Reggie Lee Biography

(Filipino-American Film and Television Actor)

Birthday: October 4, 1975 (Libra)

Born In: Quezon City, Philippines

Reggie Lee is a Filipino-American actor known for starring in the TV series ‘Prison Break’ and ‘Grimm’. Also active in films, he is recognized for his contribution to the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film franchise. Born in Quezon City, Philippines, Lee moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the young age of five. He attended Padua Franciscan High School in Parma. He got associated with theatre while still a student, initially working with the Cassidy Theatre (then Greenbrier Theatre) and Cleveland Play House. He was so passionate about pursuing acting as a career that he went against his parents’ wish who wanted him to be a doctor. Although accepted to Harvard, Lee eventually moved to Los Angeles to become an actor. In 1992, at the age of 17, he began his professional acting career. Since then, he has attained much acclaim for his work on television as well as on the big screen. The multi-talented personality is also a musician and a comic book artist.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Reggie Telmo Valdez

Age: 49 Years, 49 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Jesus Espiritu Valdez

mother: Zenaida Telmo

Born Country: Philippines

Actors American Men

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

Ancestry: Filipino American

Notable Alumni: Padua Franciscan High School

City: Quezon City, Philippines

More Facts

education: Padua Franciscan High School

  • 1

    What are Reggie Lee's notable film and TV roles?

    Reggie Lee is known for his roles as Sgt. Wu in the TV series "Grimm" and as Lance Nguyen in the film "The Fast and the Furious."
  • 2

    Is Reggie Lee involved in any charitable causes or organizations?

    Yes, Reggie Lee is known for his support of various charitable causes, including those focused on animal welfare and environmental conservation.
  • 3

    Does Reggie Lee have any upcoming projects in the entertainment industry?

    Reggie Lee continues to be active in the entertainment industry with upcoming projects that include both TV and film roles.
  • 4

    What is Reggie Lee's approach to preparing for his roles in TV and film?

    Reggie Lee is known for his dedication to his craft and often immerses himself in research and training to bring authenticity to his characters.
Career
Reggie Lee started his career in 1992, when he joined a national tour of the musical ‘Miss Saigon.’ Two years later, he featured in the Broadway revival of ‘Carousel’. His television debut came in 1996, with an episode of ‘Diagnosis: Murder’. The following year, he earned a Drama-Logue Award for his stunning performance in ‘F.O.B.’ at East West Players. During 1998 and 1999, Lee had guest roles in many drama series, including 'Babylon 5', 'ER', 'Mad About You', 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Sons of Thunder'.
The actor commenced the new millennium with a role in the horror film ‘Psycho Beach Party’ which didn’t do well commercially. In 2001, he appeared in the series ‘Judging Amy’ and ‘The Division’. This was followed by his role as Zhing Zhang in the sitcom ‘Luis’. In 2006, Lee was cast in the fantasy swashbuckler film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest’ as Hadras. Also, that year, his television career escalated when he began playing William Kim on Fox’s drama ‘Prison Break’. The year 2007 saw Lee in the third installment of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ series, titled ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End’.
Following a role in the sci-fi film ‘Star Trek’ in 2009, Lee featured in the television dramas ‘No Ordinary Family’ and ‘Persons Unknown’. In 2011, his television career reached further heights when he was cast in the drama ‘Grimm’ as Sgt. Drew Wu. A year later, the actor starred in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, Christopher Nolan's superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman.
From 2017 to 2019, Lee had roles in various TV shows, such as ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’, ‘LA to Vegas’, ‘NCIS: New Orleans’, and ‘Fresh Off the Boat’, to name a few.
Family & Personal Life
Reggie Lee was born as Reggie Telmo Valdez on October 4, 1975, in Quezon City, Philippines, to Jesus Espiritu Valdez and Zenaida Telmo. He has two younger brothers, Nathan and R.V. He attended Padua Franciscan High School in Parma.
Lee likes to start his day with meditation. He is fluent in Tagalog and English.
Facts About Reggie Lee
Reggie Lee is an accomplished musician, playing both the piano and the saxophone.
He is a skilled martial artist, holding a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Reggie Lee is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Tagalog, and Cebuano.
Reggie Lee is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has worked with various organizations to promote animal welfare.

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