings, UCB and I.O.West, James also enjoys playing basketball, ultimate frisbee, and the piano, as well as reading, and watching documentaries.

James currently resides in Los Angeles.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Metro PR

Trivia

Attended Bronx H.S. of Science in New York City.

Was once a member of a Hip Hop group as an MC.

Sings & records jazz standards. Sometimes performs at random piano bars in Los Angeles.

Kyson - his middle name - comes from the 1st letters of his parents' surnames (k & y) and the word "son". Also means "Child of the Spirit".

His Korean name is Lee Jae Hyeok. (or Jae Hyuk).

Personal Quotes

Things that sizzle fast can also fizzle fast. Consistency, is the trademark of greatness

(on not being cast as Sulu in the new Star Trek movie) When my name came up at Paramount, there were too many obstacles. They had Zach [Quinto, who plays Sylar] from the show to play Spock and they had to write him off Heroes for about three months. To do that with two characters would be impossible. It would have been cool to be part of it.

Where Are They Now

(May 2006) Feature Film Asian Stories: Book 3 premieres at the Directors Guild of America, May 7th, 2006.

(August 2006) Currently filming "Beef Palace", a dark dramedy about a vegan couple who are struggling with their lies & disconnection.

(July 2006) Filming "Deface", a drama about a wrongly executed worker in North Korea.

(February 2008) Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, California.

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