Daniel Dae Kim Net Worth

July 2024 · 9 minute read

Daniel Dae Kim net worth is
$8 Million

Daniel Dae Kim Wiki Biography

Daniel Dae Kim was born on the 4th August 1968, in Busan, South Korea, and is a Korean-American actor and director, best known to the world for portraying the Jin-Soo Kwon in the highly popular TV series “Lost” (2004-2010). Apart from the series, Daniel has featured in various TV series and films, including “Hawaii Five-O” (2010-2016) and “Crash” (2004), among others, all of which have added a lot to his net worth.

Have you ever wondered how rich Daniel Dae Kim is, as of mid- 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Kim`s net worth is as high as $8 million, an amount mostly earned through his career as an actor, however, he has also started a production company – 3AD – which venture has also increased his wealth.

Daniel Dae Kim Net Worth $8 Million

Although born in South Korea, Daniel was raised in Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania USA, as his family moved there when he was still a child. He went to Freedom High School, after which he attended Haverford College. His education didn`t stop there, as he became focused on acting, and studied the art at Bryn Mawr College, and then graduated from the Graduate Acting Program, which is a part of the studies at New York University.

Daniel`s career began even before his graduation; in 1991 he got the part of Gao in the film “American Shaolin”, after which he made several cameo appearances in TV series, including “Law & Order” (1994), “All My Children” (1995), and “NYPD Blue” (1997), among others, until being selected for the role of Akashi in the film “The Jackal”, directed by Michael Caton-Jones, and starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere and J.K. Simmons. The role propelled him further into the acting world, and in 1999 he was selected for the role of Lt. John Matheson in the TV series “Crusade”. His net worth was certainly well established.

With the beginning of the 2000s, his career reached a whole new level, as he began to be cast in more notable roles in what became popular films and TV series. Such roles included as Gavin Park in the TV series “Angel” (2001-2003), as Tom Baker in “24” (2003), and as Jim Kwon in “Lost” (2004-2010) – that particular role added a considerable amount to his net worth, as he appeared in 117 episodes of the show. While the series lasted, Daniel also appeared in several films, including “The Cave” (2005), “The Onion Movie” (2008), and in the TV series “The Andromeda Strain” (2008).
Following the end of the series, Daniel sought new engagements, and landed the role of Chin Ho Kelly in the TV series “Hawaii Five-0” (2010-2016), increasing further his net worth. In 2012 he was selected for the role of Hiroshi Sato in the TV series “The Legend Of Korra” (2012-2014), and in 2015 he had several successful projects, including in “Insurgent” as Jack Kang, and “Ktown Cowboys”. Most recently, Daniel repeated his role from Isurgent in its sequel “Allegiant”, released in 2016, which have also boosted his net worth.

Daniel`s net worth has also increased from his work as voice actor; some of his credits include characters from video games series “Saints Row”, and the animated series “Justice League” (2006), among others.

Thanks to his skills, Daniel has won several prestigious nominations and awards, including the Gold Derby TV Award for category Ensemble of the year, shared with other colleagues from the TV series “Lost”, and SAG Award in category Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, also for his work on TV series “Lost”.

Regarding his personal life, Daniel Dae Kim has been married to Mia Haeyoung Rhee since 1993; the couple has two children.


Full NameDaniel Dae Kim
Net Worth$8 Million
Date Of BirthAugust 4, 1968
Place Of BirthPusan, South Korea
Height5' 9" (1.75 m)
ProfessionActor, Director, Producer
EducationHaverford College, Bryn Mawr College, New York University, Freedom High School
NationalityAmerican, South Korean
SpouseMia Kim
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Daniel-Dae-Kim-136577846385452
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/danieldaekim
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/danieldaekim/
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0196654/
AwardsScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
NominationsTeen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action
MoviesSpider-Man 2, Allegiant, For Love of the Game, Hulk, The Jackal, The Onion Movie, The Andromeda Strain, Cradle 2 the Grave, The Cave, American Shaolin, Crash, Addicted to Love, Brave New World, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Arena, Momentum, Sin, Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For, No Salida, Spide...
TV ShowsThe Legend of Korra, Lost, Lost: Missing Pieces, Crusade, Hawaii Five-0, The Legend of Korra, Lost, The Andromeda Strain, Lost: Missing Pieces, Crusade, Hawaii Five-0
#Quote
1[on why he loves theater] There's something about being in a house with an audience, and having that immediate feedback. I started acting because of that energy; it's what feeds me on stage and informs my choices. What's great in theater is that you can sustain the arc of a character for a full three hours, whereas in film or TV, you have to create that arc in little pieces, and usually out of sequence.
#Fact
1Launched a restaurant called "The Counter" in Honolulu, Hawaii. [March 2009]
2Being chosen for the part of Jin Kwon on Lost (2004) meant that he had to relearn speaking Korean very fast, a language he hadn't effectively spoken since his childhood.
3He was included on People Magazine's list of the sexiest men alive in 2005. Matthew McConaughey topped the list.
4He attended Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the same high school as Dwayne Johnson.
5While getting small parts in plays and writing and performing in an improv comedy group, he seriously considered a career in investment banking.
6Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Haverford College/Bryn Mawr College in Theatre & Political Science.
7Grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania.
8Son born in 1996.
9He holds an M.F.A. from the Graduate Acting program at New York University.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hawaii Five-02010-2016TV SeriesChin Ho Kelly
Allegiant2016Jack Kang
Ktown Cowboys2015David
Insurgent2015Jack Kang
Once Upon a Time2015TV SeriesFast Food Worker
Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell2015Video GameJohnny Gat (voice)
The Legend of Korra2012-2014TV SeriesHiroshi Sato
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya2013Great Counselor Otomo (English version, voice)
Saints Row IV2013Video GameJohnny Gat (voice)
NCIS: Los Angeles2012TV SeriesChin Ho Kelly
Saints Row: The Third2011Video GameJohnny Gat (voice)
Arena2011VideoTaiga
G.I. Joe: Renegades2011TV SeriesTeddy Lee
Lost2004-2010TV SeriesJin-Soo Kwon
Saints Row 22008Video GameGat (voice)
Lost: Missing Pieces2007-2008TV Mini-SeriesJin Kwon
The Onion Movie2008Ivy Leaguer
The Andromeda Strain2008TV Mini-SeriesDr. Tsi Chou
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Burning Earth2007Video GameGeneral Fong (voice)
Scarface: The World Is Yours2006Video Game voice, as Daniel Day Kim
Saints Row2006Video GameJohnny Gat (voice)
Justice League2006TV SeriesMetron / Chinese Man
Avatar: The Last Airbender2006TV SeriesGeneral Fong
24: The Game2006Video GameAgent Tom Baker (voice)
The Cave2005Alex Kim
Crash2004/IPark
Spider-Man 22004Raymond
The Shield2004TV SeriesThomas Choi
242003-2004TV SeriesTom Baker
ER2003-2004TV SeriesKen Sung
Star Trek: Enterprise2003-2004TV SeriesCorporal Chang
Without a Trace2004TV SeriesMark Hiroshi
Sin2003Lakorn
Ride or Die2003VideoMiyako
Street Time2003TV SeriesVo Nguyen
Hulk2003Aide
Momentum2003TV MovieAgent Frears
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven2003Video GameRikimaru (English version, voice)
Cradle 2 the Grave2003Visiting Expert
Angel2001-2003TV SeriesGavin Park
Miss Match2003TV SeriesClifford Kim
Any Day Now2002TV SeriesMr. Chung
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2001TV SeriesSpecial Agent Beckman
Charmed2001TV SeriesYenlo
Once and Again2001TV SeriesCo-Worker #3
Looking for Bobby D2001ShortTimmy
Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For2000TV MovieEverett Jang
Star Trek: Voyager2000TV SeriesAstronaut - Gotana-Retz
Walker, Texas Ranger1999TV SeriesKahn
For Love of the Game1999E.R. Doctor
Crusade1999TV SeriesLt. John Matheson
No Salida1998Hu-jan
Fantasy Island1998TV Series
Ally McBeal1998TV SeriesPolice Officer
The Practice1998TV SeriesTestifying Officer
Brave New World1998TV MovieIngram
Seinfeld1998TV SeriesStudent #1
The Pretender1998TV SeriesLenny Duc
NightMan1997TV MovieRoland Yates
The Jackal1997Akashi
NYPD Blue1997TV SeriesSimon Lee
Beverly Hills, 902101997TV SeriesDr. Sturla
NightMan1997TV SeriesRoland Yates
Pacific Palisades1997TV SeriesKate's Attorney
Addicted to Love1997Undergrad Assistant
All My Children1995TV SeriesDr. Kim
All-American Girl1994TV SeriesStan
Law & Order1994TV SeriesHarry Watanabe
Unsolved Mysteries1992TV Series documentarySu-Ya's Brother-In-Law
American Shaolin1991Gao

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hawaii Five-02015TV Series 1 episode

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lost2007TV Series 1 episode

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Slanted Screen2006Documentary narrator

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lost: The Final Journey2010TV Movie documentary special thanks
Lost: Final Chapter2010TV Movie special thanks
Lost: A Journey in Time2009TV Movie special thanks
Lost: Destiny Calls2009TV Movie special thanks
The Motel2005thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The 70th Annual Tony Awards2016TV SpecialHimself / presenter
Live with Kelly and Michael2009-2016TV SeriesHimself - Guest / Himself - Guest Co-Host
East of Main Street: Taking the Lead2015DocumentaryHimself
The Meredith Vieira Show2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Rachael Ray2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Hollywood Game Night2013TV SeriesHimself - Panelist
Linsanity2013DocumentaryNarrator (voice)
NCIS: Los Angeles - Season 3: Surf and Turf2012Video shortHimself
Iron Chef America: The Series2012TV SeriesHimself - ICA Judge / Actor
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2012TV SeriesHimself - Guest
MSN Exclusives2012TV SeriesHimself (2013)
Tavis Smiley2011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Kokua for Japan2011TV MovieHimself
Aloha Action!2011Video shortHimself
CBS Cares2011TV SeriesHimself
Legacy2011Video shortHimself
Picture Perfect: The Making of the Pilot2011Video shortHimself
The Cast of 'Lost': Before They Were TV Stars2010TV MovieHimself
Late Show with David Letterman2010TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Entertainment Tonight2010TV SeriesHimself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2005-2010TV SeriesHimself - Guest / Jin Kwon / Himself - Guest : 'Lost' Clue Giver #1
Lost: The Final Journey2010TV Movie documentaryHimself
Perdidos unplugged: Temporada final2010TV Movie documentaryHimself
Loose Women2009TV SeriesHimself
Ace of Cakes2009TV SeriesHimself
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards2008TV SpecialHimself
TV Guide Live at the Emmy Awards2008TV SpecialHimself
2008 Asian Excellence Awards2008TV Movie documentaryHimself
TV Land Confidential2007TV Series documentaryHimself - Interviewee
2007 AZN Asian Excellence Awards2007TV SpecialHimself - Host
The Megan Mullally Show2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Lost: 2005 PaleyFest2006VideoHimself - Panelist
Richard & Judy2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Slanted Screen2006DocumentaryNarrator
12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards2006TV SpecialHimself
2006 Asian Excellence Awards2006TV SpecialHimself - Nominee
The View2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards2005TV SpecialHimself
Before They Were Lost: Personal Stories and Audition Tapes2005Video documentary shortHimself
Welcome to Oahu: The Making of the Pilot2005Video documentary shortHimself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a New Television SeriesThe Legend of Korra (2012)
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a New Television SeriesThe Legend of Korra (2012)
2010Influential Asian American Artist AwardSan Diego Asian Film Festival
2008Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsEnsemble of the YearLost (2004)
2006ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesLost (2004)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015BTVA Anime Dub Movies/Special Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/SpecialKaguyahime no monogatari (2013)
2014BTVA Video Game Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Male Vocal Performance in a Video Game in a Supporting RoleSaints Row IV (2013)
2014BTVA Video Game Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a Video GameSaints Row IV (2013)
2012Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actor: ActionHawaii Five-0 (2010)
2011Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actor: ActionHawaii Five-0 (2010)
2010Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsEnsemble of the YearLost (2004)
2010Golden NymphMonte-Carlo TV FestivalOutstanding Actor - Drama SeriesLost (2004)
2009Golden NymphMonte-Carlo TV FestivalOutstanding Actor - Drama SeriesLost (2004)
2007Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsEnsemble of the YearLost (2004)
2007Golden NymphMonte-Carlo TV FestivalOutstanding Actor - Drama SeriesLost (2004)
2006Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsEnsemble of the YearLost (2004)

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