C.S. Lee

C.S. Lee

53 · Born: Dec 30, 1971

Personal Details

BornDec 30, 1971 South Korea

Biography

C.S. Lee has spent the past two decades crafting memorable screen personas, earning a reputation as a master character actor through his nuanced performances and unwavering dedication to storytelling.

Throughout his extensive career, he has appeared in numerous acclaimed television shows, including the popular series Chuck, Fresh Off The Boat, and Nora From Queens, consistently bringing depth and complexity to each of his characters.

However, it is his portrayal of the enigmatic and captivating Masuka on Showtime's hit series Dexter that has garnered him the most widespread recognition. This eight-season stint earned the show numerous nominations for prestigious awards, including the Screen Actors Guild, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards.

Prior to his successful career in television, C.S. Lee received classical training at the esteemed Yale School of Drama, where he was awarded the Carol Dye Acting Award in recognition of his exceptional talent.

Career

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2022
East New York
East New York as Sgt. Jimmy Kee
{"id":103834014,"title":"Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens","year":2021,"character":"Wayne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/awkwafina-is-nora-from-queens","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/52a0doo6be70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/52a0doo6be70.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
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2020
All Together Now
All Together Now as Father Chee
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2018
Magnum P.I.
Magnum P.I. as William Malua
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2017
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Tilt
Tilt as Doug Park
{"id":144410,"title":"The Better Half","year":"2015","character":"Principal McCarthy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-better-half","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_144410.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_144410.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
The Better Half
The Better Half as Principal McCarthy
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Toxin
Toxin as Harvest Scientist
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True Detective
True Detective as Richard Geldof
{"id":20,"title":"The League","year":2015,"character":"Assistant Minister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-league","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/25o163povdv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/25o163povdv0.jpg"},"released":1}
The League
The League as Assistant Minister
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Family Guy
Family Guy as Soap Opera Actor (voice)
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2014
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2013
Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood as Vincent Lee
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2011
Unforgettable
Unforgettable as Howard Lang
{"id":2432,"title":"The Unborn","year":"2009","character":"Dr. Lester Caldwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unborn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t9snotniqu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t9snotniqu0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Unborn
The Unborn as Dr. Lester Caldwell
{"id":204,"title":"Chuck","year":2007,"character":"Harry Tang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/chuck","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ksi61ke6b80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ksi61ke6b80.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Chuck
Chuck as Harry Tang
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Dexter
Dexter as Vince Masuka
{"id":644,"title":"Monk","year":2007,"character":"Deputy Bell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/monk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4de2i9l82dm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4de2i9l82dm0.jpg"},"released":1}
Monk
Monk as Deputy Bell
{"id":5998,"title":"The Stepford Wives","year":"2004","character":"Additional Stepford Husband","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stepford-wives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7seqcrb5qk90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7seqcrb5qk90.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
The Stepford Wives
The Stepford Wives as Additional Stepford Husband
{"id":4208,"title":"Random Hearts","year":"1999","character":"Luncheonette Counterman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/random-hearts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74rnvpg2alf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74rnvpg2alf0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Random Hearts
Random Hearts as Luncheonette Counterman