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C. S. Lee

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C.S. Lee
Lee at thePaleyFest2010'sDexternight at theSaban Theatreon March 4, 2010
Born
Seunghee Yi[1]

(1971-12-30)December 30, 1971(age 52)
Cheongju,South Korea
Other namesCharlie Lee, C.S. Lee
EducationCornish College of the Arts(BFA)
Yale University(MFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1998–present
Notable workVince MasukaonDexter
SpouseLara Cho
C. S. Lee
Hangul
이승희
Revised RomanizationI Seung-hui
McCune–ReischauerI Seunghee

Charlie Seunghee Lee[2](Korean:이승희;born December 30, 1971), known professionally asC.S. Lee,is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing forensics analystVince Masukaon theShowtimedrama seriesDexter.

Early life

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Lee was born inCheongju,South Korea. Film became his passion in high school while playing football atHudson's Bay High SchoolinVancouver, Washington.He attendedCornish College of the Artson an acting scholarship and graduated with aBachelor of Fine Artsdegree.[3]He graduated from theYale School of Dramawith aMaster of Fine Artsdegree.[4]Lee started his career inNew York Cityacting with various theater companies, regional theater, as well as performing in television and film.

Career

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(L-R):Julie Benz,David Zayas,Michael C. Halland C.S. Lee at thePaley Center for MediaGala HonoringShowtime Networksin 2008

Lee is best known for theShowtimedrama seriesDexter,playing the role ofVince Masuka,a forensic scientist known for his raunchy sense of humor and love of women.

Lee plays Dr. Ba on theHBOdrama seriesThe Sopranos.He plays a doctor in the 2009 filmThe Unborn.Lee has also appeared as Harry Tang, Chuck's officious co-worker, in theNBCcomedy-spy seriesChuckand as a deputy in an episode ofMonk,"Mr. Monk Is on the Run (Part One)".He can also be seen as the office worker holding the boombox in the award-winningNextelcommercial,"Nextel Dance Party". In theCBSseriesThe Unit,Lee plays a small part as a South Korean submariner in episode 13 of the second season.

He also provides the voice of Jin Jae-hoon and Illuminati Pyramidion in the video gameThe Secret World.

Lee appeared in season six ofCobra Kai[5]in the role of Master Kim Sun-yung.

Personal life

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Lee married Lara Cho in 2009.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1999 Random Hearts Luncheonette Counterman
2002 Sophie Father Kim Short film
2004 Cha Cha de los Chans Dr. Chan
2004 Our Italian Husband Shuei
2004 The Stepford Wives Additional Stepford Husband
2009 Tenderness Highway Patrolman
2009 The Unborn Dr. Lester Caldwell
2012 Innocence Blood Vincent Lee
2013 Altered Minds Harry Shellner
2017 Everything Beautiful Is Far Away The Stranger
2019 Come As You Are Roger
2020 All Together Now Father Chee

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1998–1999 Spin City First Reporter 2 episodes
1998–2003 Law & Order Forensics Technician Turot / Kenny Chen / Pharmacist 3 episodes
2002 Guiding Light Dr. Hong Unknown episodes
2003 Ed Hal Clapone Episode: "Partners"
2004–2006 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Detective Mike Lew / Detective Matt See / Detective Choi 3 episodes
2005 As the World Turns Faux Hwa 2 episodes
2006 The Sopranos Dr. Ba 2 episodes
2006–2013 Dexter Vince Masuka 95 episodes
2007 Chuck Harry Tang 6 episodes
2007 The Unit XO Episode: "Sub Conscious"
2008 Monk Deputy Bell Episode: "Mr. Monk Is on the Run (Part One)"
2013 Blue Bloods Mr. Lin Episode: "The Truth About Lying"
2014 Criminal Minds Justin Leu Episode: "Burn"
2015 Fresh Off the Boat Steve Chen 2 episodes
2015 Blunt Talk Emanuel 2 episodes
2015 The League Assistant Minister Episode: "The Last Temptation of Andre"
2015 True Detective Richard Geldof 4 episodes
2015–2017 Sneaky Pete Joseph Lee 3 episodes
2016 Family Guy Soap Opera Actor (voice) Episode: "Candy, Quahog Marshmallow
2016 Power Jae Shin 5 episodes
2017 MacGyver FEMA Director Sam Hopkins Episode: "Flashlight"
2017 24: Legacy Agent Daniel Pang Episode: "10:00 PM – 11:00 PM"
2017 Silicon Valley Monk 2 episodes
2018 Lethal Weapon Gene Nakahara Episode: "Diggin' Up Dirt"
2018 Magnum P.I. William Malau Episode: "Die He Said"
2018–2019 Chicago Med Bernard 'Bernie' Kim 6 episodes
2019 Warrior Lu Episode: "The Blood and the Sh*t"
2020 All Rise Lt. Logan Hunt Episode: "My Fair Lockdown"
2020 The Rookie Jun-ha Episode: "Follow-Up Day"
2022–present For All Mankind Lee Jung-Gil 9 episodes
2022–2023 East New York Sergeant Jimmy Kee Recurring Cast
2023 Pantheon Delegate, Man, Security Guard (voices) 2 episodes
2023 Quantum Leap Jin Park Episode: "One Night in Koreatown"
2023 Bookie Jack Han 2 episodes
2024 The Brothers Sun Hong Episode: "The Rolodex"
2024 Avatar: The Last Airbender Avatar Roku Episode: "Masks"
2024 Cobra Kai Kim Sun Yung/Master Kim

Video games

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Year Title Role
2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Gangster
2005 Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Pedestrian
2009 Dexter the Game Vince Masuka
2012 The Secret World Jin Jae-hoon, Illuminati Pyramidion

References

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  1. ^Jeon, Ji-yeon (2012-07-09)."[주목!TV프로그램]The INNERview-In U.S.A".etnews.com.Retrieved2021-04-26.
  2. ^Jeon, Ji-yeon (2012-07-09)."[주목!TV프로그램]The INNERview-In U.S.A".etnews.com.Retrieved2021-04-26.
  3. ^Davila, Florangela (2007-10-07).""Dexter's" C.S. Lee gets to be "the naughty one"".The Seattle Times.Retrieved2013-09-15.
  4. ^"C.S. Lee as Vincent Masuka in Dexter".Showtime.October 2006.Retrieved2013-09-15.
  5. ^Cordero, Rosy (2023-11-14)."'Cobra Kai' Casts C.S. Lee As Iconic 'Karate Kid' Character For Season 6 ".Deadline.Retrieved2023-11-14.
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