Don Lee

Don Lee is a South Korean-American actor and film producer. Born Lee Dong-seok in Seoul, he emigrated to the United States as a high school student and became an American citizen by age 19. He attended Columbus State Community College and graduated from Columbus State University with a degree in physical education, later working as a mixed martial arts trainer before pursuing acting. Lee is recognized for his supporting roles in The Neighbor, Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time, and The Unjust, as well as leading roles in Norigae, Murderer, and One on One. He gained international prominence for his work in the films Train to Busan (2016) and Eternals (2021).

Early life

Lee Dong-seok was born on March 1, 1971, in Seoul, South Korea. He emigrated with his family to the United States during high school and became an American citizen by the age of 19. Lee lived in Ohio, where he attended Columbus State Community College and later graduated from Columbus State University with a degree in physical education.

Career

Before his acting career, Lee worked as a mixed martial arts trainer. He is best known for his supporting roles in the films The Neighbor, Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time, and The Unjust. He has also played leading roles in Norigae, Murderer, and One on One. Lee is well known for his work in the 2016 film Train to Busan and the 2021 film Eternals.