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Brian Tee

Actor

Brian Tee

  • Born: 15 March 1977, Okinawa, Japan
  • Estimated net worth: $3 million

Brian Tee is a Japanese-American actor known for his versatile roles in action and drama. He gained recognition for his performances in 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' and 'Chicago Med'. Tee is celebrated for his strong screen presence and ability to…

About Brian Tee

Brian Tee is a Japanese-American actor known for his versatile roles in action and drama. He gained recognition for his performances in 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' and 'Chicago Med'. Tee is celebrated for his strong screen presence and ability to portray complex characters across various genres, often embodying roles that demand intensity and emotional depth.

Born
15 March 1977, Okinawa, Japan
Known for
Acting
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Spouses
Miki Yim (2009-present)
Children
2 children, names not publicly known
Parents
Toshio Tee, Akiko Tee
Estimated net worth
$3 million

Fun facts about Brian Tee

  • Brian Tee is fluent in both English and Japanese, allowing him to take on diverse roles in both Hollywood and Japanese cinema.
  • Before becoming an actor, Tee was a competitive athlete and played basketball in high school.

Famous Brian Tee quotes

“You want to be a hero? You got to make the hard choices.”
Ultraman: Rising, 2024
“Family is everything. You protect them at all costs.”
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, 2006
“You don't get to choose your family, but you can choose how you treat them.”
Chicago Med, 2015

Brian Tee filmography

Cast (61)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026GET JIRO TVJiro (voice)8.6
2026Enough MovieBrian Takakura
2025A House of Dynamite MovieSAIC Ken Cho6.4
2024Expats TVClarke6.7
2022Reacher TVXavier Quinn8.1
2017The Beautiful Ones MovieCasper6.5
2017Roswell FM MovieDwayne Archimedes
2016Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows MovieShredder6.1
2016Lucifer TVBen Rogers8.4
2015Chicago Med TVDr. Ethan Choi8.3
Show 51 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2015Zoo TVPhilip Weber6.8
2015Jurassic World MovieHamada6.7
2014One Christmas Eve MovieDr. Chen5.8
2014Legends TVPaul Chang6.4
2014No Tears for the Dead MovieCharles7.3
2014The Gabby Douglas Story MovieLiang Chow7.4
2014Chicago P.D. TVJesse Kong8.4
2014Chicago P.D. TVEthan Choi8.4
2013Wedding Palace MovieJason6.0
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TVToshiro Mori7.5
2013The Wolverine MovieNoburo Mori6.4
2012Chicago Fire TVEthan Choi8.4
2012Shake It Up: Made in Japan MovieMr. Itou8.5
2012Baby Daddy TVTommy Kwan7.1
2011Grimm TVAkira Kimura8.3
2011Mortal Kombat: Legacy TVLiu Kang7.0
2011The Historian Paradox MovieAvith Kang
2010Shake It Up TVMr. Itou7.5
2010Chain Letter MovieBrian Yee4.4
2010Hawaii Five-0 TVHideaki Kuroda7.7
2010Sym-Bionic Titan TVMike Chan (voice)8.5
2009Dark Blue TVKang6.9
2009Deadland MovieJax3.9
2009Lie to Me TVBodyguard (Han Yong-Dae)7.9
2008Crash TVEddie Choi5.1
2007Burn Notice TVTakeda7.5
2007Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee MovieMac Chang5.0
2006Jericho TVCheung7.4
2006The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift MovieD.K.6.6
2006All In MovieRosenbloom Player 24.5
2006The Unit TVRebel Leader7.4
2005Fun with Dick and Jane MovieSushi Chef6.2
2005Bones TVKen Nakamura8.2
2005Wanted TVJin-Lee Park7.4
2005Grey's Anatomy TVAndy Meltzer8.2
2005Zoey 101 TVKazu8.1
2004Tiger Cruise MovieMA2 Chan6.0
2004Entourage TVFukijama Crew Member7.4
2004Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation MovieCpl. Thom Kobe4.5
2004Cracking Up TVFrat Guy6.5
2002Without a Trace TVKirk7.2
2002Austin Powers in Goldmember MovieJapanese Pedestrian6.0
2002Monk TVJames Lu7.9
2002We Were Soldiers MoviePfc. Jimmy Nakayama7.1
2001The Chronicle TVNeo8.2
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TVDenny Ocampo7.6
2000The Invisible Man TVMallon7.1
2000What Planet Are You From? MovieAlien (uncredited)5.4
1999Family Law TVDEA Agent8.1
1997Buffy the Vampire Slayer TVIntern8.1
1996The Pretender TVMale Agent7.4

Crew (2)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Enough MovieDirector · Directing
2015Chicago Med TVDirector · Directing8.3

Latest releases

Questions about Brian Tee

What are Brian Tee's most successful films?

Brian Tee's most successful films include 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows', both of which contributed significantly to his career.

Has Brian Tee won any awards?

Brian Tee has not won major awards like an Oscar but has received nominations for various performances, particularly in television roles.

What was Brian Tee's first film?

Brian Tee's first credited film role was in 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift', released in 2006, where he played the character Drift King.

What TV shows has Brian Tee appeared in?

Brian Tee is known for his roles in TV shows such as 'Chicago Med', where he plays Dr. Ethan Choi, and 'The Last Ship'.

What is Brian Tee's background?

Brian Tee was born in Japan and raised in the United States. He has a mixed heritage of Japanese and American descent, which influences his acting career.

How did Brian Tee get into acting?

Brian Tee began his acting career in theater and transitioned to film and television, gaining recognition through various roles that showcased his talent.

What is Brian Tee's estimated net worth?

Brian Tee's estimated net worth is around $3 million, which he has accumulated through his acting career and various projects.

Is Brian Tee involved in any charitable work?

Yes, Brian Tee is involved in various charitable activities, particularly those focusing on education and health initiatives in the Asian community.