Will Yun Lee

Recognized by People magazine as one of their ’50 Most Beautiful People’ in 2002, Will Yun Lee quickly rose to prominence, landing significant roles in major film and television productions. His early career saw him appear in hit series such as ‘Nash Bridges,’ ‘Profiler,’ and ‘Brimstone,’ followed by the UPN TV movie ‘The Disciples,’ ‘What’s Cooking,’ and TNT’s ‘Witchblade.’ The 2002 People recognition solidified his status, leading to prominent film roles including ‘Die Another Day’ (2002), ‘Torque’ (2004), and ‘Elektra’ (2005), showcasing his versatility in action-packed thrillers. Lee continued to expand his portfolio with diverse television work, featuring in FX Network’s ‘Thief,’ ABC Family’s ‘Fallen,’ and a main role in NBC’s ‘Bionic Woman.’ His magnetic presence earned him further recognition from People magazine in November 2007, when he was named one of the ’15 Sexiest Men Alive.’ In 2010, he joined the cast of CBS’s ‘Hawaii Five-O’ as Sang Min and starred in the indie thriller ‘Far Away Eyes’ that August. Demonstrating his deep martial arts background, Lee re-earned his black belt and documented the process in the 2013 project ‘Back to Black: The Training of Will Yun Lee’.

In parallel, he took on the role of the original Takeshi Kovacs in the Netflix science fiction series ‘Altered Carbon’ from 2018 to 2020. Lee’s vocal talents have also been featured in animated projects such as ‘Wish Dragon’ (2021) and ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ (2021–2022). His commitment to compelling storytelling continues with upcoming projects, including a slated appearance in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, ‘The Odyssey,’ in 2026. Will Yun Lee consistently delivers powerful performances across film, television, and voice acting, cementing his reputation as a dynamic and marketable talent.