James Kyson Lee Biography

Fast Facts

• At the age of 10, moved from his native South Korea to New York City with his parents
• Has appeared in numerous commercials, including spots for Hyundai, Butterfinger and Red Robin Restaurants
• Landed his first credited TV role in a 2003 episode of CBS's JAG
• First role as a series regular came with NBC's hit Heroes, playing Ando Masahashi, the best friend of breakout character Hiro Nakamura
• Middle name, Kyson, is derived from the first letters of his parents' names ("K" and "Y") and the word "son
• " A piano player and singer, Lee has recorded jazz standards and performed at Los Angeles piano bars
• Plays basketball for the Hollywood Knights, a charity entertainment team