Will Yun Lee is an accomplished American actor and martial artist, best known for his roles in television series such as Witchblade and Altered Carbon.
Born on March 22, 1971, in Arlington County, Virginia, Will Yun Lee is the son of Jing La Lee and Soo Woong Lee. He was raised in a family with deep Korean roots, and his early exposure to martial arts came from his father, a Taekwondo grandmaster. Lee attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied Political Science and Ethnic Studies. His academic background reflects a lifelong interest in cultural identity and social issues, themes often echoed in his acting roles.
Will Yun Lee began his acting career with supporting roles in several major films, including Die Another Day (2002) and Elektra (2005). His performances in these early projects paved the way for more significant opportunities on both television and film. On television, he gained recognition for his role as Danny Woo in TNT’s comic book drama Witchblade, and as Jae Kim in NBC’s sci-fi series Bionic Woman.
Lee continued to expand his television presence with roles such as Mr. Gus on HBO's True Blood and Sang Min on CBS’s Hawaii Five-0, where he appeared in multiple episodes as a fan-favorite recurring character. He also starred in FX’s Thief and ABC’s Fallen.
In 2013, he portrayed Kenuichio Harada, also known as the Silver Samurai, in the Marvel film The Wolverine. In the gaming world, Lee voiced the main character, Wei Shen, in the critically acclaimed video game Sleeping Dogs, further showcasing his versatility as a performer.
More recently, he joined the cast of ABC’s medical drama The Good Doctor as Dr. Alex Park, a former police officer turned surgical resident. He became a series regular, debuting in the show's first season and continuing to be a central figure in the ensemble cast. His performance has been praised for bringing emotional depth to the role.
Lee was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2002, a designation that brought him wider recognition in the entertainment industry. This visibility contributed to the expansion of his career, with opportunities in a range of genres from drama and action to science fiction.
Will Yun Lee married actress Jennifer Birmingham on October 30, 2010, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The couple had been together for several years before tying the knot. Approximately 200 close friends and family members attended the ceremony. Lee later described the wedding as a deeply meaningful moment, cherishing the opportunity to celebrate with the people who matter most to them.
Several notable figures from the entertainment industry, including Joe Hahn, Len Wiseman, Rachel Reynolds, and Vanessa Minnillo, were in attendance. The couple's first dance was set to the classic song “Wonderful Tonight,” performed by singer Nick Lachey, a close friend of the couple best known for his role as a member of the boy band 98 Degrees and as the former husband of pop star Jessica Simpson.
Lee and Birmingham welcomed their son, Cash Yun Lee, on June 3, 2013. The arrival of their child was a joyful milestone for the couple, who have spoken publicly about the happiness parenthood has brought to their lives.
| Birth Date: | 22 Mar, 1971 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor Taekwondo athlete Voice actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Arlington County |
| Education: | University of California, Berkeley |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
