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BIO

DANIEL DAE KIM (DHH) is an actor, director, producer, and social advocate widely known for his work in ABC’s “Lost,” CBS’s “Hawaii Five-O,” Netflix’s “Stowaway”, and Disney’s “Raya And The Last Dragon.” Earlier this year, Kim starred as the villainous Fire Lord Ozai in the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” for Netflix which reached #1 on their TV charts. Daniel recently wrapped production in South Korea on a new spy series that he and his company, 3AD, are producing for Amazon Studios titled “Butterfly.” Kim can be seen on streaming platforms in BJ Novak’s FX series, “The Premise,” Nat Geo’s “The Hot Zone: Anthrax,” and Apple TV+’s “Roar.” As a producer, Kim and 3AD executive produce the series “The Good Doctor,” which recently aired its seventh and final season on ABC, as well as 2023’s multi-award-winning IFC documentary feature film, “Bad Axe.” His recent theater credits include the production of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, My Favorite Things: The Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, the King of Siam in Lincoln Center Theater’s 2017 production of The King and I, and this Fall he will be headed to Broadway to star in David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face. Kim’s advocacy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is longstanding. His testimony in front of Congress helped lead to the passage of the “Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act,” and he currently serves on the White House’s Commission for Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. He also serves on the Board of Gold House, with whom he partners, along with the Asian American Foundation, on the Sunrise Collective, the first ever official AAPI centered House at the Sundance Film Festival.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
DHH

DHH

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
King of Siam [Replacement]

King of Siam [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE IN A PLAY

Daniel Dae Kim, Yellow Face

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News


Video: Behind the Curtain of YELLOW FACE with Daniel Dae Kim, Francis Jue, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025

PBS recently aired the official pro-shot of the 2024 Broadway production of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face as part of the Broadway Great Performances line-up. Now, viewers can go behind the curtain of the Tony-nominated production in a new video with Daniel Dae Kim, Francis Jue, Leigh Silverman, playwright David Henry Hwang, and more. Watch it here!
Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025

Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
Video: Daniel Dae Kim Was Proud to Tell the Important Story of YELLOW FACE
by Joey Mervis - May 17, 2025

Watch in this video as Daniel Dae Kim chats more about the joys of performing onstage, why this role in Yellow Face meant so much to him, and so much more.
DEATH BECOMES HER & CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead Dorian Theater Award Nominations
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2025

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has revealed the nominations for its third annual Dorian Theater Awards, honoring outstanding achievements across Broadway and Off-Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Modeled after the group’s acclaimed Dorian Awards for film and television, the theater honors recognize both mainstream productions and those with LGBTQ+ themes or creators.
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025

The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Photos: Hanging with the 2025 Tony Award Nominees
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025

It's Tonys season! A total of 130 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as they met the press for the first time.  Check out pics of the nominees here!
Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees from Plays
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025

The 2025 Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2025 play nominees here.
Video: Daniel Dae Kim Stars in YELLOW FACE Clip From PBS Broadcast
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025

PBS has shared a clip from the upcoming Great Performances broadcast of David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face, which ran on Broadway in 2024. Watch it now, ahead of the full live capture of the show airing on Friday, May 16.
Video: PBS Previews 'Broadway's Best' 2025 GREAT PERFORMANCES Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

PBS and Great Performances have shared a new teaser for Broadway's Best, a series that returns to the channel this month. Take a look at a preview of the 2025 lineup, which includes Next to Normal, Yellow Face, Girl From the North Country, and Kiss Me, Kate.
Breaking Down the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from Tuesday's big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
Helen J. Shen, Jon M. Chu & More Included on Gold House's A100 List
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025

Gold House has unveiled its annual A100 List - the definitive honor for the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific leaders across industries. This year's honorees include Maybe Happy Ending's Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, Wicked's Jon M. Chu, and more.
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show and find out who earned the most nominations this year.
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
2025 Tony Awards Nominations- A Complete Guide
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced soon and we are catching you up on the full season of shows, who is eligible for what, and so much more!
Photos: Dramatists Guild Awards Honor David Henry Hwang, Shaina Taub and More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Last night, the Dramatists Guild of America honored the recipients of their 2025 Awards with a ceremony at Green Fig at which playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists celebrated their fellow theatre writers. Check out photos here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of DEAD OUTLAW
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025

Earlier this week, Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Animated Film Sets Cast and Release Date at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025

Netflix has announced the voice cast and release date for KPop Demon Hunters, a new animated movie, debuting on the streamer on June 20. Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo lend their voices to the film.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 17, 2025
by - Apr 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Nicole Scherzinger, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and Daniel Dae Kim Named to 2025 TIME100 List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025

TIME has revealed this year's edition of its TIME100 list, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The 2025 TIME100 list has included Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Daniel Dae Kim, and Nicole Scherzinger. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daniel Dae Kim been in?

Daniel Dae Kim has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Daniel Dae Kim been in?

Daniel Dae Kim has not appeared in the West End.

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