X
Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
Sung Kang Biography
Birth Name:Kang Sung-Ho
Birth Place:Gainesville, Georgia, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Director
Fast Facts
- In 2012, he won the Special Jury Prize at the VC FilmFest for his work in "Sunset Stories․"
- Studied filmmaking at the University of California, Los Angeles
- Frequently collaborates with director Justin Lin on film projects
- Often portrays characters who are involved with criminal activities
- Made an appearance in the "Lie" music video for the Korean band g․o․d
- Was completely unaware of drifting in Japan before he was cast in a lead role in "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift․"
- Was the owner of the California sushi restaurant Saketini
Awards
- 2012Special Jury Prize-Best Ensemble Acting - Narrative Feature: winner
- 2014Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2016International Star Award-Lifetime Achievement Award: winner