Hoon Lee is an accomplished American actor, renowned for his exceptional performances on both the stage and screen. Born in Minnesota, he spent his formative years in Connecticut and the Boston area before relocating to New York.
Initially, Lee pursued a career in fine art and graphic design, training in these fields before transitioning to the tech industry. He worked as a creative director and interface designer, applying his artistic skills to the digital realm. Eventually, he turned his attention to acting, leveraging his diverse background to excel in this new field.
Lee has enjoyed a successful Broadway career, appearing in notable productions such as Flower Drum Song, Urinetown, Pacific Overtures, and The King and I at Lincoln Center, where he portrayed the iconic King of Siam. His Off-Broadway and regional credits are equally impressive, featuring roles in The Winter's Tale at Yale Rep, Hamlet and Love's Labor's Lost at The Public Theatre, David Ives' School for Lies, Terrence McNally's Golden Age, and David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, for which he received a Theatre World Award and Drama League nomination.
In addition to his stage work, Lee has made a significant impact in the world of film and television. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Job, a charismatic and cunning cross-dresser, in the critically acclaimed Cinemax series Banshee. He has also lent his voice to the iconic character Master Splinter in Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Lee's extensive television credits include roles in Outcast, Bosch, and Warrior, the latter of which was originally conceived by the legendary Bruce Lee. He has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a wide range of characters and genres throughout his career.
A graduate of Harvard University, Lee currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. With his impressive body of work and continued success, he remains one of the most respected and sought-after actors in the industry.
