C.S. Lee
Known for
C.S. Lee is a South Korean-American actor who built a prominent American television career playing memorable supporting characters. He is best known as forensics expert Vince Masuka across all eight seasons of 'Dexter' and as the villainous Master Kim in the 'Karate Kid' revival series 'Cobra Kai'. His extensive television resume also includes 'True Detective', 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Rookie'. He remains a distinctive and prolific presence in American genre and procedural drama.
C.S. Lee
12 Movies · 37 Series
C.S. Lee is a South Korean-American actor who built a prominent American television career playing memorable supporting characters. He is best known as forensics expert Vince Masuka across all eight seasons of 'Dexter' and as the villainous Master Kim in the 'Karate Kid' revival series 'Cobra Kai'. His extensive television resume also includes 'True Detective', 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Rookie'. He remains a distinctive and prolific presence in American genre and procedural drama.
Movies
Plays Yong
Tuner
2026
Plays Additional Stepford Husband
The Stepford Wives
2004
Plays Harvest Scientist
Toxin
2015
Plays Dr. Lester Caldwell
The Unborn
2009
Plays Luncheonette Counterman
Random Hearts
1999
Plays Leonard
Mick Skylark: Mini Golf Prodigy
Plays Harry
Altered Minds
2014
Plays Roger
Come As You Are
2020
Plays Father Chee
All Together Now
2020
Plays The Stranger
Everything Beautiful Is Far Away
2017
Plays Principal McCarthy
The Better Half
2015
Plays Doug Park
Tilt
2017
TV Shows
Plays Vince Masuka
Dexter
2006
Plays Lee Jung-Gil
For All Mankind
2019
Plays Sgt. Jimmy Kee
East New York
2022
Plays Harry Tang
Chuck
2007
Plays Bernard Kim
Chicago Med
2015
Plays Richard Geldof
True Detective
2014
Plays Joseph Lee
Sneaky Pete
2015
Plays Kenny Chen
Law & Order
1990
Plays Detective Choi
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Jack Han
Bookie
2023
Plays Delegate (voice)
Pantheon
2022
Plays Reporter
Spin City
1996
Plays Dr. Ba
The Sopranos
1999
Plays Monk
Silicon Valley
2014
Plays Steve Chen
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
Plays Master Kim
Cobra Kai
2018
Plays Wayne
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
2020
Plays Vince Masuka
Dexter: Resurrection
2025
Plays Lao Hong
The Brothers Sun
2024
Plays Deputy Bell
Monk
2002
Plays XO
The Unit
2006
Plays Mr. Lin
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Jun-Ha
The Rookie
2018
Plays Howard Lang
Unforgettable
2011
Plays FEMA Director Sam Hopkins
MacGyver
2016
Plays Lu
Warrior
2019
Plays Jin Park
Quantum Leap
2022
Plays Gene Nakahara
Lethal Weapon
2016
Plays James Yang
Franklin & Bash
2011
Plays William Han
Snowfall
2017
Latest Trailers
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Tuner
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is C.S. Lee and where are they from?
C.S. Lee is 54 years old, born on December 30, 1971 in Cheongju, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of C.S. Lee?
C.S. Lee is best known for roles in The Unborn, The Stepford Wives, Tuner.
How many movies has C.S. Lee been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), C.S. Lee has appeared in 12 movies and 37 TV shows.
What was C.S. Lee's first movie?
The career of C.S. Lee began with Random Hearts (1999).
What is C.S. Lee's most recent movie or series?
C.S. Lee's most recent release is Tuner, which premiered on May 21, 2026.
What TV shows has C.S. Lee appeared in?
On television, C.S. Lee has appeared in Cobra Kai, Dexter, Family Guy, True Detective.
C.S. Lee
1971-12-30 · Cheongju, South Korea
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