Daniel Dae Kim
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Daniel Dae Kim (born August 4, 1968) is a South Korean-American actor, best known for his roles as Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii Five-0 and Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Dae Kim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Daniel Dae Kim Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Daniel Dae Kim reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Daniel Dae Kim's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 45% of Daniel Dae Kim's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains East of Main Street: Taking the Lead, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Daniel Dae Kim Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Dae Kim's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Daniel Dae Kim has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KPop Demon Hunters | Healer Han / Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Yellow Face | DHH | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Getting LOST | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy | Su Young Kim's brother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Joy Ride | Dae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Pickled | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Stowaway | David Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Blast Beat | Dr. Michael Onitsuka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon | Benja (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Always Be My Maybe | Brandon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hellboy | Ben Daimio | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mirai | Great-Grandfather (Young Man) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Finding Kukan | Rey Scott (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Allegiant | Jack Kang | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | East of Main Street: Taking the Lead | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Insurgent | Jack Kang | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ktown Cowboys | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Linsanity | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Arena | Taiga | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Terra Incognita: Making the Andromeda Strain | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Onion Movie | Ivy Leaguer | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Cave | Alex Kim | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crash | Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Raymond | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hustle and Heat | Miyako | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hulk | Aide | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Momentum | Agent Frears | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cradle 2 the Grave | Visiting Expert | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sin | Lakorn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For | Everett Jang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | For Love of the Game | ER Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Brave New World | Ingram | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nightman | Roland Yates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Jackal | Akashi | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Addicted to Love | Undergrad Assistant | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | American Shaolin | Gao | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | This Is Always | - | Flop | Similar → |
Daniel Dae Kim - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Dae Kim?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Dae Kim is "East of Main Street: Taking the Lead" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Daniel Dae Kim acted in?
Daniel Dae Kim has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Dae Kim?
Other notable films include "My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert", "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy", and "KPop Demon Hunters".