Born in Arlington, Virginia to parents recently emigrated from Korea, Lee’s character was nourished both by the traditional values of his family and the decidedly un-spiritual socio-economic climate of the ‘80s. He was raised by both immediate and extended family and moved often, exposed to life on tough Bronx streets and idyllic Hawaiian beaches. By his teens he was living in the San Francisco area with his father, a Korean Tae Kwon Do grand master. Lee also became an accomplished martial artist, and won an athletic scholarship to the University of California at Berkeley.

While in school, Lee worked at the East Bay Asian Youth Center, teaching high-risk teens from ghetto neighborhoods not unlike those he had known as a child in the Bronx. It was there that his ongoing commitment to young people began, a commitment that continues to play an important role in his life.

It was also at this time that he became seriously interested in acting, and after landing a role in “Nash Bridges,” he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career. Guest star roles in series like “Profiler” and “Brimstone” led to a lead role in the TV movie, “The Disciples” for UPN, and soon after, to "What’s Cooking?" and "Witchblade."

At home in Los Angeles, Lee continues to teach martial arts and study acting, drawn to them both because “neither can ever be completely mastered.”

Bio Courtesy Will Yun Lee Official Site