James Kyson
| James Kyson Lee | |
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| About | |
| Character | Ando Masahashi |
| Date of birth | 13 December 1975 |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Gender |  |
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| IMDb profile | |
James Kyson Lee is the American film and television actor who portrays Ando Masahashi.
About
James was born in Seoul, South Korea, then moved with his family to NYC at the age of 10, where he later attended Bronx H.S. of Science. He studied Communications at Boston University and New England Institute of the Arts, where he also began performing in music, dance, and improv.
In summer of 2001, James sold his used car for $1800, packed one suitcase, purchased a one way ticket, and jetted off to Los Angeles. There he began training in jazz singing, musical theater, and for the first time -- acting. In his first ever Television audition, he landed a guest-starring role on CBS’ JAG, and since has appeared on NBC’s Las Vegas, The West Wing, Heist, as well as ABC’s Threat Matrix, and Fox’s All About the Andersons.
In addition to Heroes, James will be starring in four feature films in 2007 & 2008, including 20th Century Fox's Shutter with Joshua Jackson & Rachel Taylor, Big Deal with Treat Williams, Daniel Baldwin, & Charlotte Ross, Asian Stories:Book 3 opposite Kathy Uyen, and Big Dreams, Little Tokyo starring opposite David Boyle.
He will also be starring in the upcoming action-thriller video game: The Darkness, for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360.
James is also a student of improvisation & sketch comedy, performing at I.O. West and Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. When he isn’t working, he enjoys playing basketball and the piano, as well as reading biographies, and watching documentaries.
James currently resides in Los Angeles.
Trivia
- James's middle name, Kyson, comes from the first letters of his parents’ surnames (k & y) and the word son. It also means "Child of the Spirit".
External Links
- Official website - James Kyson Lee
- Live Chat with James Kyson Lee on SuperHiro.org
- Myspace Page